Quack! Quack! The Ducks Are Back!

As spring approaches, the 4-H Ducks prepare to race! All they need is a $5 chance to enter the race that could win you $500!

Tompkins County 4-H along with CCETC Compost Fair prepare for the 14th Annual Cascadilla Duck Race and Color Splash Fun Run Race on Sunday, April 27, 20143 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.!

At 2 p.m., 3,400 bright yellow rubber ducks will tumble over the falls and float down Cascadilla Creek to the finish line at the Cooperative Extension, on 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca.  The first 50 or more ducks to cross the finish line will win one of over $15,000 worth of prizes.  At the finish line there will be a festival with food, games, prizes, and live entertainment!  All proceeds benefit the Tompkins County 4-H Youth Development Program, including 4-H Clubs, Rural Youth Services, 4-H Urban Outreach and Primitive Pursuits.

For the third year- stop in at the Compost Fair, in conjunction with the 4-H Duck Race to see and experience all aspects of composting. Teams of Master Composters will be on hand to answer your questions. There will be music, food, interactive displays, and activities for kids and continuous tours of our composting demonstration site. Prize drawings will be held at3:30 pm for all attendees. See you at the fair!

The event will again include a color splash (similar to a color run so come prepared to get covered with colors) fun 5K and 3K run/walk starting at Stewart Park, racing along the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, food, game booths, face painting, and fun family activities from10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue off Rt. 13 in Ithaca.

These little ducks can win you big prizes! Top-finishing ducks win great prizes donated by local businesses and individuals.  Grand Prize is $500 cash “Nest Egg”.  This year’s prizes will include a KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, a one-week, 6 Person Hot Tub Rental from CNY Tubs, a 1 night mid-week stay at Inn on Columbia, Diamondback Bicycle 2014 Kalamar Men’s Hybrid, One night stay Sunday-Thursday at the William Henry Miller Inn, Kindle Fire HD 7″, Cannon Power Shot Camera, Pedicure Party for 2 at Satori Day Spa & Salon, Bushnell H2O Waterproof Binoculars, Two 2014 Mainstage VIP Tickets for the Hangar Theatre,  One Family Level Membership to the Sciencenter, $75 Gift certificate to Gimme! Coffee, $50 Gift Certificate for Maxie’s Supper Club, Gift Certificate for one ½ hour massage at the Massage Station and many more prizes.   See more at: http://ccetompkins.org/4h/activities-events/prizes-winners#sthash.WU08U5De.dpuf

Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors:  http://ccetompkins.org/4h/activities-events/sponsors.

For more information on the event, please visit:  http://www.4hduckrace.com