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Ducks, Balloons & Fireworks: The 2025 Sertoma Duck Race Festival
Celebrate the start of summer with one of Ozark’s most anticipated community events—the 2025 Sertoma Duck Race Festival! This two-day extravaganza combines family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and charitable giving, all set against the scenic backdrop of Finley River Park.
🎈 19th Annual Hot-Air Balloon Glow
Friday, June 20 | Gates Open at 5:00 PM | Glow Begins Around 8:00 PM
Experience the magic of the night sky illuminated by the bright colors of tethered hot-air balloons at the 19th Annual Hot-Air Balloon Glow, presented by Ozark Chevrolet and benefiting the Children’s Smile Center.
- VIP Sponsor Dinner & Experience: Begins at 7:00 PM
- Balloon Glow: Approximately 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
- Event concludes at 11:00 PM
Note: The balloon glow is weather-dependent. High winds or rain may prevent balloon inflation. Updates will be provided on the event’s Facebook page.
Admission: Free to the public
Parking: $10 per vehicle
🎉 Festival Schedule
Friday, June 20
5:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Chris May (Live Music)
5:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Food Truck Park, Craft Fair (250+ vendors), KidZone Amusements, Beer Garden
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Chesley James Trio (Live Music)
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Hot-Air Balloon Glow
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Eastern Heights (Live Music)
Saturday, June 21
8:00 AM: Duck Waddle 5K & Pancakes in the Park
11:00 AM: Car, Truck & Bike Show
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Bryan Copeland (Live Music)
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Food Truck Park, Craft Fair, KidZone Amusements, Beer Garden
12:00 PM: Cornhole Tournament
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Easton Beezley (Live Music)
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Ozark Storm (Live Music)
7:00 PM: Sertoma Duck Race
7:30 PM: Pie Eating Contest
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Dakota Hale (Live Music)
10:15 PM: Fireworks on the Finley
🐤 The Sertoma Duck Race
Saturday, June 21 | 7:00 PM
Watch as over 10,000 rubber ducks take the plunge into the Finley River, racing toward the finish line to win incredible prizes:
1st Place: A brand-new 2025 Chevy Silverado
2nd Place: A $1,000 Signal Gas gift card
3rd–15th Places: Gift baskets filled with prizes from local businesses
Adopt your ducks:
1 Duck: $10
6 Ducks: $50
13 Ducks: $100
Adoptions are available until June 20 at:
• Ozark Chevrolet
• Signal Gas Stations in Ozark and Nixa
• Hometown Sports Print House in Ozark
• Online at SertomaDuckRace.com
You do not need to be present to win. Winners will be notified.
Proceeds benefit:
• Care to Learn Ozark
• Children’s Smile Center
• Dogwood Ranch
• Least of These
• Ozark HS JROTC Program
• Ozark Senior Center
• CCCC Sertoma
📝 Know Before You Go
- Admission: Free to attend
- Parking: $10 per vehicle
- Pets: Allowed but not encouraged due to crowds and heat. If you bring pets, ensure their safety and comfort.
- Weather: Events are subject to weather conditions. Check the event’s Facebook page for real-time updates.
Whether stopping by for the sights or supporting a great cause through a duck adoption, the Sertoma Duck Race Festival is one of the most anticipated weekends of the summer in Ozark.
See you riverside!
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