The fleetest in the floating flock of hundreds of rubber ducks will be crowned champion at the 4th Annual Margate Duck Derby, Sunday, Aug. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Amherst Avenue and the Bay at Washington Avenue. The Margate Business Association will host the event, and Visa gift cards will be awarded to the top three finishing ducks. The duck derby is sponsored by Margate Gardens Wine & Spirits.
Once again, Scott’s Dock will host this floating quack-a-palooza. Participants purchase raffle tickets ($5 for one, $20 for five) with a corresponding number on a weighted rubber duck. The ducks are released into the bay into a closed course and, with a little help from the current and a bay breeze, cruise toward a funneled finish line. Duck owners have no interaction with the rubber ducks but can cheer and watch the race from the Washington Avenue pier. Activities will begin at 11 a.m. with the derby beginning at approximately 11:30 a.m.
Children can also try their luck at the Duck Chuck, Quack in the Hole, Fishin’ for Fowl, and other great activities for fun prizes. Providing musical entertainment is USA DJ, who will host a Chicken Dance competition with the best dancer winning a prize. To participate in this fowl flotilla, adults 21 and older can purchase their raffle tickets at Thrilling Thursdays’ Movies on the Beach, Margate Farmers Market on Thursdays at Steve and Cookie’s, or from Margate Gardens (9710 Ventnor Ave., Margate). Ticket sales will end on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. and will not be available on the day of the event.
Photos courtesy of Tom Briglia.
