The annual Milford United Way Duck Race is slated for Saturday, Aug. 31 at 1 p.m. at Fowler Memorial Bridge in downtown, when 10,000 yellow rubber ducks will be released into Milford Harbor.
The Milford United Way organizes the fundraiser every year, where folks are able to “adopt” a small yellow duck for $5.
Each duck has a distinct number of the bottom. On race day, the duck drop takes place and, as the ducks make their way to the finish line, they are retrieved for a variety of prizes. More than 50 prizes are up for grabs, including some high-ticket items as grand prizes.
There are also $100 high stakes tickets, with only three prizes available. First place gets $2,500; second place gets $1,500; and third place gets $1,000.
A vendors show will be located at the Fowler Rotary Pavilion, as well as a variety of children’s activities and several food trucks.
Proceeds go back to the community via the United Way.
Tickets are available at unitedwayofmilford.org/duck-race/. Contact Kathy Bonetti of the Milford United Way with questions at kathy@milfordunitedway.org.