The Margate Business Association’s Duck Derby raffle will be held on Sunday, August 14 (rain
date August 21) with the weighted rubber ducks departing from Ray Scott’s Dock, Amherst Avenue. Activities will begin at 11 am along the Washington Avenue Pier and walkway with the derby beginning at approximately 11:30 am. Guests can watch the ducks race to the finish line from the Washington Avenue Pier.
Children can also try their luck at the Duck Chuck, Quack in the Hole, Fishin’ for Fowl and other great activities for some fun prizes. Providing great musical entertainment for the event is USA DJ who will be playing the Chicken Dance for guests to participate and the best chicken (yeah we know it’s a duck derby but it’s close!) A dancer selected by a USA DJ wins a prize. 95.1 WAYV will be on hand with their DJ for a Day tent where children and adults can put their best foot forward trying their hand at being a DJ.
To participate in the Quack-A -Palooza, adults 21 and older can purchase their raffle ticket at Ray Scott’s Dock, at Thrilling Thursdays’ Movies on the Beach, Margate Community Farmers Market at Steve and Cookies or from Wendy at
Bocca Coal Fired Bistro- Tuesday and Wednesday 4pm-8pm. Ticket sales will end on Thursday evening and tickets will not be sold the day of.
The numbered weighted ducks correspond to the number on the purchaser’s raffle ticket. The first three ducks to enter the finish area win! Prizes are Visa prepaid gift cards with first prize winning $1000, 2nd $500 and third $250.
The ducks will be dumped into the bay between Ray Scott’s Dock and the Washington Avenue Pier with kayakers and boats guiding the ducks and making sure that no duck escapes. The rubber ducks will be scooped out by the kayakers at the end of the derby. A portion of the proceeds benefits MBA community programs.
For more information visit margatehasmore.com. Raffle license ID# 289-8-3465, License # 713-2022.
Rain Date is August 21. In the event that both dates are cancelled due to weather or tides the winner(s) shall be determined by drawing from a container in accordance with the rules of Legalized Games of chance.
Photos by Tom Briglia
