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DUCKFEST

SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2023
SMARTT AIRFIELD- COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE MISSOURI WING HANGER

6390 Grafton Ferry Rd.
Portage Des Sioux, MO 63373

GRHA is proud to announce we have been selected by the DUCKFEST Board to be a featured non-profit Charity in 2022 and beyond. A portion of the moneys raised at DUCKFEST will stay in the Confluence to support GRHA’s mission to protect the Confluence’s floodplain and waterfowling heritage.

This year DUCKFEST will be held on Saturday, October 8th at the Smart Airfield. Sponsorships, vendor space, raffle and tickets available. Contact Mike Checkett at: 901-277-9118 or mcheckett@grha.org

DUCKFEST Website: WWW.DUCKFESTMO.ORG

Partnership Opportunities | Vendor Flyer | Raffle Tickets

All proceeds from DUCKFEST 2023 benefit the following local nonprofit organizations:

  • Great Rivers Habitat Alliance
  • Emmaus Homes
  • Charles Jaycees Charitable Foundation
  • Joshua Chamberlain Society

 

DUCKFEST

DUCKFEST is a one-of-a-kind event taking place in the heart of the second largest waterfowling area in the United States. DUCKFEST is a festival celebrating all things outdoors. This all-day, all-ages event has something for everyone:

  • Live Music and Entertainment
  • World Duck Calling Sanctioned Duck Calling Contest
  • Raffles & Live Auction featuring guns, booze barrels, blinds, dream hunts, calls, wells and much more.
  • Great Food and Drinks
  • A VIP Experience
  • Venders Showcasing Hunting, Gifts and Outdoor related products

 

The DUCKFEST STORY

Beginning in 2014, Duckfest has provided waterfowl hunters from around the region a unique event catered to their passion for the outdoors and hunting. Duckfest is a certified 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Led by the Duckfest Board of Directors, the Duckfest Committee is comprised of community leaders and individuals who are committed to making a difference in their community having raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity since its inception.

Working diligently to raise money for great causes and to prepare attendees for a party they won’t forget, putting together one of the best events in the Midwest!

Great Rivers Habitat is proud to be a Partner of DUCKFEST.

GRHA Events & Fundraisers

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DU/GRHA Annual Partnership Gala
DU/GRHA Annual Partnership Gala

In October 2014, GRHA and Ducks Unlimited came together for an inaugural fundraising event and the signing of a partnership agreement. More than 300 people attended, and the event netted over $130,000 for conservation work in the Confluence through GRHA Conservation and policy programs and DU's Big Rivers Initiative.

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GRHA Annual Sporting Clays Shoot
GRHA Annual Sporting Clays Shoot

An annual sporting clays shoot is held in March at the beautiful Strathalybyn Farms Club, home to some of the finest outdoor shooting facilities in the St. Louis area. The club provides the perfect setting for a memorable outing. Shooting facilities at the club includea 14-stand sporting clays course woven into the woods with each stand presenting unique and challenging shots from multiple angles.

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Wetland Habitat andManagement Workshop
Wetland Habitat and Management Workshop

These workshops provide basic information to waterfowl club owners, managers, and members about the fundamentals of habitat management options and techniques for private waterfowl hunting clubs. A combination of in-class presentations and on-site field tours will incorporate and demonstrate the current state-of-understanding about waterfowl and wetland ecology and contemporary hunting strategies in a practical management format.

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DUCKFEST
DUCKFEST

GRHA is proud to announce we have been selected by the DUCKFEST Board to be a featured non-profit Charity. A portion of the moneys raised at DUCKFEST will stay in the Confluence to support GRHA’s mission to protect the Confluence’s floodplain and waterfowling heritage. Sponsorships, vendor space, raffle and tickets available. Contact Mike Checkett at: 901-277-9118 or mcheckett@grha.org

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GRHA GolfTournament
GRHA Golf Tournament

Join us for a fun day at Glen Echo Country Club as we celebrate the last days of summer and prepare for the fall. This will be a four-man scramble format with goody bag, raffles, prizes for long drive, closest to the pin. Appetizers and cocktails to follow. Contact Chip Wagner at 314-496-8283 cwagner@wagnerportraitgroup.com

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GRHA WildGame Dinner
GRHA Wild Game Dinner

Throughout the year GRHA holds many events to fundraise and raise awareness for its critical mission. These include the Wetlands Habitat Management Workshop, Sporting Clays shoot, and Golf Tournaments. In 2024, GRHA will add to that event list when the Development Board hosts a Wild Game Dinner at the St. Louis Racquet Club on March 7, 2024.