On July 4, 1990, Crime Stoppers held its first duck race during SummerFest activities in Sewell Park and netted just over $1,400.00.  SummerFest and the Annual Ducky Derby is a big attraction that delights adults and children alike.

Crimestoppers is a NON-PROFIT organization, NOT funded by tax dollars.

We depend on certain grants, fundraising events like this one, and your DONATIONS,


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Ducky Derby Race (new window)

  • The more ducks you "adopt" by purchasing Ducky Derby tickets, the better your chances to win.
  • Each duck is marked with a number that corresponds to a number printed on the tickets.
  • The whole "flock" is launched into the San Marcos River over the side of the ridge in Sewell Park. The crowd cheers their ducks from the banks.
  • The first ducks that float to the finish line win prizes! Winning ticketholders do not need to be present to win.

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors!!
2006 Sponsors and Prizes:

First Prize: $750 CASH
donated by San Marcos Auto Outlet 		 

Jamie Ingle receives her prize from Shannon Baxley, Sales Director, Dodge/Chrysler.

Left, Gary Tucker, President of Hays County Crime Stoppers. Right, David Howard, Gen. Mgr of San Marcos Nissan.
     
Second Prize: $500 Savings Bond
donated by Wells Fargo Bank		  
Blake McDonald of Bastrop receives his prize from Don Nash, President of Wells Fargo. At left is Emily Smith, Hays County Crime Stoppers Director/Bank Rep.
     
Third Prize: $250 Showroom Detail
donated by Conley Carwash and Detail		  

Don Arledge receives his prize from Becca Conley.

Left, Harry Bishop, Ducky Derby Chairman and Immediate Past President of Hays County Crime Stoppers.
Right, Gen. Mgr. Mark Ray.

     
Fourth Prize: $200 Sony Playstation 2 donated by Ozona Bank of Wimberley & San Marcos  


Patricia Hell-Jones, winner, receives her prize from Debi Vordick, a Vice President of Ozona Bank.

Left, Gary Tucker, President of Hays County Crime Stoppers.
     
Fifth Prize: a $150 bicycle donated by Dave Chandler of Allstate Insurance  

Marie Santa Ana of Elgin receives her prize from Dave Chandler.

Right, Harry Bishop, Ducky Derby Chairman and Immediate Past President of Hays County Crime Stoppers.
     
Sixth Prize: $100 in gasoline donated by San-N-Pac  
 

Shanta Y Bhairo of Kyle recieves her prize from Ganell Warren.

Right, Harry Bishop, Ducky Derby Chairman and Immediate Past President of Hays County Crime Stoppers.

  
     
     
Last place Ducky winner...Sven Fuhrmann of Germany, at Texas State University. This prize was donated by Trembo Properties of Austin. Dr. Fuhrmann, in turn, arranged for it to be donated to San Marcos Fire and Rescue Squad to be used for youth training purposes.