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The 24th Annual Pawcatuck River Duck Race!
Date:  Saturday, April 27th, 11:30AM - 2:00PM

What's the Duck Race all about? 
20,000 rubber ducks are dumped into the Pawcatuck River on the Westerly, Rhode Island, and Pawcatuck, Connecticut border for a race that benefits 25+ local charities.  Children's games, food booths, and other activities make this a wonderful family event.

The ducks are dropped from a front-end payloader on the side of the bridge. They land in the river in a controlled lane of oil booms established by more than 10 members of the US Coast Guard, working with community volunteers.  The race is regulated by officials and spotters stationed with Numerous boats, nets, and buckets to retrieve all ducks. We are good stewards of the environment and can ensure the safe return of all ducks to shore.

Who is this fundraiser for? 
This fundraiser is to help many local Schools and Non-profits raise money for their worthy causes. 

CLICK HERE FOR THE PARTICIPANT LIST

I want to get my Business involved in the duck race. How can I participate?
The Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce has many ways your business can help support this great event. 

1.  You can become a Duck Race Sponsor!  Without the generous support of our sponsors, this event would not be the success it has been for all these years.   We have many different sponsorship levels, and we are more than happy to help you figure out a sponsorship level to help you reach your marketing goals!

CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR THE DUCK RACE

2.  You can also participate by sponsoring a Corporate Duck!  Every year right before the main duck race, we hold a special race for corporate sponsors.  Only 150 ducks are entered into this race, and one lucky duck will win the grand prize of $1,500 in cash!!  The Corporate Duck Entrant Fee is $150.  ​

All corporate duck races will be listed by company name in the event program distributed in the Westerly Sun and in the "Thank You" ad in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 800 members.  To try your luck at winning the Corporate Duck Race.

CLICK HERE FOR CORPORATE DUCK INFO

3.   You can Donate a Prize on behalf of your business to the Duck Race.  For your prize contribution, you will be listed in the event program distributed by the Westerly Sun and in the Chamber's newsletter following the event.

CLICK HERE FOR PRIZE INFO


CLICK HERE FOR BANNER INFO

Please contact the Duck Race Director at the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce for information about selling ducks for your organization, sponsoring the event, or any additional information.