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Dam Duck Race | Lake Placid | Sept. 23

Saturday, September 23, 2023
5:00 PM 7:00 PM

Lisa G's Restaurant 6125 Sentinel Road Lake Placid, NY, 12946 United States (map)

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18th Annual Dam Duck Race in Lake Placid

Hundreds of rubber ducks race in Lake Placid.

Mark your calendars for September 23, 2023, for the 18th annual Dam Duck Race at Lisa G's Restaurant in Lake Placid.

This year’s event will start with a scrumptious dinner at 5 pm, priced reasonably at $15 for all-you-can-eat. At 6 pm, cheer on as 1,750 rubber ducks race over the Chubb River Dam opposite Lisa G's. The first duck to cross the finish line will win a $1,500 purse, while runner-up ducks will be eligible for multiple prizes from local businesses.

To secure your tickets, you can visit Lisa G's, Gordon W. Pratt Agency, or Terry Robard's Wine & Spirits.

Visit the Dam Duck Race website for more information.

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