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Glen Cove Rotary Club + Friends of the Glen Cove Youth Board

USA 250
Duck Derby

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Join us for a quack-tastic afternoon of family fun, prizes, community spirit, and the excitement of watching hundreds of ducks race to the finish line.

Date Sunday, September 13
Event Time 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
Race Starts 1:45 PM
Location Pryibil Beach

A Fun Day for a Great Cause

The Glen Cove Rotary Club and Friends of the Glen Cove Youth Board are co-hosting the 2026 Duck Derby Fundraiser to benefit both organizations.

Enjoy great music, family fun, food, prizes, and the thrill of cheering on your adopted duck as the race gets underway at Pryibil Beach.

Adopt a Duck

$100

Each duck adoption gives you a chance to win one of the event's major race prizes.

Payment Information
Rubber ducks racing in the water during a Duck Derby

Pick Your Duck and Cheer It On

The Duck Derby is all about community, excitement, and a little friendly competition. Adopt a duck, cheer from the shoreline, and see if yours reaches the finish line first.

You do not need to be present to win. Winners will be contacted by phone after the race.

Cheer Your Duck to Victory

1st Prize $5,000
2nd Prize $1,000

Door Prize Giveaways

The fun continues beyond the race with additional giveaways for guests and supporters.

Golf for Four

One round of golf for four people with two carts at the Glen Cove Municipal Golf Course.

The Marker

$200 gift certificate to The Marker Restaurant.

Scratch-Offs

$100 in scratch-off lottery tickets.

Waddle Through Glen Cove

Gift cards to local restaurants throughout Glen Cove.

The First 100 Ducks Come With BBQ Access

The first 100 ducks adopted will receive one complimentary bracelet providing access to the race-day BBQ.

Additional BBQ Bracelets $15

Available for pre-purchase through September 6, 2026.

Save the Details

The full event flyer includes race information, prize details, contacts, and event reminders.

2026 USA 250 Duck Derby event flyer

Ready to Adopt Your Duck?

For payment methods or questions about duck adoptions, BBQ bracelets, or event details, please contact:

Stacey Karathansis 516-459-4719
Jacki Yonick 516-725-5479

Weather Notice: In the event of inclement weather, please check the website for location changes and event updates.

Winners will be contacted by phone and do not need to be present to win.