JULY 2009

4-   Jonesboro Fourth of July Parade 
You should see our new mascot, "Waddles", riding in the parade! See you this year for another fantastic outing!!

AUGUST 2009

20- Soup and Quackers

This kickoff event starts things off with a bang!  Hosted by Carrabba's Italian Grill, each of our corporate sponsors has an opportunity to size up the competition for this year's Duck-O-Ration contest.  In addition, they are all able to meet and greet and enjoy an evening for good food, fun, and high spirits.  With a guest appearance by Waddles, the stage will be set for a great time.  If you miss this event, be sure to catch the ducks on tour throughout the month of September! Thank you to ALL of our 2009 sponsors!

SEPTEMBER 2009

     "Duck-o-Ration" Contest 
Competition is strong among the moving display of rubber ducks that Corporate Sponsors decorate with so much creativity within the weeks leading up to the Derby.  This comical array of company-decorated ducks goes on "tour" around Clayton County during the month of September. Throughout the tour, the public is given a chance to cast their vote for their choice of the favorite and best decorated duck. After the tour, ballots are counted and winner is granted the "Peoples Choice" Award. 

20- Counting of the Flock Party 
All 4,000 ducks were stored last year to rest for this year's event.  The Counting of the Flock is the time to unpack, wash, clean, and count each duck for the Duck Derby race. This fun-filled event, held on September 20th from 3PM to 5PM proves to be a good time as we enjoy fellowshipping, entertainment, and refreshments. For chili lovers, this is the best time to sample the area's best homemade chili in our annual chili cook-off contest.  We always bring our appetites and lots of enthusiasm cleaning ducks and eating chili.  Thanks to Heritage Cadillac-SAAB in Morrow for use of their facility! 

24- Very Important Duck (VID) Reception  
This event allows us the opportunity to thank all of our sponsors for their participation and support. This year's recognition dinner will be on September 24, 2009 from 6:00PM - 8:30PM, hosted by Chili's Grill and Bar. Door prizes are available for those in attendance. Thank you to all of our 2009 sponsors!

26- Darlin' Duck Derby, Car Show, and Motorcycle Ride 
The grounds of the Clayton County Historical Courthouse, located at 121 S. McDonough Street in Jonesboro, GA, is another chance to witness the fun and excitement of the Darlin' Duck Derby, Car Show, and Motorcycle Ride.  It offers a chance for someone to win a 2009 Cadillac CTS along with guaranteed CASH prizes.  This year is the 11th Annual Darlin' Duck Derby! If you missed race day last year, you missed a day of fun and duck-quacking excitement.  Don't miss out this year as all 4,000 numbered rubber ducks line up for the race.  They waddle their way up to the starting line as the crowd cheers them on. They race to the finish line so that people with the lucky numbered ducks can win prizes.  Each of the 4,000 ducks are prepared to participate in this breathtaking quacking experience of racing to the finish line as the local fire department uses water hoses to create a current that moves the ducks along the intricate watery race track.  The first duck to cross the finish line enables a lucky person to win $2000 CASH, sponsored by Heritage Cadillac SAAB. An array of other prizes and awards are also presented along with the roll of the dice for the brand new 2009 Cadillac CTS, also sponsored by Heritage Cadillac SAAB!!

 

 

            Hope to see you this year at the 
             11th Annual Darlin' Duck Derby!