# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Backwaters Ducky Derby | Bridge-to-Bridge Duck Race!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? BACKWATERS DUCKY DERBY ?
Saturday, July 11 | 4:00 PM
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
Adopt Ducks Here >> https://pdcduckyderby.com/

A little chaos, a lot of laughs, and a great cause.
Adopt a duck. Win cash. Support the community.

Whether you live here, grew up here, spend weekends here, boat here, camp here, or just love visiting Prairie du Chien — this event is for you.

The Backwaters Ducky Derby was created to help build momentum for downtown and community revitalization efforts in Prairie du Chien. Proceeds will support projects that help improve the look, energy, and experience of our community, including beautification efforts, future downtown improvements, small community projects, events, and initiatives that make Prairie du Chien a place people want to visit, support, and invest in.

If you love this town and want to see it continue to thrive — adopt a duck. ?

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

When you “adopt” a duck, you receive a raffle ticket number. That number is assigned to a physical rubber duck that will be launched into the Mississippi River backwaters from the Washington Street Bridge on race day.

The ducks will float downstream toward the Blackhawk Bridge finish line while volunteer boat and kayak crews help retrieve stray ducks, and collect every duck afterward.

? PRIZES:
? First Duck Across the Finish Line: $500
? Second Place: $250
? Third Place: $100
? Last Place Prize: Because sometimes it pays to finish last!

? ADOPT A DUCK:
• Single Duck: $5
• Quack Pack (6 Ducks): $25
• Flock (25 Ducks): $100
• Adopt 4 Ducks and receive a BONUS entry for a scenic airplane ride for two!

? WHERE TO WATCH:
Watch the finish near Blackhawk Bridge from:
• Either riverbank near the bridge
• Limited viewing directly from the bridge
• The Backwaters Bar & Grill balcony and viewing area

This is a great family-friendly event and a fun spectacle for all ages. There’s just something hilarious and entertaining about watching hundreds of rubber ducks race down the river.

? MAKE A FULL DAY OF IT!
Earlier that day, the Prairie du Chien Fire Department will be hosting Family Fun Day on St. Feriole Island with kids activities, entertainment, food, and fun throughout the day. Spend the day enjoying the festivities, then head to the Ducky Derby to finish things off with a splash.

Easy to enter.
Fun to watch.
A chance to win.
And every duck helps support the community. ??

Adopt at participating locations in PDC or online! https://pdcduckyderby.com/

NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/prairie-du-chien/backwaters-ducky-derby-bridge-to-bridge-duck-race/200030076832735
- **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 204

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Prairie Du Chien
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Prairie Du Chien Downtown
- **lat**: 43.051542
- **long**: -91.146751
- **full address**: Prairie Du Chien Downtown, 100 W Blackhawk Ave, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821-1423, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Backwaters Ducky Derby | Bridge-to-Bridge Duck Race! being held?
  - **A:** Backwaters Ducky Derby | Bridge-to-Bridge Duck Race! takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Prairie Du Chien Downtown, 100 W Blackhawk Ave, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821-1423, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Backwaters Ducky Derby | Bridge-to-Bridge Duck Race!?
  - **A:** Backwaters Ducky Derby | Bridge-to-Bridge Duck Race! is organized by Driftless Downtown Prairie du Chien.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Backwaters Ducky Derby | Bridge-to-Bridge Duck Race! is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Prairie Du Chien, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 200+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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