Kicking Off The Weekend

  • Jail & Bail

    3:00pm - 8:00pm
    Last Mountain Distillery

    Kicking off Duck Derby weekend is our Jail and Bail. Prominent Lumsden residents will be arrested and thrown into Jail where they have to sell a book of tickets in order to get out. This year’s Jail will be located at Last Mountain Distillery. Bring down your family and friends to take in the action!

  • Cabaret

    8:30pm- 1:00am
    Lumsden River Park

    Come Dance the night away with us! We have a 40 x 80’ tent set up on the ball field in River Park. There’s a fantastic DJ and full bar with $7 drinks so grab your friends and prepare for a night you won’t soon forget! Entry is $10 which includes a Duck Derby ticket. Available at the Lumsden Hotel & Steakpit.

Monday, September 1st

  • Pancake Breakfast

    8:00am - 10:00am
    Lumsden Centennial Hall

    Brought to you by FreeBird’s own JP - you will not soon forget this pancake breakfast! “Best pancake breakfast I’ve EVER been to” $10 gets you breakfast and a Duck Derby ticket. Kids under 5 eat free!

  • Trade Show

    10:00am - 5:00pm
    Lumsden River Park

    You will find everything from pottery to pickles at our street market. With an average of 25 vendors each year you’ll find food and other local artists sharing their crafts.

  • Kids Activities

    10:00am - 5:00pm
    Lumsden River Park

    Kids aren’t going to want to miss out on any of this fun. Story time by Princesses Cinderella and Belle (11am), face painting, bouncy castles & more!

  • Parade

    1:00pm

    Lumsden’s largest parade by far, you will see everything from the Shriners and their mini cars, to fire engines and business floats from Lumsden and beyond!

  • Live Music

    1:00pm - 5:00pm
    Lumsden River Park

    The stage is rockin’ all day long showcasing a variety of amazing local artists. Plus, a beer gardens to keep you hydrated!

  • Duck Drop

    2:30pm
    West Side of James St Bridge

    The Main Event! Up to 35,000 ducks will be raised by a crane and dropped into the Qu’appelle River to race down to the finish line. This years guest of Honour pulling the cord to drop the ducks is ______.

  • Announce Winners

    Approximately 5:00pm
    Lumsden River Park

    The Race is over, the ducks have been collected and the winning ducks will be awarded to the lucky ticket holders. The 50/50 draw will also happen at this time. Can’t make it? We will live stream the event on our Facebook page.