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"The Great Duck Derby" features a series of rubber duck races and FREE family activities on Saturday, February 18, 2012, from 10 am to 2 pm. The Peabody Hotel Ducks begin the festivities with a march to the Amphitheater at 10:00 am.
The Park gates open at 9:15.

Admission and activities are free THANKS to the sponsors listed below. Sponsors' Big Beautiful Ducks race in the 11:15 race. Anyone can buy a $5 Baby Rubber Duck to race in either the 12:15 pm or 1:00 pm race. Ducks will be available at the Farmer’s Market on  Saturday Feb 11 or the day of the Derby at the Garden.

Proceeds benefit the Mead Botanical Garden Nature Education Program.

This is a great opportunity to discover or rediscover Winter Park's hidden treasure and to see the exciting plans for the Garden’s revitalization, Nature Center and programs.

Family and Friends Events

Family activities have something for everyone. To name a few: Mr. Richard and his music — the Peabody Hotel Ducks — “Duck-o-ration” (duck painting) for the children — Hayrides — Face Painters —  — Bean Bag Toss__Walkabouts — Bounce House — Plant Sale — Central Florida Zoo Animal Encounters___Harvest Festival activity__Marionette Show by Park Maitland School__Duck Races--Emcee George Spencer, Anchor, CH. 9 WFTV
Food and drinks can be bought in the garden as well.

Race Schedule

10:00 AM - The Peabody Hotel Ducks march at the Amphitheater
10:20 AM - Marionette Show by Park Maitland School in Amphitheater
11:15 AM - Big Sponsor Duck Race at the Pond
11:30 AM - Mr Richard and his Music
12:15 PM - Family Duck Race #1  
12:30 PM - Marionette Show by Park Maitland School
  1:00 PM - Family Duck Race #2
  1:45 PM - Drawing for Young Naturalist Camp Session

Support the event - Show your stuff in the Big Duck Race

There are two levels of SPONSORSHIP: the $500 “Golden Egg” sponsor and the $200 “Animal Quackers.” Both levels receive a very large, bright yellow, rubber duck to decorate with their corporate logo, or individuals may theme-decorate their duck. Both levels will receive publicity exposure and a Membership in Mead Botanical Garden, the organization revitalizing the Garden and nature education in the garden.

The "Golden Egg" supporters will receive a complete package of benefits including V.I.P. seating at the event, mention on all printed event materials, publicity releases and a prominent listing at the Farmer's Market duck sale.

Mead Botanical Garden Location

The entrance to the garden is located at the east end of Garden Drive off 17-92.

• From Fairbanks, take Denning Drive south to Garden Avenue.
• Using a GPS, enter 1500 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789.

Parking

With limited parking in the garden, we encourage you to park at the The St John's Lutheran Church lot, located between Mills and Denning Street at Camellia.

Parking is free. If you choose to park in the surrounding neighborhood, please show due care by keeping your tires off the lawns.

Contact

info@meadgarden.org

Derby Sponsors..

Join them by contacting us at info@meadgarden.org, or send your check with the form below. Quack Quack!