Fulton Lions’ 35th Charby’s Duck Derby Launches Sept. 7

The Fulton Lions Club proudly presents the running of the 35th annual Charby’s Duck Derby, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, said Melissa Champion, club president. First prize is $2,500 sponsored by The Fulton Medicine Place. From left: Duck Derby Chair and Past President David Guyer, President Melissa Champion, and Lion Zach Merry with derby tickets and a poster promoting this year’s event.

FULTON, NY – The Fulton Lions Club proudly presents the running of the 35th annual Charby’s Duck Derby, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, said Melissa Champion, club president. First prize is $2,500 sponsored by the Fulton Medicine Place.

 “This year there are over 30 prizes for the top finishers as well as the last place duck, “Champion said. “And to keep things lively, Doctor Boogie, will be performing.

“There will also be a drawing every 15 minutes for $25 in NYS Lottery tickets between 1-3:00 p.m., and $250 in lottery tickets, sponsored by Dennis Hawthorne, Jr., Attorney At Law,  will be raffled off during the event.”

 The event is in Canal Park, behind Tavern on the Lock. Tickets are $5 each. Ticket bundles include Flock O’ Tickets, six for $25 with one free ticket; Big Quacker, 15 for $50 with five free tickets; and Mega Mallard, 30 tickets for $100 with ten free tickets. Duck tickets can be purchased the day of the event or from any Fulton Lion. Tickets can also be purchased at The Village Shops, Mimi’s Drive-In, Cayuga St. Steakhouse, The Fulton Medicine Place, and any Fulton Lions member.

The event is named in memory of the late Donald “Charby” Charbonneau, Fulton Lions past president who created the event for the club three decades ago, Champion said. “Charby was one of Fulton’s finest Lions, always quick with a joke, and ready to help whenever he was needed.”

Fulton’s Lions Club, also known for their 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 their Facebook page under “Fulton NY Lions, or fultonlionsclub.com.

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