The Great Sutter Creek Duck Race

04/27/2026

And A Giant Duck Race Shout-Out!

They say it takes a village to wrangle thousands of rubber ducks, but it takes a marketing miracle worker to make sure the whole world knows about it!

Alexis, Claire, and Lauren here: the Great Sutter Creek Duck Race Co-Chairs, and we have a very important “Thank You” to send out to the woman behind the Instagram and Facebook curtain: Christian Cardona of Taylered Marketing.

Christian, we honestly don’t know how you do it. You have been the calm within our duck-themed storm, donating countless hours of your time and expertise to this cause. We know we haven’t made it easy! From random texts at all hours of the day or night, jumbled “stream-of-consciousness” and “shower thought” emails, to half-baked ideas that barely made sense when we said them out loud.

You somehow took all that chaos and turned it into beautifully thought-out content that reached the masses. All with a calm and friendly smile and eagerness that’s unmatched. Your expertise didn’t just give us a professional look; it gave our community a reason to get excited and support a cause we all love.

We are so incredibly lucky to have your talent and your patience on our team. Thank you for being the ultimate pro and for caring about Sutter Creek as much as we do!

With so much love and gratitude,

Alexis, Claire & Lauren
2026 Great Sutter Creek Duck Race Co-Chairs

04/26/2026

Last but certainly not least… the powerhouse women behind it all 🐤💛 The Great Sutter Creek Duck Race doesn’t just happen, it takes vision, dedication and a whole lot of heart. From months of planning and behind-the-scenes logistics to the day-of magic that brings the entire community together, these three made it all possible ✨

👏 THANK YOU Claire Murphy-Gunselman, Alexis Eisenhauer and Lauren Baggett!!

Your passion for Sutter Creek, your commitment to this event and your ability to turn an idea into an unforgettable experience does not go unnoticed. This community is better because of you.

Let’s hear it for these incredible women! Drop some love for them in the comments! 💛

04/26/2026

Meet the talent behind this year’s Duck Race merch 🐤🎨 We’re so excited to spotlight Mary Devany, an Amador High School student and the creative mind behind the 2026 Great Sutter Creek Duck Race T-shirt design! ✨👏

Mary’s artwork perfectly captured the fun, energy and spirit of this beloved community event and we couldn’t have been more proud to feature her design on this year’s shirts. 💛

Did you grab your official Duck Race tee and merch?!Show off Mary’s winning design around town!
Join us in celebrating her creativity in the comments!

04/26/2026

The Great Sutter Creek Duck Race wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors 🐤💛

From start to finish, this event is powered by local businesses and community partners who show up, give back and help make moments like this possible. Because of you, we’re able to bring fun, connection and tradition to Sutter Creek.

Thank you for investing in our community and helping us create such a memorable day for everyone who joined us along the creek 💦 Show some love to the businesses that support events like this! Give them a follow, stop by and support local whenever you can!

We’re so grateful for each and every one of you 💛 Sutter Creek Community Benefit Foundation

04/26/2026

04/26/2026

And that’s a wrap on the Great Sutter Creek Duck Race 🐤💦 Congratulations to all of our heat winners and our final champions! 🎉 From the first splash to the final finish, this event was full of excitement, community spirit and a whole lot of cheering from the creekside.

Thank you to everyone who adopted a duck, showed up to support and made this such a fun and memorable day in Sutter Creek 💛

Check out the full list of winners in this post and don’t forget to tag your friends if you see their name!
Already counting down to next year… 🐥

04/25/2026

🦆💦 We’re rolling into the FINAL stretch! The third heat is officially in the books and the excitement is building as we head toward our last race at 2:45 PM at Minnie Provis Park in Sutter Creek 🏁

Now’s the time! Grab your spot by the creek, get a duck-eye’s view and soak in the energy before the big finale!
Don’t miss it! Be here for the final race!

04/25/2026

🦆💦 T-MINUS 30 MINUTES! We’re down at the creek doing a final check… and it’s official! ALL SYSTEMS ARE A GO! 🚦

The water’s ready, the ducks are ready and the excitement is building 🏁 Get down here, grab your spot and get ready for the Great Sutter Creek Duck Race!
You won’t want to miss it!

04/25/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY!! The Great Sutter Creek Duck Race is here and it’s time to let those ducks fly (or float 😉)!

Join us at Minnie Provis Park for a full day of fun, live music, food & drinks, family-friendly activities and of course… the main event: the DUCK RACE! 🏁

Haven’t adopted your duck yet? There’s still time to get in on the action and support an amazing cause right here in our community 💛

📍 Minnie Provis Park
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM (rain or shine!)
Bring your friends, bring your family and come cheer on your duck!

Adopt now or learn more at suttercreekfoundation.org or in person at the duck race!