The 2026 Red Leggett Memorial Duck Derby Rules and Regulations
1. The Red Leggett Memorial Duck Derby is produced by Be Blessed Orange Texas, the “Producer”, a charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, whose mission is to Fight Childhood Hunger One Weekend at a Time.
2. A maximum of 5,000 ducks will be entered in the race. Chances of winning depend on the total number of qualified entries.
3. All ducks entered are and shall remain property of Red Leggett Memorial Duck Derby. Once the ducks are launched, they are on their own. No attempt to free or interfere with any duck is permitted, unless deemed necessary by the race committee.
4. The Red Leggett Memorial Duck Derby Duck Drop will start at approximately 3:00 PM on April 18th, 2026, at The Cove Marina. The racecourse will be established by the race committee, Red Leggett Memorial Duck Derby reserves the right to postpone or reschedule the race or to determine the winners by random drawing in the event of inclement weather, Acts of God, or other circumstances beyond the Red Leggett Memorial Duck Derby’s control.
5. A number will be attached on the bottom of each duck called the tag number. The individuals associated with the tag numbers on the first ducks plucked or collected by the Producer will be awarded prizes. Positive identification will be required to claim any prize(s).
6. A copy of the Rules and Regulations, a list of Prizes and, after the event, a list of Prize Winners can be obtained from the Producers by sending a written request with self-addressed stamped envelope to: Be Blessed Orange Texas, 6308 Bentwater Dr, Orange, TX, 77632.
7. The entry portion of each adoption paper must be completed in its entirety and delivered to the Producers or an authorized representative of the Producers or mailed to the Producers at the address set forth in rule (6) and received by the Producers by April 18th, 2026, at 2:00PM to be eligible to win any prizes. Adoption forms received through the mail after such time will be considered a donation to Be Blessed Orange Texas and not an entry into the duck race. Entrants assume the risk of non - delivery of any entries to the Producer. Ducks may be adopted in person at the event adoption booth up until 2:00pm, April 18th or until all available ducks have been adopted.
8. No cash equivalent prizes or exchanges will be provided in lieu of the designated prizes. Any taxes and fees are the responsibility of the winner. By entering, the entrants release the Producers, its officers, directors, volunteers, staff, sponsors, and other related entities from any and all liability with respect to the prizes. By entering, winners consent to the promotional use of their names and likenesses without any additional compensation.
9. The winner of any prize must be over 18 years of age and must pay any applicable sales tax or other fees associated with the prize. The winner need not be present to win.
10. Winners will be announced following the Red Leggett Memorial Duck Derby. Winners will also, where necessary, be notified by telephone, email, text and/or U.S. mail. If a winner does not claim his/her prize within 7 days of race date, or if the Presenter is unable to contact a winner due to insufficient or illegible contact information, or if a winner is deemed ineligible to win a prize. The prize will be forfeited and become the property of Be Blessed Orange Texas.
11. All decisions and interpretations of rules and regulations will be made by Red Leggett Memorial Duck Derby Committee and its judgment is final.
12. In case of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances preventing the Red Leggett Memorial Duck Derby Duck Drop, a DUCK PULL will take place by the Red Leggett Memorial Duck Derby Committee and winners will be notified by telephone.
13. This event is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.
14. The Red Leggett Memorial Duck Derby and its logo are registered trademarks of the Producer, and no other person or entity is authorized to copy or otherwise use them without the Producer’s express written consent.