250 YEARS OF AMERICA
OTTAWA, ILLINOIS
Ducks join Debate Days! Adopt your ducks online, support the Exploreum Children’s Museum Building Fund,
and get ready for a fun virtual race on August 23, 2026.
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Adopt your ducks, cheer them on, and help support a meaningful local cause.
Duck sales close at 5:30 PM CT on August 23, 2026.
Watch party at 6:00 PM CT on August 23, 2026.
Adopt Me!
Before choosing your ducks, tell us how you learned about this race.
Max 100 characters
You’ll be taken to a secure checkout page. Entry is subject to the
Official Rules. Void where prohibited.
Race Prizes
Grand Prize
2nd Place Prize
Lucky Duck Adventure Package!
🍔 Gift cards from BASH, Keagan’s, Misfits, Jeremiah Joe & Sweet Bean Gelato
🚢 Two tickets aboard the Ste. Genevieve Riverboat
🏛️ Two tickets for an Awesome Ottawa Tour
Value: $300
🍔 Gift cards from BASH, Keagan’s, Misfits, Jeremiah Joe & Sweet Bean Gelato
🚢 Two tickets aboard the Ste. Genevieve Riverboat
🏛️ Two tickets for an Awesome Ottawa Tour
Value: $300
3rd Place Prize
Duck About Town Package!
🚲 2 Tickets for an Awesome Ottawa Tour
💳 $50 Visa Card!
Value: $100+
🚲 2 Tickets for an Awesome Ottawa Tour
💳 $50 Visa Card!
Value: $100+
Celebrate Ottawa History
This special Debate Days Virtual Duck Race celebrates Ottawa’s place in American history, local community spirit, and the 250th anniversary of America.
Frequently Asked Questions
How the Virtual Duck Race Works
- Enter ducks online using the secure checkout buttons.
- Each entered duck receives a race entry.
- The ducks race in a fun animated online duck race video.
- Winning ducks receive the listed race prizes.
Race Day
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Duck sales close at: 5:30 PM CT. Watch party at: 6:00 PM CT.
Duck sales close at: 5:30 PM CT. Watch party at: 6:00 PM CT.
What Your Duck Race Supports
Your duck adoption helps support the Exploreum Children’s Museum Building Fund.
Do I Need to Be Present to Win?
No. Winners do not need to be present. Winning information will be based on the completed duck race entries.
How Do I Become a Sponsor?
For sponsor details, contact Donna Reynolds at
donnar@visitottawail.com.
Race Prize Sponsors
Thank you to our prize sponsors for helping make this virtual duck race special.
🔍 Find My Ducks
Enter the email address used when adopting your ducks.
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