Fulton Lions’ 27th Charby’s Duck Derby Launches Sept. 10

by Contributor | August 13, 2017 3:21 pm

FULTON, NY – The Fulton Lions Club proudly presents the running of the 27th annual Duck Derby, from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 10.

Ducks are dumped into the Oswego River to start the race at the 2016 Fulton Lions Club Charby’s Duck Derby.
Ducks are dumped into the Oswego River to start the race at the 2016 Fulton Lions Club Charby’s Duck Derby.

“This year there will be prizes for the 22 top finishers as well as the last place duck, with a grand prize of $2,500,” said Zach Merry, event chair. “There are also more than 50 local raffle prizes to be won on the day of the event, and The Fabulous Ripcords, sponsored by Community Bank N.A., will provide live entertainment all day.”

The event is in Canal Park, behind Tavern on the Lock.

Duck tickets can be purchased the day of the event or pre-event online at www.fultonlionsclub.com and click on “What’s Happening.”

Tickets can also be purchased at The Fulton Medicine Place, Chirello Advertising, or from any Fulton Lion.

The Fulton Lions Club proudly presents the running of the annual Charby’s Duck Derby on Sept. 10, said Michelle Stanard, club president. From left: Lions Gail Holmes, Dennis Rupert, Stanard, the Lion, Zach Merry, event chair; executive duck, Ron Browning, Leo Chirello and David Guyer.
The Fulton Lions Club proudly presents the running of the annual Charby’s Duck Derby on Sept. 10, said Michelle Stanard, club president. From left: Lions Gail Holmes, Dennis Rupert, Stanard, the Lion, Zach Merry, event chair; executive duck, Ron Browning, Leo Chirello and David Guyer.

In addition, Lions will be selling tickets at Mimi’s Drive-in from 5 to 7 p.m., Aug. 24 and 25 and from 9 to 11 a.m. on Aug. 26 and 27.

They will also be selling tickets there at the same times the following weekend, Aug. 31 through Sept. 3.

Fulton’s Lions Club, also known for its Lions Loot Sweepstakes and Lions Mane Event Comedy Night, provides financial assistance for those in need of eyeglasses, eye exams and hearing aids to residents in the greater Fulton area.

For further information on Fulton Lions, visit the club’s Facebook page under “Fulton NY Lions.”

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