The 2024 Rotary Duck Races have crossed the finish line with 12 winning ducks taking top honors. In front of a large flock of enthusiastic onlookers, who cheered the speedy ducks as they made their way down the Mad River at the Lareau Swim Hole in Waitsfield.
Prior to the races, spectators enjoyed a magic show, lawn games, duck tattoos, ice cream…plenty of fun was had by all. A thank you to all the volunteers who made the day happen, which included the hosts (The Mad River Valley Rotarians) and the Warren library staff who are so wonderful to our community.
And, of course a big thank you to the community for supporting this quacky fundraiser. All proceeds from the duck race go to support local organizations and global projects.
And, now for the winners!
The duck taking the lead in this year’s new race, The Mad 100 Duck race, was Scott Bennett, with a winning prize of $1,500.
The ducks quacking the top 10 in the Traditional Duck Race were:
Traditional Duck Race Winners | Prize | ||
1 | $ 1,000 | Kelly | Schavone |
2 | $ 500 | Pamela | Ives |
3 | $ 250 | Victor | Camillio |
4 | $ 50 | Keech | Shetty |
5 | $ 50 | Andrea | Fornalik |
6 | $ 50 | Michael | Curtin |
7 | $ 50 | Ellen | Reece |
8 | $ 50 | Danielle | Havotou |
9 | $ 50 | Gail | Korn |
10 | $ 50 | Pam | Lerner |
The 11th place duck and winner of a roll of "duck " tape was David Howard. Over $24,000 was raised by this annual event to benefit local non profit events and organizations through the Rotary club's local grant program. For more information on the Mad River Valley Rotary Club, whose motto is "Service Above Self", visit http://www.mrvrotary.org.