The annual Duck Derby fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Ellis County was Wednesday night at the Hays Aquatic Park.
Funds raised through the event help Big Brothers Big Sisters match youth with mentors in Ellis County.
Karista Pugh was the winner of the $10 grand prize. Hear an interview with her here.
Below are a list of other winners and the winner of the Cardboard Boat Regatta races.
Duck Derby Winners
- #10 – Breathe Coffee House Gift Basket including handmade mug & 1 year membership (sponsored by Breathe Coffee House)
Winner: Todd Sandoval
- #9 – 12 General Admission Fox Theatre Tickets (sponsored by Fox Theatre)
Winner: Rachel Atkison
- #8 – $300 Walmart Gift Card – (sponsored by Walmart)
Winner: Hailey Long
- #7 – (2) 2024 Wild West Festival VIP Tickets (sponsored by Wild West Festival)
Winner: Dan Schippers
- #6 – Neato Botvac (sponsored by Nex-Tech)
Winner: Holly Augustine
- #5 – iPad Mini (sponsored by Vyve Broadband)
Winner: Roxie Patterson
- #4 – Halo Elite Countertop Griddle & $150 Bigg E Meats Gift Card (sponsored by Crawford Supply & Bigg E Meats)
Winner: Jackie Leiker
- #3 – Tiger Lounge: Party for 20 (sponsored by The Insurance Guys
Winner: Suzanne Azzarella
- #2 – 2 Night Stay at the new Grain Bin Air Bed and Breakfast & Wine Tasting Experience – (sponsored by Resurrection Vineyard Winery)
Winner: Sandy Henningsen
Grand Prize – $10,000 (sponsored by: Auto World, Robert Brogden, Hays Chevrolet, Lewis Automotive Group of Hays, Happy’s Auto, and Bruckner’s.
Winner: Karista Pugh
Boat races
Best of Show Award: Hays Fire Department
Spirit Award: Thirsty’s Brew Pub & Grill
Titanic Award: Enersys
Sink Or Sail! Cardboard Regatta - 2023
Heat 1 Winner: High Plains Baptist Church, Time: 50.0
Heat 2 Winner: Werth Wealth Management, Time: 46.77
Heat 3 Winner: Thirsty’s Brew Pub & Grill, Time: 1:08.35
Champion of the Sink Or Sail! Cardboard Regatta - Werth Wealth Management.
