City Youth Theater

Spotlight on Success

Join City Youth Theater (CYT) in our mission to unlock the creative potential of young artists in Waterbury, Connecticut. As a dynamic theater program tailored for high school, elementary, and middle school students, CYT is committed to fostering artistic growth, collaboration, and a strong work ethic in an inspiring and supportive environment.

Cultivating Talent On and Off the Stage

At CYT, we believe that theater is more than just performance; it’s a powerful educational tool that nurtures creativity and teamwork. Our participants enjoy a wide range of opportunities to develop their skills through theater classes, workshops, summer camps, and full-scale productions. Each activity is designed to cultivate talents not only in acting but also in the crucial behind-the-scenes roles that make a production successful.

Empowering Young Artists

Our dedicated approach goes beyond the stage to instill skills that participants carry into all areas of life. The focus on artistic collaboration and a disciplined work ethic prepares our students for future success, whatever paths they choose to follow. Through our comprehensive programs, CYT participants learn to think critically, work collaboratively, and solve problems creatively—skills that are increasingly valuable in today’s world.

Support Our Mission: Participate in the Duck Day Raffle

This Duck Day, you have a unique opportunity to support the transformative work of City Youth Theater. By participating in the Duck Day Raffle, your ticket purchase helps sustain our programs and initiatives, ensuring that we can continue to offer these valuable experiences to more young artists. Each ticket sold supports our mission to provide a platform for students to excel and express themselves artistically.

Your Impact Makes a Dramatic Difference

With every Duck Day raffle ticket purchased, you contribute to our ability to offer scholarships, acquire essential resources, and maintain our high standards of theatrical education. Your support is crucial in enabling us to continue empowering the next generation of artists and leaders.

Don’t miss this chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young performers. Purchase your Duck Day raffle tickets today and join us in celebrating the power of theater to inspire and educate. Together, we can ensure that City Youth Theater remains a beacon of creativity and growth for young artists in Waterbury.

Get Your Duck Day Raffle Ticket

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Make a splash for a good cause with a Duck Day Raffle Ticket! Each ticket is just $5 and enters a numbered duck into the race on your behalf. When you purchase, 50% directly supports the charity featured on this page. Join us for a fun-filled event where every entry helps make a real difference in our community. Don’t miss your chance to win great prizes while helping those in need. Get your raffle ticket today and cheer your duck on at Duck Day! Let’s quack the code on community support together.

Thank You For Your Support!

Individual Non-Profit ticket sales have ended, but there’s still time to enter your Duck into the 2025 Duck Day Race!

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The 2025 Duck Day Race kicks off at 2pm on June 1st. Be sure to check the prizes page to check if you’re a winner!

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What Is Duck Day?

Dive into the quacktastic world of Duck Day, an extraordinary event that has been making a splash since its creation in 2005 by the Naugatuck Chamber. The main event of the day is the Great Duck Day Race, where over 10,000 rubber ducks race down the Naugatuck River, each one tied to a raffle ticket for a chance to win. The first 21 ducks to cross the finish line claim prizes, including two chances to win $5,000 for lucky ticket holders.

But Duck Day is more than just a race. It is a lively festival that brings the heart of downtown Naugatuck to life. Maple and Water Streets are transformed into a vibrant destination where food and craft vendors tempt your taste buds, live music keeps the energy going, and games and activities keep kids and families entertained throughout the day. The event also provides a great opportunity for local businesses to showcase their products and services to a crowd of over 5,000 attendees.

Beyond the excitement, Duck Day supports a meaningful mission. Over the years, this community-driven event has helped more than 375 organizations raise nearly half a million dollars through raffle ticket sales tied to the race.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it. Please note that Chamber employees are not eligible to participate in the draw, and all participants must be 16 or older to enter. The more entries in the race, the more exciting it becomes, with more chances to win.

Get your raffle tickets today and join us for a day of fun, community, and meaningful impact.

Get Your Ducks

June 7, 2026 11am ~ 4PM
Maple Street, Naugatuck, CT

21st Annual Duck Race & Festival

Duck Duck Jeep Registration Form

Welcome to the Duck Day 2026 Duck Duck Jeep! Competition

If you have any questions, please call the Chamber at 203-757-0701

June 7, 2026 11am ~ 4PM
Maple Street, Naugatuck, CT

21st Annual Duck Race & Festival

Food Vendor Spaces Are Full
for Duck Day 2026

Welcome to the DuckDay 2025 Food Vendor Application!

Thank you for your interest in being a part of Duck Day 2025! At this time, all food vendor spaces have been filled, and we are no longer accepting applications in this category.

We truly appreciate your enthusiasm and hope you’ll consider joining us next year. Registration for Duck Day 2026 will open in late March 2026, so please stay tuned and apply early to secure your spot at this beloved community celebration.

We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in the future and welcome you into the Duck Day family!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Chamber at 203-729-4511.

Food Vendor Form

Welcome to the Duck Day 2026 Food Vendor Application!

We are thrilled to see your interest in joining us for what promises to be an unforgettable experience. At DuckDay, we celebrate diversity, creativity, and the joy of food, bringing together the best vendors to delight our guests.

However, please understand that space is limited, and in our quest to provide a wide variety of culinary delights, Duck Day Representatives reserve the right to review and select applications based on a variety of criteria. This process ensures that all our guests can enjoy a broad spectrum of flavors and experiences.

Key Points to Note:

  • Review Process: All applications will be thoroughly reviewed by our team. We are committed to a fair and timely evaluation, aiming to respond to each application as swiftly as possible.*

*PLEASE NOTE: To ensure a diverse and unique culinary experience for all our guests, Duck Day Representatives reserve the right to limit the number of similar vendors and carefully curate the selection. This may mean that we cannot accommodate every application, as our aim is to prevent duplication and ensure a wide variety of options for our attendees.

  • Open to All: We welcome applications from all interested licensed & insured food vendors. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the food scene, DuckDay is an excellent platform to showcase your culinary talents.
  • No Initial Fees: There are no charges for applying. Billing details and participation fees will only be discussed and applied upon acceptance into DuckDay 2026.

We appreciate your understanding and enthusiasm. Our goal is to create an environment that celebrates food, community, and innovation. Thank you for considering being a part of DuckDay 2026. Here’s to creating a fantastic experience together!

Food Vendor Form:

If you have any questions, please call the Chamber at 203-757-0701

June 7th, 2026 11am ~ 4PM
Maple Street, Naugatuck, CT

21th Annual Duck Race & Festival

Organization Participation Agreement

By submitting this form, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

  • Duck Race raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each.
  • Organizations will earn $2.50 for each ticket sold. The Naugatuck Chamber will donate to your organization following the June 7, 2026, event.
  • You are responsible for paying for any stolen, misplace, or lost tickets.
  • Each ticket stub must be returned in numerical order.
  • No markings should be made on any tickets
  • Ticket stubs must be legible and completely filled out.
  • Tickets cannot be transferred to other organizations.
  • More tickets may be available; however, you must sell and return all ticket stubs and money prior to receiving more tickets.
  • Ticket Distribution: April 21st 1-4pm & April 22nd 9-12(Noon) at Liberty Bank, 333 Church Street, Naugatuck
  • Organizations must return ALL money and tickets collected from the sale of tickets to the Naugatuck Chamber.

Organization Form:

If you have any questions, please call the Chamber at 203-757-0701