(Deming) – Visitors at this year’s 37th annual Great American Duck Race can expect the same wacky, family-friendly fun as usual, but organizers hope the addition of several new attractions will make the event even more enjoyable.
One new attraction this year will be the Desert Classics Car Show, which will take place in the parking lot of the Sixth Judicial District Courthouse off Poplar Street. The event is free and open to the public.
Marie Pinchuk, one of the event organizers, said the Duck Race committee also approved the reintroduction of the wine and beer garden, provided by St. Clair Winery. It will be located south of the pavilion in Courthouse Park and a portion of the proceeds from sales will go back to the Duck Race committee to help organize future events.
On a more somber note, Duck Race organizers plan to honor the memory of longtime committee member and Duck Race icon Dave Johnson by posthumously making him the grand marshal of the Tournament of Ducks Parade. The parade will be held Saturday, August 27th, at 10 a.m.
Organizers also have renamed the judging stand the “Dave Johnson Pavilion.” Pinchuk said Johnson was involved in the annual event for nearly 30 years.
And this year’s sponsor party will be held Friday, August 26th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Deming Elks’ Lodge, located on Raymond Reed Blvd.
All events will take place from Thursday, August 25th, to Sunday, August 28th, at locations around the community, with the main attractions centered around the Luna County Courthouse and its McKinley Duck Downs.
Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the events should contactdemingduckrace@gmail.com.
One new attraction this year will be the Desert Classics Car Show, which will take place in the parking lot of the Sixth Judicial District Courthouse off Poplar Street. The event is free and open to the public.
Marie Pinchuk, one of the event organizers, said the Duck Race committee also approved the reintroduction of the wine and beer garden, provided by St. Clair Winery. It will be located south of the pavilion in Courthouse Park and a portion of the proceeds from sales will go back to the Duck Race committee to help organize future events.
On a more somber note, Duck Race organizers plan to honor the memory of longtime committee member and Duck Race icon Dave Johnson by posthumously making him the grand marshal of the Tournament of Ducks Parade. The parade will be held Saturday, August 27th, at 10 a.m.
Organizers also have renamed the judging stand the “Dave Johnson Pavilion.” Pinchuk said Johnson was involved in the annual event for nearly 30 years.
And this year’s sponsor party will be held Friday, August 26th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Deming Elks’ Lodge, located on Raymond Reed Blvd.
All events will take place from Thursday, August 25th, to Sunday, August 28th, at locations around the community, with the main attractions centered around the Luna County Courthouse and its McKinley Duck Downs.
Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the events should contactdemingduckrace@gmail.com.
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