Audacy is a sponsor of the annual Reedy River Ducky Derby again this year. The event is run by the The Rotary Club of the Reedy River Greenville club. It's the largest local Rotary fundraiser providing proceeds to local nonprofits through grants. The nonprofits supported by the 2024 race will not be selected until after the Derby. Still, last year’s nonprofits supported included: Early Act First Knight, Mauldin Miracle League, United Ministries, Girls on the Run, Jasmine Roads, Strides Tutoring, Academy of the Arts, A Child's Haven, Carolina Youth Symphony, Harvest Edge, Project Host, Habitat for Humanity, and more.
The race is Saturday, May 4 at Falls Park in downtown Greenville.
Interviewee: Eric Krichbaum, Head Duck of the Reedy River Duck Derby (corrals the ducks at the race)
Other Details:
- With a goal of 14,000 ducks to race down the falls, community members can expect an exciting and free day at the park.
- The Derby will have live music, face painting, balloon twisting, yard games, and food trucks.
- At 2:30 p.m. sharp, we have our bugler call the race and watch all 14,000 ducks race down the falls.
- For those that adopt ducks, there’s a chance to win a million dollars, a first-place prize of a year of groceries from Publix, a second-place prize of $2,500 cash from the Rotary Club of the Reedy River Greenville, and many more prizes coming in.
- Ducks are currently $10 for a single duck, and a Quack Pack of 4 ducks for $30, and Raft of 10 ducks for $70.
- To adopt your ducks or learn more, visit reedyriverduckderby.com.