Everything's Ducky in Deming—Again
The annual Great American Duck Race in Deming celebrates its 27th year, Aug. 24-27, with a new theme song. Local recording artist Cal West has penned a song about "Dudley Duck, a winner in the Deming Duck Race." West will perform his song at the Duck Downs Entertainment area, and copies will be available for sale. The last time an original song was created for the race was way back in 1981, when Red Eye Country recorded a song titled "The Duck Race Song." The new song is in the style of classic country, and is posted in RealAudio format on the official Duck Race Web site at www.demingduckrace.com.
The race's 2006 logo also features a new artist, local artist Lonnie Johnson. The logo sports a circus theme, with a red-and-white circus tent and a duck clad as a ringmaster. The circus theme will be a required judging criterion in both the Duck Royalty pageant Thursday night, and the Tournament of Ducks Parade on Saturday morning.
As usual, the highlight of the Great American Duck Race will be live duck races on either a water or dry track. Other events include a Green Chile Cookoff (on a new day this year), Rotary's Tortilla Toss (also on a new day), Outhouse Race, Mud Bog and Hot Air Balloons. For more information, visit the website at www.demingduckrace.com or call toll-free (888) 345-1125.
Tentative Schedule
Thursday, August 24
6 p.m.—Duck Mart/Vendors, Courthouse Park
6:30 p.m.—Mimbres Memorial Hospital Duck Royalty Pageant, DPS Auditorium
Friday, August 25
All day—Duck Mart/Vendors, Courthouse Park
4 p.m.—Carnival Courthouse Park
6:30 p.m.—Sponsor Party/Dinner, Special Events Center
9 p.m.—Duck Dance, free with sponsor shirt, others $5, Hat Creek Saloon
Saturday, August 26, 2006
All day—Carnival, Courthouse Park
All day—Duck Mart/Vendors, Courthouse Park
All day—Slow Pitch Tournament, Hooten Complex
7-11 a.m.—Elks #2799 Kickoff Breakfast, Courthouse Park
7 a.m.—Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascension, Deming Soccer Field
10 a.m.—Horseshoe Tournament, Courthouse Pits
10 a.m.—Comcast Tournament of Ducks Parade, Downtown Deming
11 a.m.-5 p.m.—Poker Run, Poplar Street
12-8 p.m.—Entertainment/Stage Area, Courthouse Park
12 p.m.—Green Chile Cookoff, Courthouse Park
12-4 p.m.—Live Duck Race/Water Race ($5 entry), McKinley Duck Downs
12 p.m.—Invocation/Opening Ceremonies, Deming Elks 2799 Chaplain
2 p.m.—Rotary's Great American Tortilla Toss, Poplar Street
5:30 p.m.—Great American Outhouse Race, Silver Street
5:30-7 p.m.—Evening Duck Race/Water Race ($5 entry), McKinley Duck Downs
6 p.m.—Florida Mud Bog, Rockhound Road
8 p.m.—Hot Air Balloon Fire Concert (Candlestick Glow), Soccer Field
9 p.m.—Duck Dance, free with sponsor shirt, others $5, Hat Creek Saloon
Sunday, August 27, 2006
All day—Carnival, Courthouse Park
All day—Duck Mart/Vendors, Courthouse Park
All day—Slow Pitch Tournament, Hooten Complex
7 a.m.—Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascension, Deming Soccer Field
10 a.m.—Washer Tournament, Courthouse Pits
12-6 p.m.—Entertainment/Stage Area, Courthouse Park
12 p.m.—Live Duck Race/Water Race ($5 entry), McKinley Duck Downs
3 p.m.—Duck Race eliminations/finals, McKinley Duck Downs
4 p.m.—Belt Buckle Drawing, McKinley Duck Downs