Great American Duck Race Events Schedule & Activities - Great American Duck Race

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A majority of these events take place at
Luna County Courthouse Park, 700 S. Silver Ave., Deming, NM 88030 unless noted on the event page.

Two images side by side: one showing a father and son placing a duck at the edge of a water race track, and the other showing a participant releasing a duck on a dry grassy track at the Great American Duck Race.

A nighttime aerial view of the GADR Carnival with vibrant neon lights illuminating a Ferris wheel, thrill rides, and booths across the fairgrounds.

Two images side by side: one of a drummer performing and the other of a female vocalist singing with a live band during performances at the Entertainment Pavilion.

A parade float decorated with American flags, balloons, and pageant participants in dresses being pulled by a red pickup truck during the Tournament of Ducks Parade."

A hot air balloon with orange and black panels rises into the sky, its flame shooting upward from the burner at dawn or dusk.

A golf ball sits at the edge of a hole on a manicured green at sunset. The horizon glows with warm tones of orange and pink beneath a cloudy sky.

Two contestants dressed in duck-themed costumes and holding bouquets of flowers during the Duck Royalty Pageant, standing in front of a colorful event backdrop.

Five men standing on a grassy field participating in a cornhole tournament, each tossing bean bags toward wooden cornhole boards on a sunny day.

A woman with gray hair and sunglasses prepares to toss a tortilla while smiling. She stands on pavement surrounded by onlookers and outdoor speakers.

Two men in casual clothes stand at a horseshoe pit. One is mid-throw, aiming the horseshoe toward a target. A chain-link fence surrounds the sandy play area.

A skateboarder mid-air performing a trick at the skate park, surrounded by ramps and spectators during the skateboard competition.

Two racers push a wheeled outhouse cart with a seated participant gripping the sides as they race forward during the Great American Outhouse Races.

A woman in athletic gear mid-swing at bat during the softball tournament on a red and green field, with spectators watching from behind the fence.

Warm, glowing string lights hang overhead in a festive nighttime setting. The blurred lights create a cozy ambiance ideal for a celebration or party.

A crowd of people enjoying a dance party under colorful lights, with one smiling woman in a red plaid shirt in focus during the Great American Duck Dance event.