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Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Duck race chaos delights crowds at Brierley Hill waterfront event
THOUSANDS turned out for the Mary Steven's Hospice Duck Race. More than 2,000 people gathered at the Waterfront Dudley site in Brierley Hill. Taking place on Sunday, June 9, the event has now become a Black Country tradition. The race was sponsored by Prosperity Wealth, Waldron Solicitors, Digbeth Dining Club, and Bailey's Tackle Shop. There was a wide variety of stalls offering street food, from traditional fish and chips, hot dogs, Caribbean, desserts as well as all the usual eateries at the Waterfront. Entertainment included music and street performers dressed as the characters from Frozen. Punters bought rubber ducks for £3 a time to compete in the race, with lots of local businesses buying special ducks and dressing them up in colourful gear. The starting line was near the Copthorne, and the ducks were released on the canal. However, contrary winds caused the ducks to veer backwards, much to the audience's amusement. The event was a fundraiser for the Mary Stevens Hospice charity.
Belfast Telegraph
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Clogher Valley community festival to celebrate ‘shared heritage' of area
The Clogher Valley festival programme will begin with the Lisgenny Band Parade in Aughnacloy at 8pm tomorrow — a celebration of Ulster-Scots music and traditional bands. On Sunday, the community will gather for the Annahoe Orange and Purple District Parade and Service, at Ballygawley Presbyterian Church at 7.30pm, led by Crilly Pipe Band. The Ballygawley Family Fun Night and Duck Race will be held at Coronation Field on Tuesday July 8 from 7pm. There will be live music, BBQ, games, bouncy castles, and the hotly contested duck race on the night. Vigil takes place in Donaghadee for Sarah Montgomery On Wednesday night there will be a talk at Ballynanny Black Hall at 7.30pm by renowned historian Quincey Dougan, speaking about the legacy of the Clogher Valley Volunteers. The week concludes on Friday July 11 with the much-anticipated Proms on the Pitch, taking place at the Roughan 3G Pitch from 7.30pm. There will be live performances from Roughan Silver Band, Brookeborough Flute Band, Stewartstown Orange Ladies Choir, and international soloists Lauren Kells and Andrew Irwin. Families can enjoy food and children's entertainment before the grand bonfire finale and a stirring Last Night of the Proms singalong. One of the festival organisers, Allister Erskine, said: 'This festival is more than just a schedule of events — it's a celebration of identity, unity, and community pride. It's about our shared heritage, vibrant local culture, and the enduring spirit of togetherness that defines the Valley.' For details, check out the Clogher Valley Community Festival Facebook page.
CTV News
09-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
ADVERTISEMENT Ottawa Watch Duck and Run We talk about wetland conservation and how you can get involved in the Duck and Run fundraising race
Ottawa Watch We talk about wetland conservation and how you can get involved in the Duck and Run fundraising race
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fairport Canal Days 2025 is this weekend, here's what organizers say you can expect
FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — The 2025 Fairport Canal Days festival sets sail this weekend. 'We work for a whole year, getting, planning for this great weekend,' said Doug Sharp the president of the Fairport Perinton Merchants Association, 'it's here and gone, but just seeing it all come together is just really important.' Sharp says they put a lot of effort into making the event as great as they can, from the food and art to the music. 'We actually start 12 months ago. When the festival's over, we really try thinking about the next year,' said Tim Forester, the Fairport Canal Days music director. 'We really believe we're an arts festival first, and as an arts festival, we're very cognizant that we don't want music that's going to drawn out — or not be cohesive — with what the artists are trying to do.' One of those performances is by the Daniel King Band, and this is not the group's first time at the festival. 'One of the biggest impressions that I can recall,' said Daniel King, 'is seeing so many people walking by and stopping and listen to us playing. It was so gratifying.' Everyone can look forward to the annual Duck Race, with a special one for the Erie Canal's 200th year, which comes with a $200 prize for the winner. And even with all the road work going on, Canal Days Co-Chair Ian Winner says it shouldn't impact the fun. 'The village is completely open so we were fortunate enough we had no reduction in artisan vendors or food vendors this year,' said Winner. 'We have more shuttles, and you can walk through the construction zone. So, you can come in from the north side of the village as well. Really it's the same size festival we were able to pull off with just a smaller footprint.' Fairport Canal Days kicks off tomorrow at 4:30 with the chicken BBQ. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Duck race supports Central Illinois abuse prevention center
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Mark your calendar for the August 23, release of the ducks to benefit the Center for Prevention of Abuse. Celsy Young, the center's communications manager, stopped by WMBD This Morning to talk more about the ducks and what they accomplish during the Aug. 23 race. The 37th annual Duck Race is one of the longest-running duck races in the country, and all proceeds directly support the center's programs and services, which include emergency shelter, safety planning, counseling, therapy, legal and medical advocacy and prevention education. 'All kinds of things to help people along their journey to a peaceful life,' said Young, explaining why the ducks matter. 'We see 6,000 central Illinoisans through our doors every single year, and on top of that, we actually see 41,000 students in the tri county area, through our prevention education program, where we're helping to stop abuse before it can start.' Another accomplishment of the ducks is that they can bring their owners lots of fun items such as a $10,000 grand prize, a weekend getaway, and a variety of gift carts and items. Race Day festivities include live music by Sista and the Misters, food trucks, inflatables, face painting, and lots of splashing as the ducks take to water at 1 p.m., Aug. 23. Ducks can be adopted online at by phone at (309) 691-0551, by mail to P.O. Box 3855, Peoria, IL 61612, or at select locations throughout Central Illinois. Each duck is $5 with some volume discounts, and keep an eye peeled for pop-up, BOGO deals. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
