The Rubbie Duckie River Race returns to the Blue Ridge BBQ Festival, with ducks racing down the Pacolet River adjacent to the Festival grounds on June 11 and 12 in the second annual event.
Sponsored by Service Master of Polk/Spartanburg, the race is held to benefit Harmon Field Youth Sports.
No ordinary ducks are these - cash prizes await the winner of the event. Cool fun for a cool cause - what better way to spend part of a Festival visit than doing some river racing!
The Details
The Competition: Two heats will be held Friday, with another heat set for Saturday. The Top 10 ducks in each heat will face in the final on Saturday.
Prizes: One $500 winner on Friday, $1,000 to the winner on Saturdayl.
Proceeds: Proceeds from the Rubber Duckie River Race benefit Harmon Field Youth Sports.
Cost: Duckies are $5 each, $20 for a family of 4 Duckies.
Tickets: Pick up your Duckie Tickets in Tryon at Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce or in Columbus at Macon Bank.
Sponsor
The 2010 Rubber Duckie River Race is sponsored by Service Master of Polk/Spartanburg.
