The countdown is on for one of Minden’s most anticipated summertime events. The 7th Annual Minden Duck Derby Extravaganza is set to take place Thursday, July 3, beginning at 5 PM in downtown Minden.
This family-friendly evening will feature live music, a children’s parade, contests, food and craft vendors, a fireworks show, and, of course, the main event: the Duck Derby race.
Tickets are on sale now, with multiple options for participants to adopt racing ducks. Prices range from $5 for a single duck to $100 for a “Flock of Ducks” (25 ducks). Prizes for the top finishers include $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, and $250 for third.
This annual event has continued to grow in size and popularity, drawing crowds from across the area. Presented by The Mosaic Company, supporting sponsors of this year’s festivities include b1BANK, Under Dawgs Sports Grill, Gibsland Bank & Trust, Barksdale Federal Credit Union, Jeanne Martin State Farm Insurance, Denise Edwards – Webster Parish Assessor, Interstate Building Materials, Senator Adam Bass, The Villas at Spanish Court, and Ace Hardware.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For details or to adopt a duck, visit greatermindenchamber.com/duckderby or contact the Greater Minden Chamber.