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VFW Post 9545 Auxiliary 19th Annual Lucky Duck Race On Hickory Creek

The 19th Annual Gene Hickmott Lucky Duck Race on Hickory Creek is Sunday, June 1, 2025. The public is welcome!

DUCKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

Available all day in the bar, and at FRIDAY FISH FRY!!!

The race—set for Sunday, June 1—starts at 1 p.m. on the Cedar Road Bridge over Hickory Creek and ends at VFW Post 9545. 1st Place is $500 – 2nd Place is $200 – 3rd Place is $300 – 4th & 5th Place is $50. The rain Date is June 8th.

Donation: is $5 Bucks a Duck or 5 Ducks for $20 Bucks!

Refreshments and food will be available during and after the race.
The “Good Time DJ” will provide music.
Great Entertainment. This event is sponsored by the VFW Post 9545 Auxiliary to support VFW Post 9545 and all local Vets.

The winner need not be present at the time of the race, but we sure would love to have you join us there as they cross the finish line.

Duck adoption is available anytime at the Post Canteen and the Friday Fish Fry.

  • 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451. (815)485.8369

You can also enjoy our Video Poker and slots! Avoid the I-80 traffic to Joliet.

Close to I-80 & I-355, plug it into your GPS.https://www.facebook.com/vfwpost9545.org

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