Saturday, Aug. 24 at 12 p.m.—LUDLOW—It’s that time of year, when the ducks are preparing for race down the Black River in the Ralph D. Hogancamp Memorial Duck Race to help a local group on Aug. 24 at noon.
This year the race proceeds will go to Lake Rescue Association of Ludlow.
The Ludlow Rotary Club will host the 25th running of this traditional event on Saturday. The ducks will be dropped from the Depot Street bridge into the Black River and the race to determine the fastest duck to reach Walker Bridge will begin.
The first three ducks to reach Walker Bridge will earn cash prizes of $200, $100, and $75. Keeping with tradition, the last sponsored duck to make it across the finish line will also earn $25.
Naturally, to be one of the winners, participants need to rent ducks by purchasing raffle tickets. Tickets are available in numerous “sizes:” $5 for a single ticket, $20 for a quack pack (5 for $20), or $50 for a corporate duck.
Raffle tickets are available at Benson’s Chevrolet, Fletcher Memorial Library, M&T Bank and Ludlow Insurance and any Ludlow Rotarian. They are also available online at: ludlowrotary.com.
