Duck Derby on the Wallkill River - May 11, 2024

Get Ready! It's almost Duck Season!

Vision of Wallkill and Wallkill Senior Celebration Committee will host their 3rd Duck Derby on the Wallkill River on Saturday, May 11. Activities start at noon. Race starts at 3 pm.

Thousands of yellow rubber ducks will be launched into the Wallkill River at Popp Memorial Park, each contending to cross the finish line to claim a coveted “Fastest Duck” award and cash prize.

Volunteer kayakers are needed to corral and usher the floating ducks along the Wallkill River. Anyone wishing to volunteer for this year's event (expert kayakers are greatly needed), email visionofwallkill12589@yahoo.com now.

Want to adopt a duck? Contact a member of VOW or Wallkill High School Senior Celebration Committee. Or stop by one of the locations below. $5/duck or a 6-quack for $25.

April 1 - May 10 – Wallkill Public Library

March 30 - Lions Club  Egg Hunt, Wallkill Public Library Lawn 9a - 10:30a    Christmas Tree Lane Egg Hunt 10:30a - 12:30p

April 6 - Wallkill Post Office 8:30a - 12:15p

April 13 -  Wallkill Little League fields 9:00a - 3:00p. Rec Soccer fields for opening day 9a - 12p 

April 27 – Popp Park for Yard Sale Day 9a - 3p

May 5 - Wallkill Firehouse 8:00a -  12:00p

 May 11 – Derby Day Popp Park 12p - 2:30p