Dam Duck Race | Lake Placid | September 14
- Lisa G's 6125 Sentinel Road Lake Placid, NY, 12946 United States (map)
Lake Placid’s 2024 Dam Duck Race at Lisa G’s
It’s the Kentucky Derby of rubber duck races.
Watch as 2,000 ducks sail over Chubb River Dam in Lake Placid.
Mark your calendars for the 19th Annual Dam Duck Race, held on September 14th at ADK Taste favorite, Lisa G's Restaurant, in Lake Placid, hosted by the Rotary Club of Lake Placid.
A delicious, all-you-can-eat dinner is at 5 pm, followed by the race at 6:15 pm. Watch 2,000 super cute rubber duckies sail over the Chubb River Dam in Lisa G's backyard.
The first duck to be caught at the end of the race is the lucky winner of a $1500 purse. Many other prizes will be awarded to runner-up ducks from local businesses.
To sponsor a duck ($10 each, 3 for $25), visit these businesses in Lake Placid:
Lisa G's 6125 Sentinal Rd
Gordon W. Pratt Agency, Inc. 2699 Main Street
Terry Robard's Wine and Spirits, 2047 Saranac Ave
Lake Placid, NY Rotary members
As with any Adirondack event, everything is subject to change. Luckily, you can stay up-to-date on the latest news and information for the Dam Duck Race at:
The 2024 Dam Duck Race at Lisa G’s Facebook page
Lake Placid’s Dam Duck Race website
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