Duck Day and Race

Duck Day and Race Join thousands of attendees as 20,000 rubber ducks are launched into the Naugatuck River. Looking for a new way to fundraise?

In addition to the famous duck race, the day also includes a myriad of festivities, business vendors and crafters, kids games, great food and live entertainment! Come hear the sounds of the Rubber City Blues Band, take part in our scavenger hunt for great prizes, dunk your local politicians and school principals at the Dunk Tank, enjoy local food favorites such as Nardelli’s Grinder Shoppe, shop t

he crafters for gifts for family and friends, meet and greet with your local business all while supporting a great community event! Contact us to learn how you can sell duck race tickets and earn $2.50 for each ticket sold for your local organization. Help us grow Duck Day and sponsor this year! As a sponsor, Duck Day offers your business unique marketing and on site promotional opportunities. Participating in this annual community event builds name recognition, creates brand awareness, and increases customer loyalty.

The ducks weren't the only stars of the day... the Kids Zone was packed with smiles, creativity, and plenty of fun memor...
09/04/2026

The ducks weren't the only stars of the day... the Kids Zone was packed with smiles, creativity, and plenty of fun memories.

09/02/2026

A special shoutout to The Big Dipper Ice Cream Parlour - Prospect for helping make Duck Day a little sweeter. 🍦

From the first scoop to the last bite, it's safe to say they had some happy customers throughout the festival!

Cute? Absolutely. Handmade? You bet. 🧶💛This vendor spotlight shines on , creators of adorable crocheted stuffed animals ...
08/31/2026

Cute? Absolutely. Handmade? You bet. 🧶💛

This vendor spotlight shines on , creators of adorable crocheted stuffed animals that captured the hearts of Duck Day attendees.

Thank you for being part of this year's Duck Day, and making it even more memorable!

08/28/2026

We'd happily relive Duck Day over and over again. Who's with us? 🙋‍♀️

Duck Day may only happen once a year, but the merch lets you take a little piece of it home. 💛Thank you to everyone who ...
08/26/2026

Duck Day may only happen once a year, but the merch lets you take a little piece of it home. 💛

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the merchandise tent, picked up some Duck Day gear, and helped support this community tradition.

Who else grabbed some merch this year?

08/24/2026

The ducks weren't the only ones showing up in style...

A few of our favorite looks from Duck Day 2026!

Did you know all of our kids games were created and handmade over 21 years ago! The Kids Activity Area is a major hit st...
08/21/2026

Did you know all of our kids games were created and handmade over 21 years ago!

The Kids Activity Area is a major hit still after all these years and is always a nonstop source of smiles all day long!

08/19/2026

What started as a community event has become something so much bigger. 💛

This year, because of your support, Duck Day raised $22,375 for over 70 local non profits, bringing our total impact to more than $555,000 over the last 20 years!

Thank you to every attendee, sponsor, volunteer, nonprofit, crafter, vendor, food truck, band, street performer, and everyone who helped bring this event to life.

Your support doesn't just make Duck Day possible, it makes a lasting difference in our community. We are incredibly grateful.

When life gives you lemons... bring them to Duck Day. 🍋A huge thank you to The Local Lemon CT for keeping our attendee...
08/17/2026

When life gives you lemons... bring them to Duck Day. 🍋

A huge thank you to The Local Lemon CT for keeping our attendees cool and refreshed with their delicious lemonade throughout the day.

We're grateful to have such amazing local vendors helping make Duck Day even sweeter!

08/14/2026

One event. Thousands of smiles. Countless memories. That's what Duck Day sounds like.

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