Events

YESS Duck Derby presented by Bob Brown Auto

When
May 7th, 2016
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Where
101 Jordan Creek PkwyWest Des MoinesIowa50266

The YESS Duck Derby, presented by Bob Brown Auto, is back for its 9th year and it is sure to be the most quack-tastic one yet! This family-fun event quacks up the young and young at heart while supporting our community’s most vulnerable children.
The fun starts at Noon, when you can enjoy FREE family-friendly entertainment, kids’ activities, and food samples from Jordan Creek-area restaurants. At 2:00pm, thousands of yellow rubber ducks will race through the lake at Jordan Creek Town Center, all vying to cross the finish line first and be named Top Duck. Adopt your ducks and cheer them on to victory and the chance to win fantastic prizes, including $10,000 cash!
Adopt your ducks at www.yessduckderby.org
– Adopt a Duck (1) – $5.00
– Adopt a “Six Quack” (6) – $25.00
– Adopt a “Quackers Dozen” (12) – $50.00
– Adopt a “Flock” (25) – $100.00

All proceeds will benefit Youth Emergency Services & Shelter (YESS).

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