OnAug. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. (rain date is Aug. 14), the Historic Village at Allaire will host the sixth annual Ducky Derby. This year there are three ways to participate in the Ducky Derby.
For corporate sponsors and adults, there will be five heat races and the winners of those five races will compete in the final winner’s race to see which duck will bring home the grand prize of $500 in gift certificates.
There will also be a loser’s race, where the losers from each of the five heats will compete for the biggest loser award.
Ducks are available for adoption by calling 732-919-3500. The cost of a duck is a $100 tax-deductible contribution to Allaire Village Inc.
All funds from this event will benefit the educational and interpretive programs at Allaire Village Inc., according to a press release. All entrants will receive a certificate of authenticity, a letter stating that they have made a tax-deductible contribution, and after the race their very own duck that raced in the competition (all ducks are plastic).
For children, there is a Ducky Splash. Youngsters can purchase a duck for $3 and race their duck to win prizes. Every child will win a prize and can keep their duck.
For children ages 2-5 there is Lucky Ducky. Children can purchase, for $3, the opportunity to “fish” for a duck. Each duck has a prize, and children can keep their duck, too. There will also be free face painting, animal balloons and games.
The Historic Village at Allaire is in Allaire State Park on Route 524 (4265 Atlantic Ave.), Wall Township.