Family Outings: 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby (Greenville, SC)

Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend with your family?  If you are near Greenville, South Carolina and want to participate in a fun activity with the family you should check out the 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby.

Specific Date / Time Information:

• Event – 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby
• Date – Saturday, May 7, 2011
• Time – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Location: Falls Park on the Reedy River, Greenville, South Carolina
• Duck Race – 2:30 PM
• Starting Point for Duck Race – Main Street Bridge
• Duck Prices – $5.00 each or 6 for $25.00

What is the Reedy River Duck Derby?

• The Rotary Club of Greenville puts on a great event to benefit local charities such as Mauldin Miracle League, Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network, EarlyAct FirstKnight, and other local charities.  You can adopt a duck(s) for your family for $5.00 each or 6 ducks for $25. You can cheer for your duck(s) as it races along with thousands of other ducks down the Reedy River, over the falls and to the finish line.  The winning ducks will be awarded prices.
  

How many ducks can I buy?

• As many as you want.  It is $5.00 per duck or $25.00 for 6 ducks.

What are the Prizes for winning?

• Grand Prize – 1 Year Supply of Groceries at Bi-Lo
• 2nd Place Prize – Painting by Kavita Ball sponsored by Urban Peacock
• 3rd Place Prize – Child Care Tuiton Fees sponsored by Park Place Children’s Center
• 4th Place Prize – Greenville Charm Bracelet sponsored by JB Lacher Jewelers
• Plus Over 30 Additional Prizes to be awarded sponsored by local businesses (here are a few)
• Theater Ticket Packages – Camelot Theaters
• Park Passes – Greenville County Recreational District
• Pottery Lessons for 12 – Vitti Tile and Pottery
• Photography Sessions – White Blaze Photography
• Guest Package with golf 2 Guests for 2 Nights and 2 Rounds of Golf – Embassy Suites
• Gift Package – Hampton Inn Riverplace
• Weekend Gift Package with Breakfast – Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
• And Many More Great Prizes!!!!

What other activities are going on downtown Greenville during the Duck Derby Event?

• The Duck Derby Activities begin at 10:00 on Saturday, May 7, 2011
• Games
• Activities for Kids
• Entertainment
• Local Artist Exhibits
• Mauldin Miracle League Game
• Balloon Artists
• Face Painting
• Magicians
• Hoola-Hooping
• Musical Groups
• Demonstrations & Interactive Activities for Kids

The Reedy River Duck Derby is a fun filled day with activities and entertainment for the whole family, plus it benefits many wonderful local charities.  For more information about the upcoming 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby please visit the Reedy River Duck Derby website.