Get ready for a splash of fun at the National Western Center’s Ducky Derby! Explore a vibrant local market on the plaza, before joining our family-friendly FUNdraiser along the Riverfront.
At 12 PM, hundreds of rubber duckies will race down the South Platte in a spirited competition benefitting the GES Community Investment Fund. Featuring live entertainment, food trucks, kids’ activities, and more. The first ducks to cross the finish line will win exciting prizes—adopt a duck (or multiple to boost your chances of winning) before the race starts!
In partnership with National Western Stock Show and CSU Spur’s Second Saturdays, this growing market brings together families, entrepreneurs, and community members for a day of discovery, connection, and fun.
Location:
Main Campus Plaza (Section 1) at the National Western Center
4850 National Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216
2026 Market Dates:
- May 9 – Mothers Day/Mother Earth
- June 13 – Sprouting Sustainability
- July 11 – Rubber Ducky Derby (adopt a duck)
- August 8 – Denver Days Backpack Giveaway
- September 12 – Made in Colorado – Food Showcase
Come shop local, support small businesses, and experience the energy of the National Western Center!
