36th Annual Lumsden Duck Derby
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
Jail and 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!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
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 2
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 are 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!
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!
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!
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 in Randy Kuntz! Thank you Randy for everything you’ve done for the community!
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.
