It’s time to get your ducks in a row at the Great Duck Derby! You’re invited to flock to the pond for a series of rubber duck races and family activities. The famous Peabody Hotel Ducks will start the annual quacktacular festivities with a march through the Amphitheater. Hundreds of decorated yellow rubber ducks will then swim their way down the Garden’s waterway.

For just $5, your lucky duck can float to victory. Pre-register your rubber duck at the Winter Park Farmer’s Market on Saturday, February 16^th or secure your date of entry at the Garden. Admission and quacktastic activities are free, including musical entertainment by Mr. Richard, “Duck-o-ration” (duck painting), hayrides, face painting, bean bag toss, walkabouts, bounce house, and Central Florida Zoo Animal Encounters. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Schedule of Events

• 10:00 am – The Peabody Hotel Ducks’ march
• 10:20 am – Marionette Show by Park Maitland School 
• 11:15 am – Sponsored duck race at the pond
• 11:30 am – Musical entertainment
• 12:15 pm – Family duck race
• 12:30 pm – Marionette Show by Park Maitland School
•   1:00 pm – Family duck race
•  Ongoing – Family activities and plant sale

With limited parking at the Garden, guests are welcome to access free parking at the St John’s Lutheran Church, located between Mills Avenue and Denning Street at Camellia Avenue.

The Great Duck Derby presents an opportunity for your family to discover the hidden treasures of beautiful Winter Park, including the Mead Botanical Garden. This 47-acre preservation is filled with multiple ecosystems, a butterfly garden, boardwalk, and bike trail. Proceeds from the Great Duck Derby will benefit the Mead Botanical Garden Nature Education Program.

The Great Duck Derby

• Mead Garden ─ 1500 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789
• Saturday, February 23^rd ▪ 10am – 2pm
• Visit www.meadgarden.org/events/duck-derby