DU QUOIN — Thousands of rubber ducks will hit the water at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds on Sunday, Aug. 31, all in the name of supporting Special Olympics athletes across Southern Illinois.

Activities begin at 1 p.m. with the Duck Ambassador’s entrance at 2 p.m., and the duck drop is set for 3 p.m. This year will also feature the second annual Ducky Derby Jeep Run, starting at the Carbondale Elks Lodge with registration at 8:30 a.m. and roll out at 10 a.m.

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