Naugatuck River Duck Day and Race Festival

Join US and the NaugaDuck for a flaptastic celebration along the NAUGATUCK RIVER ON MAPLE ST. We’re celebrating two quacktastic decades of epic duck races, delicious treats, and ducky shenanigans in the heart of downtown NAUGATUCK. Grab your flock and waddle over for an un-fur-gettable day packed with quacks, snacks, and family fun quactivities! This year’s Duck Day is set to be the most egg-citing yet—don’t miss out, dive in and join the jubilee!For two decades, Duck Day has delighted both the young and the young-at-heart, growing into one of the nation’s most cherished gatherings! This year, we mark the 20th occurrence of Duck Day. Join us as we commemorate twenty years of community, camaraderie, and ducks in downtown Naugatuck. Experience the magic of our 20th Duck Day with a festival of friendship, fun, and unforgettable memories. Come let the joyous quacks and jubilant cheers fill the air as we celebrate this milestone event—the most memorable Duck Day yet! The Great Duck Day Race! Quack your calendars for the 20th annual Naugatuck Duck Race on at 2 PM sharp! This milestone celebration promises even bigger and better prizes, so don’t miss your chance to win by entering your ducks into the Great Duck Day Duck Race. Join us as over 15,000 ducks splash into the Naugatuck River, all vying for victory. If your duck is among the fastest, you could win one of the grandest prizes yet! Celebrate two decades of duck races while supporting your local community with every entry—it’s a festive win for everyone involved! Where the Big Ducks Race The Corporate Duck Dash launches at noon! Join us as kids send the big ducks racing down the river, cheering for their favorites to win first place. Quack N Roll Shake your tail feather to live music performances throughout the day!