Duck Derby: Sat, 7/19/25


The Kiwanis Duck Derby began in 2021 and is a unique fundraising event! Each duck supports the efforts of McHenry Kiwanis in serving youth in the McHenry area.

Adopt a duck and watch it float down Boone Creek at the Green Street Bridge along the Downtown Riverwalk. 

Based on the total number of ducks adopted, 1st – 5th place cash prices will be awarded. Additional gift certificate awards for up to 20+ more winners! For our fourth year, we have 1500 ducks. 

Anticipated awards (if all ducks are sold): 1st place = $500, 2nd place = $400, 3rd place = $300, 4th place = $200, 5th place = $100

Online registration: $5.25 with card per duck.

Same day registration at the event: $5.00 with cash or $5.25 with card per duck

Online registration ends at 1:00 PM on July 19, 2025. Same day sales at the event: $5/cash or $5.25 debit/credit card per duck.

Unclaimed Duck Winners

2025 Prizes not claimed can be picked up starting Monday, July 21 after 10 am at the McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry. 

92J. Fryman$10 Brunch Cafe
116P. Damisch$100 Steffans
117P. Damisch$10 Hub Market
126S. Finzel$25 Black Orchid
137T. Dickerson$25 Green Street Cafe
273B. Cunat$40 Cash (last duck)
436M. Baron$10 Hub Market
775K. Krueger$100 Tacos El Norte McHenry
784K. Kozan$10 Brunch Cafe
797M. Putz$15 Windhill
842T. Sullivan$10 Meat & Potato
897S. Schwaiko$10 Hub Market
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