Where to adopt a Duck
- Adoptions start May 1, 2026
Race Day Information
- June 20, 2026
- Last Duck Auction – 11:00am
- Race Starts – 11:30am
2026 Countryside Duck Derby Countdown
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ONLINE ADOPTIONS open May 1st
DECORATE A DUCK – Businesses/Offices sign up to decorate a duck / Customers VOTE for their favorite duck(s) $1.00 per vote. The duck with the most votes wins! Winner announced at the Derby. Email info@countrysidesupport.com to Decorate a Duck by April 27th.
DERBY T-SHIRTS go on sale May 1st. Use this link to place your ORDER HERE
VOLUNTEER at the Duck Pond 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 – 1802 E. Dakota Ave. | Anderson Contractors | Wheelhouse Plumbing – 1802 E. Dakota Ave. |
| River City Chiropractic – 1009 E. Wells Ave. | BankWest | River City Chiropractic – 1009 E. Wells Ave. |
| Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce – 800 W. Dakota Ave. | Cone Ag, Inc. | Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce – 800 W. Dakota Ave. |
| Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant – 314 W. Sioux Ave. | Cowboy Country Stores | |
| Dakota Plains Federal Credit Union | ||
| First Fidelity Bank | ||
| Midwest Construction | ||
| Morris, Inc | ||
| Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce | ||
| River City Chiropractic | ||
| 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