Lake of the Ozarks - Bagnell Dam Duck Drop 2011
Come along to Bagnell Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, for a fun-filled family day out where for the second year running, a gigantic duck race takes place on the scenic Osage River, just below Bagnell Dam. The event will be on August 13th at the Silver Star Campground and promises to be a wonderful day out for all the family.
7500 rubber ducks will be dropped in the Bagnell Dam. Tickets to adopt a duck cost $5 and are available throughout the Lake of the Ozarks area. If your duck is smart enough to beat the competition and arrive home first, you will win the $5000 first prize! But don’t despair, there are plenty of other spot prizes available on the day, including a lame duck award.
If you are feeling energetic, the Duck Drop day will begin at 8am with 5k fun run. Early bird entrance costs $10 up to 7th August, or $12 after this date and on race day. Children under 12 are free. Competitors can register and check-in for the race from 7am. Running the entire 5k is optional and competitors are more than welcome to jog, walk, or even waddle the course. Prizes will be awarded to the top two finishers in each age group category.
After the 5k race has been completed, the family fun zone will open to provide live entertainment, walking with clowns, duck ponds and duck painting, plenty of food and drinks, puppet shows, bouncy castles, plus vendors selling a variety of arts, crafts, and other goods. Bring the kids along to enjoy the sunshine, as well as all of the fun activities on offer.
The official duck drop will take place at 12 noon when all 7500 ducks will be dropped from helicopters, into the Osage River, free to swim to the finish line. You can watch thousands of yellow rubber ducks valiantly struggle with the currents as they try their best to be the winner. Last year, it took around thirty minutes for the first ducks to reach the finish line from being ejected out of the helicopter. This year, it might be even quicker!
Purchase your numbered duck ticket at the following locations for $5.00 for your chance to win $5000 or one of the other great prizes listed above!