Duck Race and Family Festival set in May

WALLA WALLA–The 25th annual Community Bank Ducky Derby will be held at Mill Creek in Walla Walla during the Family Fun Festival on Saturday, May 14. The festival begins at 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and the duck race at 2 p.m.

This annual community event is sponsored by Community Bank and the Walla Walla Exchange Club Foundation. Proceeds from this event go toward child abuse prevention and support many programs that benefit youth in the Walla Walla Valley.

The highlight of the event is the race of approximately 20,000 little yellow plastic ducks down a stretch of Mill Creek. Community members are encouraged to purchase Ducky Derby tickets for a chance to win one of 16 prizes generously donated by local businesses. Prizes will be awarded to the individuals who hold tickets with numbers matching those of the first ducks to cross the finish line.

Nearly $20,000 in guaranteed prizes will be awarded, with the featured prize being a $10,000 cash prize. Ticket holders can winner special prizes such as a free ice cream at Baskin & Robbins.

Ducky Derby tickets are available to purchase from any Exchange Club member or designated ticket outlet.

After a two-year hiatus, this free event will provide a fun day for the whole family with activities for kids and complimentary soda, popcorn and hotdogs.

To learn more about the Ducky Derby fundraising campaign and Family Fun Festival, visit wwexchangeclub.org or find the Facebook event.