Staff Report
Deadline is fast approaching to sponsor The Greater Minden Chamber’s 5th Annual Fourth of July Duck Derby Extravaganza in downtown Minden. All the fun starts at 5 p.m. Monday, July 3, on Main Street. Proceeds benefit the Greater Minden Chamber’s community programs.
“The events committee is working diligently to plan a night that is shaping up to be a truly spectacular evening,” said Chamber CEO Stephanie Barnette. “We are anticipating hundreds of locals, as well as out of town guests, to line the brick streets of Minden and watch a few thousand ducks race down the water-filled course.”
The public will have an opportunity to purchase ducks and the winning duck owners will receive cash prizes. (Watch Webster Parish Journal to find out when ducks go on sale.)
“We are adding a few new events to the evening and will cap it all off with a fireworks celebration by Presenting Sponsor Goex Industries.” Barnette said.
Deadline to purchase a sponsorship is June 16.
“Young Women’s Service Club will be back this year with the dunk tank,” Barnette added. “A list of ‘local celebrities’ taking the plunge will be announced soon.”
Sponsorship Opportunities for Chamber Members
Mighty Duck Sponsor: $1000
- 1 Quacker’s Dozen of ducks (12 ducks)
- Designated area to set up booth at event
- Premium recognition on banner at event. Recognition on chamber website and chamber E-newsletter that is sent out to more than 1,000 Chamber partner emails; Recognition on Chamber’s social media pages.
- Recognition on photo prop/backdrop at event
Quacktastic Sponsor: $700
- 1 Quack Pack of ducks (5 ducks)
- Designated area to set up booth at event
- Premium logo advertising on duck racecourse.
- Recognition on chamber website and chamber E-newsletter that is sent out to more than 1,000 Chamber partner emails; Recognition on Chamber’s social media pages.
Pond Sponsor: $500
• 1 Quack Pack of ducks (5 ducks)
- Premium advertising on a 4’X8’ banner at event
- Recognition on chamber website and chamber E-newsletter that is sent out to more than Chamber partner emails; Recognition on Chamber’s social media pages.
Duckling Sponsor: $300 (10 Available)
- 2 Racing ducks
- Recognition on Chamber’s social media pages
Email Stephanie Barnette at president@mindenchamber.com to secure sponsorship opportunities.
Barnette said ducks will be available for purchase soon.
“We are still waiting on printed tickets to be delivered, so we are not selling the ducks just yet,” she said Tuesday. “Hopefully by the end of the week we will have them ready to go.”
Purchase Ducks
- 1 Racing Duck (1): $5
- Quack Pack (5): $20
- Quacker’s Dozen (12): $50
- Flock of Ducks (25): $100
Purchase Ducks: https://greatermindenchamber.com/product-category/community-program-support/
Cash Prizes
1st Place – $1,000 Cash
2nd Place – $500 Cash
3rd Place – $250 Cash
You do not need to be present to win.
