The Charleston Charity Duck Race is Back!
Saturday, June 14 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Daniel Island Waterfront Park
Get ready for a day of fun, feathers, and fundraising as 30,000 rubber ducks race down the Wando River — and this year, it’s bigger and better with a full carnival experience!
Duck Drop at 11:30 AM (tide permitting)
Back on the River — with a dramatic crane drop from a barge!
Festival Fun Includes:
Face Painting & Crafts
Balloon Animals
Ice Cream, Snow Cones, King of Pops
Pop-A-Duck Carnival Games
Live Band (TBD)
Mascot Race & Possible Dog Adoptions
Local Eats from The DIME & The Kingstide (No duck dishes, we promise!)
Cash Prizes:
1st Place – $10,000
2nd Place – $5,000
3rd–7th Place – $1,000 each
Adopt a Duck, Change a Life
All proceeds benefit local charities, including Lowcountry Orphan Relief, Water Mission, WarriorWOD, and more.
Over $2.5 million raised since 2007!
Let’s sell out all 30,000 ducks!
More ducks = More impact