OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The 7th Annual Ocala Duck Derby took place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tuscawilla Park. Crowds of visitors joined the festivities with vendors lining the sidewalks along Lake Tuscawilla, children’s activities taking place in grass patches and the final drop of the rubber ducks into Lake Tuscawilla.
Food vendors took over the area with cakes, Italian ice, dirty sodas, classics such as hot dogs and burgers, cookies, themed decorations and much more. Other vendors sold jewelry, cups, plants, 3D printed items and much more with some advertising companies such as State Farm and Pointe Grand.
Teddy and Megan Nance with The Frozen Kiwi featured Italian ice and dirty sodas the 7th Annual Duck Derby at Tuscawilla Park on March 21. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today 
The Frozen Kiwi featured a variety of sweet treats, including dirty sodas, at the 7th Annual Duck Derby at Tuscawilla Park on March 21. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today 
Carlos Marine Designer featured decorative plants at the 7th Annual Duck Derby at Tuscawilla Park on March 21. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today 
Lisa Butterfield with Proch Farmstand made small cakes for guests at the 7th Annual Duck Derby at Tuscawilla Park on March 21. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today 
Guests at the 7th Annual Duck Derby enjoyed small cakes from Porch Farmstand at Tuscawilla Park on March 21. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today 
Juan Pedraza and Brittany Woods featured advertised items for Pointe Grand at the 7th Annual Duck Derby at Tuscawilla Park on March 21. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today 
Barefoot Baker featured a classic Volkswagen food truck with sweets at the 7th Annual Duck Derby at Tuscawilla Park on March 21. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today 
Suds & Sips featured giveaways, bottles and more items at the 7th Annual Duck Derby at Tuscawilla Park on March 21. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today 
Tammy Carlisle and her mascot, Brutus, with Tammy’s Sunshine featured a variety of teas and more drinks at the 7th Annual Duck Derby at Tuscawilla Park on March 21. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today 
Vendors lined sidewalks along Lak Tuscawilla at the 7th Annual Duck Derby at Tuscawilla Park on March 21. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today 
Dee’s Delightful set up a booth, selling treats, at the 7th Annual Duck Derby at Tuscawilla Park on March 21. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today 
Dragon Flame Bakery featured bakery items and eggs at the 7th Annual Duck Derby at Tuscawilla Park on March 21. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
A large, mobile stage stood at the edge of the activities area where kids could run through the grass, listen to music and participate in games. Lively activities took place throughout the day and included duck fishing from a kiddie pool, corn hole, a golden duck scavenger hunt and bounce houses.
Guests continued to adopt ducks at the duck booth for $5 each until the final moments when the truck with all the ducks arrived at the lake’s edge. All proceeds from the event benefit the Discovery Center and other organizations associated with the Marion County Rotary Clubs.
