May 1, 2023 – The Children’s Museum of Illinois held their duck derby this past weekend to benefit the museum and it’s programs.
Over 2000 ducks raced down a new and improved, Mueller built water track and three ducks prevailed.
Third Place was #1910 (Jen Stout), second Place was #1319 (Sue Breheny) and first place and the winner of $3000 was #983, Taylor Peterson.
This year’s event also hosted the Pinewood Derby on site and will alternated Pinewood races with duck races.
“We sold over 2,000 ducks this year, an increase of over 500 ducks! and it was our first year partnering with the Boy Scouts and Pinewood Derby and I think it was a wonderful partnership!”, said Rikki Parker, Executive Director of the Children’s Museum of Illinois.
