Adopt a $5 Duck.
Help a Child.
Win $10,000!
21st Annual Duck Fest Derby
Presented By JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
What is the
Duck Fest Derby?
The 21st Annual Duck Fest Derby, presented by JM Family Enterprises, is one of South Florida’s ultimate family-friendly festivals and fundraising events!
On Saturday, April 17, 2027, families will flock to Esplanade Park for a one-of-a-kind Duck’chella-themed Waves & Beats celebration, bringing together music, fun, food, and plenty of “quacky” festival vibes all for a great cause. Get ready for live entertainment, delicious food trucks, KID Olympics, family-friendly activities, and more. Admission is free, so grab your crew, embrace your inner duck, and join the flock!
The main event takes center stage when 40,000 rubber ducks make a splash in the New River and race toward the finish line for amazing prizes. Every duck adoption helps make a difference, with all proceeds supporting Kids In Distress (KID) and Family Central (FCI), serving more than 20,000 children and families across South Florida each year.
How it works
- Adopt a $5 duck, help a child.
- Cheer as 40,000 rubber ducks race down the New River on April 17, 2027.
- Win prizes, including the $10,000 Grand Prize!
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Be a part of the largest rubber duck race in Florida!
Adopt a $5 Duck
Duck adoptions make the impossible, KIDpossible. Adopt a $5 duck and be entered to win amazing prizes including the Grand Prize of $10,000!
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