Pine River Duck Races return June 17

3468409+0705_pl-duck-races-2017.jpg — The first annual duck races introduced a new award in 2017 for the person who cheered on their duck loudest.

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

June 16, 2022 03:01 AM

PINE RIVER — After a COVID-19 and construction hiatus, the Pine River Duck Races are back for the first time at the new Norway Brook Dam in Pine River.

Setup begins at 1 p.m. with races to begin at 2 p.m. Fridays, June 17-Aug. 19.

Participants may rent a numbered duck decoy for $1 and that duck will be dumped in the river with competitor ducks. After a few heats there will be a heat for those who won races. The winner of that heat will be named Duke or Duchess of Duck before being given a scepter, crown, sash and prize.

Proceeds from the event support The Warehouse and Pine River Chamber of Commerce.

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Pine River Duck Races return June 17

2 p.m. Friday races will have a new look at the new rock riffle dam.