Raise Funds

Support Community Impact Through Duck Day

Since 2005, the annual Duck Race and Festival has helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations raise critical funding while strengthening our local community.

To date, participating organizations have collectively raised nearly half a million dollars, supporting programs, services, and initiatives that make a real difference.

Now, we invite your organization to be part of it.

A Simple & Effective Fundraising Opportunity

Duck Day offers nonprofits a safe, streamlined, and community-supported way to raise funds, without the overhead of hosting your own event.

Getting started is easy:

1. Sign Up to Participate

Complete the participation form below and provide your organization’s details.

2. Share Your Custom Duck Day Page

We create a personalized fundraising webpage for your organization, making it simple for supporters to purchase ducks in your name.

3. Raise Funds

Share your link with friends, family, and supporters. A portion of every duck purchased through your page directly benefits your organization.

No inventory.
No complicated logistics.
Just community-driven fundraising that works.

Why Participate?

• Proven fundraising model
• Built-in community event with 5,000+ attendees
• Minimal administrative burden
• 50% of each ticket sale benefits participating nonprofits
• Increased exposure for your organization

Duck Day provides the platform. You mobilize your supporters.

Together, we create impact.

Get Started

Ready to Raise Funds for Your Organization?

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 2025

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 DuckDay 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 and Collection: May 20th, 2026
  • 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