Amador County - Sutter Creek’s most popular annual event, the “Great Sutter Creek Duck Race,” is just around the corner. On April 24th, hometown residents and visitors alike will gather at Minnie Provis Park to watch thousands of ducks “race” through the creek as part of this unique hometown tradition. Proceeds from the 23rd annual event will go to benefit 13 different local charities. Over $8,500 in cash and prizes will be awarded. The first place duck will get $2,500, second place receives $1,500, and third place gets $1,000. As a special added incentive this year, duck owners will also get a chance at winning $1 million! Also at the park will be plenty of booths with kids games, food, drawings, music and a parade. Duck adoptions are $5 or 5 ducks for $20. Ducks can be purchased at many local businesses or look for a charity booth located on the downtown Sutter Creek bridge on weekends. For the first time, coordination of the annual race will fall under the Amador County recreation Agency. The race takes place Saturday, April 24th from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact ACRA at 223-6373 for more details. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Monday, 05 April 2010 18:00
Great Sutter Creek Duck Race Returns
Amador County - Sutter Creek’s most popular annual event, the “Great Sutter Creek Duck Race,” is just around the corner. On April 24th, hometown residents and visitors alike will gather at Minnie Provis Park to watch thousands of ducks “race” through the creek as part of this unique hometown tradition. Proceeds from the 23rd annual event will go to benefit 13 different local charities. Over $8,500 in cash and prizes will be awarded. The first place duck will get $2,500, second place receives $1,500, and third place gets $1,000. As a special added incentive this year, duck owners will also get a chance at winning $1 million! Also at the park will be plenty of booths with kids games, food, drawings, music and a parade. Duck adoptions are $5 or 5 ducks for $20. Ducks can be purchased at many local businesses or look for a charity booth located on the downtown Sutter Creek bridge on weekends. For the first time, coordination of the annual race will fall under the Amador County recreation Agency. The race takes place Saturday, April 24th from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact ACRA at 223-6373 for more details. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Latest from
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