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Westlake Historical Society
1371 A Clague Rd, Westlake, OH 44145
216-848-0680
Duck Race 2024/ ADOPT DUCK

PLEASE GO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE TO GET YOUR DUCK!(S)!!

 

 

 

 When is it?

August 25, 2018 - The race starts at 1:00 P.M.
We will award the prizes immediately after the race.

 Where is it?

Westlake Recreation Center
Located at the pond.

 Does it cost anything to attend?

No, attending the race is free.

 Where do people park?

There is plenty of free parking at the Westlake Rec. Center

 Who Benefits?

The Westlake Historical Society uses the money raised for the various projects we have ongoing.  The Westlake Historical Society is a 501c3 Non Profit Organization in the state of Ohio.

 The Ducks

 

 Are they real ducks?

 No, they are special rubber ducks designed for racing.

 How does it work?

We will drop rubber ducks into the pond.  The first to reach the end of the course will be the winner.  Their will be other prizes also awarded.   

 What happens to the ducks afterwards?

 We catch all the ones we launch and return them for the race next year.

Can I volunteer to help with this event?

Yes! Call the historical society 216-848-0680

Can my business donate to this event?

Yes! Call the historical society 216-848-0680

What can I expect at the race?

 It will be a family-friendly fun event.

There will be:

 Refreshments

Plastic duckie hunt for the little ones.

Door Prizes

Silent Auction Baskets

 

 

 

 

 

 Duck Adoptions

1 Duck/$5.00  six ducks/$25.00  12 ducks/$49.00

Can I adopt more than one duck?

 Yes! You will be given the opportunity to purchase multiple ducks.  See above.

How does this work?

Each adoption paper has a unique number. This is assigned randomly to a duck that is racing. You can adopt ducks by adopting online or by attending any Westlake Historical Society event

How do I adopt online?

Just click below. You will be sent your duck adoption form with your duck(s) number(s).

Race Rules:

  1. All ducks will set sail on Sunday August 25, 2018 at 1:00 PM. The race committee reserves the right to postpone or reschedule the event due to inclement weather or other circumstances beyond the committee’s control.
  2. The Westlake Historical Society will provide and maintain possession of all registered ducks.
  3. Participants are not allowed to free or interfere with a duck once the race begins, 
  4. The Westlake Historical Society will place a serial number on each duck, and will use the serial number for tracking purposes.
  5.  You do not need to be present to win but we hope you are.

 

 

 

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