Plan your day
Free to attend. Bring the kids, a lawn chair, and your loudest cheer.
10:00 AM: Gates open. Food trucks, live music, and the Kids Zone get going. 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Last call duck adoptions at the boat ramp booth. 1:30 PM: Parade of the Giant Duck down the riverwalk. 2:00 PM: The drop. 10,000 ducks hit the Quacktown River. 2:30 PM: Winners announced at the main stage.
How it works
A simple race-day flow supporters can understand in seconds.
Choose a package and we assign your numbered ducks automatically.
Learn more
Each racing duck gets a waterproof number that matches your adoption.
The ducks hit the water together and float down the course toward the finish line.
Top ducks are matched to their adopters, prizes are awarded, and the cause wins either way.
Adopt in person
Can't adopt online? Look for the big yellow duck.
Saturdays, April 3 to June 12 · Town Square, Quacktown, TN
May 7, 2027 · Main Street, Quacktown, TN
May 22 and 23, 2027 · Mallard Park, Quacktown, TN
June 20, 2027 · 10 AM to 1 PM · Mallard Park Boat Ramp
It takes about 10 volunteers to run race day. Tag ducks, work the booth, or help at the finish line. Tell us how you'd like to help and we'll be in touch.
Before you come
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Sunday, June 20, 2027 · Mallard Park, Quacktown, TN
Gates open at 10 AM. Ducks drop at 2 PM sharp. Here is everything you need to know before the flock hits the water.