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Friday, April 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
to Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Adopt a Duck, Support a Child’s Love for Reading!
We’re teaming up with Michigan’s Adventure for Ducks for Dolly, a fun-filled rubber duck race to benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties! Your duck entry helps provide free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five—giving them the gift of literacy and a strong start in life. Plus, when you purchase your duck(s), you’ll have access to discounted tickets to Michigan’s Adventure & WildWater Adventure valid on race day, July 11, 2025.
🏆 Cool Prizes Up for Grabs!
The lucky ducks that cross the finish line first will win some amazing prizes (stay tuned for prize announcements!).
📅 Key Dates:
🛍️ Duck Sales Begin: March 24, 2025
🚨 Duck Sales End: July 7, 2025
🏁 Race Day: July 11, 2025 (Live Streamed – No need to be present to win!)
🐥 Adopt Your Ducks & Save!
More Ducks = More Chances to Win + More Books for Kids! Every duck you adopt is a chance to win AND supports a child in receiving books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!
📽️ Watch Live:
Can’t make it? No problem! We’ll be streaming the event so you can cheer on your duck from anywhere!
Thank you for making a difference—one duck at a time!
FAQ Section
❓ How does the race work?
On July 11, 2025, all adopted ducks will be released down a water slide at Michigan’s Adventure! The first ducks to cross the finish line win awesome prizes!
❓ Do I need to be present to win?
Nope! We’ll live-stream the race, and winners will be notified via email or phone.
❓ What do the proceeds support?
All funds go directly to supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, helping provide free books to children under five in Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties.
❓ How will I know if I win?
Winners will be announced live during the race and contacted via the email/phone provided at checkout.
❓ Can I buy more ducks later?
Absolutely! Ducks are on sale from March 24 – July 7, 2025. The more ducks you adopt, the greater your chances of winning AND the more children you help receive books!