The RVA Duck Race and Festival of Inclusion will return to Brown’s Island this weekend. Over 18,000 rubber ducks will be dropped into the canal and cheered on as they float to the finish line. The winning duck’s owner will receive $10,000.
The party starts Saturday, Aug. 3 at 11 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Central Virginia.
The first 10 ducks to cross the finish line will earn prizes, including a $1,000 Wawa gift card, a $250 Wegmans gift card, a one-year membership to Flagstop Car Wash’s RVA Wash Club, and VIP experiences with the Kickers and the Flying Squirrels.
You can purchase ducks online, and you don’t have to be present at the race to win. The more ducks you buy, the cheaper they are each — and the better your chances of taking home a prize.
In addition to the faux-fowl regatta, the event will feature Virginia’s largest sensory-friendly festival. The Festival of Inclusion, now in its third year, is designed to include and accommodate individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Eight zones spread across the festival will feature different sensory-friendly experiences for participants to enjoy. Options will include the Creation Zone, the Movement Zone, and the Expression Zone. Plan your day ahead of time and read the full list of each zone with its corresponding activities.
