Where to adopt a Duck
- Adoptions start May 1, 2026
- Wheelhouse Plumbing – 1802 E. Dakota Ave. Pierre, SD
- River City Chiropractic – 1109 E. Sioux Ave. Pierre, SD
- Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce – 800 W. Dakota Ave. Pierre, SD
- SD Popcorn Company – 321 S. Pierre St. Pierre, SD
- UPS Store – 502 Island Dr #1, Fort Pierre, SD
- Countryside Thrift Store – 1150 E. Sioux Ave. Pierre, SD
- Countryside Office – 415 S. Crow St. Pierre, SD
- Popup Locations – Walmart May 2nd / Runnings May 16th / US Bank building May 30th
Duck Numbers
- Check your duck numbers HERE
- Opens May 1st
Race Day Information
- June 20, 2026
- Last Duck Auction – 11:00am
- Race Starts – 11:30am
- Winning Duck Winners announced after the race
- Decorated Duck Winner after the race
- Kids Duck Pond open 10am – 5pm
Sponsors
2026 Countryside Duck Derby Countdown
Duck Derby June 20, 2026
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ONLINE ADOPTIONS are OPEN! Adopt your Ducks – HERE
VOTE for your FAVORITE DECORATED DUCK – Visit the participating business locations starting May 4th until June 19th – to VOTE for your favorite Derby Duck. Each VOTE of $1 will give that business 1 point. The business with the most points will be the winner of a duck derby trophy. All votes support Countryside Support Programs.
DUCK HUNT – Come on a Duck Hunt with us as we search and locate derby duck hiding around the Pierre – Ft. Pierre area. Watch our Countryside Support – Pierre, SD Facebook page for the morning clues of where you can find the hiding duck. The person who finds the duck will win a free duck entry in the race on June 20th. Clues start May 4th.
COLORING CONTEST – All Pierre and Stanley County students K-12 will receive a coloring contest sheet before the end of the school year. Turn in your coloring sheet to Countryside Thrift Store to be entered into the drawing to win a Duck Derby T-shirt. Winners will be announced June 15th.
DERBY T-SHIRTS go on sale May 1st. Deadline to order your Duck Derby T-Shirt will end May 27th at noon. All orders will be ready the week of June 15th. Use this link to place your ORDER HERE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at the Duck Pond & Raceway – Saturday, June 20th…HERE
All proceeds from this event support Countryside Support programs right here in our communities.
THANK YOU to all the business SPONSORS helping us GEAR UP for Countryside Duck Derby 2026!
Business Sponsor Deadline is April 27th. | Shopping Local = Supporting Local
| Decorate A Duck Contest | Duck Derby Sponsors | Adoption Locations |
| Wheelhouse Plumbing | Acrisure | Wheelhouse Plumbing |
| 1802 E. Dakota Ave. | Anderson Contractors | 1802 E. Dakota Ave. |
| River City Chiropractic | BankWest | River City Chiropractic |
| 1009 E. Wells Ave. | Cone Ag, Inc. | 1009 E. Wells Ave. |
| Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce | Cowboy Country Stores | Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce |
| 800 W. Dakota Ave. | Dakota Plains Federal Credit Union | 800 W. Dakota Ave. |
| Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant | DEL SCHUH’s Pro Painting | SD Popcorn Company |
| 314 W. Sioux Ave. | First Fidelity Bank | 321 S. Pierre St. |
| SD Popcorn Company | Guadalajara | The UPS Store |
| 321 S. Pierre St. | Jessica Hofmeister w/EXP Realty | 502 Island Drive Ste 1, Ft. Pierre |
| SunMasters Auto Glass | Midwest Construction | |
| 1020 E. Sioux Ave. | Mike Hofmeister – Acrisure | |
| Morris, Inc | ||
| Oahe Waters Acupuncture | ||
| Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce | ||
| River City Chiropractic | ||
| SD Popcorn Company | ||
| SunMasters Auto Glass | ||
| Swenson & Cowan, DDS, PC | ||
| The UPS Store | ||
| Uecker Painting & Staining | ||
| Wheelhouse Plumbing |
Countryside Duck Derby made a big splash in 2025.
QUACK QUACK! That’s “THANK YOU” in duck—and we have so many to thank!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, businesses, and volunteers, the Duck Derby made a splashy comeback this year!
We’re deeply grateful to those who helped cover startup costs, including:
Pierre New Car Dealers Association, BankWest, Patti Peterson, ConeAg, AFLAC, Avera, and Monica Harding.
Huge thanks also go to the Countryside Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers who worked tirelessly to get those ducks adopted. The Oahe Quakers Duck Derby Committee did amazing work planning, sorting, and counting ducks—and making sure the race course was ready for action!
Thank you to every single community member who adopted a duck—your support keeps the fun (and fundraising) afloat.
On race day, a round of applause goes to:
DRG Dakota Cruiser, Sadie and Allen Goodman, the John Morris family, Todd and Scott Leiferman families, and Mary Weinheimer and the dozens of helpful community members who jumped in to rescue any stuck ducks so the whole flock could finish together.
A special quack of thanks to those who helped run the Kids Duck Pond—what a hit!
Your participation and support help fund essential Countryside programs, including:
- Travel and lodging assistance for cancer patients
- Memory screenings
- Hospice support
With perfect weather, a dedicated crew, and plenty of laughs, this year’s Duck Derby was a success from start to finish. We’re already hatching plans for next year’s race—and we hope to see you there!
See you next summer!
Thank you for being a part of the Countryside Duck Derby event. All proceeds benefit Countryside programs – Pennies for Robert, St. Benedict’s Guest House and Memory Center.
1 Ducks on Dock
Countryside Support & Memory Center
415 S. Crow St.
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-945-0827
Fax: 605-945-0828
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm