Duck Day

Quack Open The Fun!

Duck Day's 20th Splashiversary is Here!

Join us and the NaugaDuck for a flaptastic celebration on Sunday, June 1st, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM 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!

Quack Open The Fun!

Duck Day's 20th Splashiversary is Here!

Join the NaugaDuck for a flaptastic celebration on Sunday, June 1st, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM.

We’re marking two quacktastic decades of epic duck races, delicious treats, and family fun. Waddle over for a day packed with quacks, snacks, and quactivities—this year’s Duck Day is set to be the most egg-citing yet! Don’t miss out—dive in!

Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors!

Tidal Sponsors

A Quacktacular 20th Anniversary!

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 on Sunday, June 1st, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM. 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!

Mandarin Sponsors

Duck Day Quack-tivities

The Great Duck Day Race!

Quack your calendars for the 20th annual Naugatuck Duck Race on June 1st, 2025, 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!

The Corporate Duck Dash

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!

Duck, Duck, Jeep!

Vote for your favorite or Join in the Competition

Mallard Sponsors

Pintail Duck Sponsors

Food and Drink Vendors

Dabble all the best In local flavor

Market Place

explore local businesses, artisan gifts, and more!

Street Performances

Be delighted by various strolling performers

Inflata-bills

Laugh and play the duck day way

Duckling Quacktivitiy Sponsors
(Kids' Activities)

Participating non-profits

Choose a cause, buy your ducks, and make a splash in the community!

Get Your Non-Profit Involved in Duck Day!

Is your non-profit looking to boost visibility and fundraising efforts? Participation in Duck Day is free and open to all non-profits! This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the community, showcase your mission, and raise funds in a fun and festive environment.