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FXBG Rubber Ducky Derby

This July 4th, the City of Fredericksburg and Friends of the Rappahannock are bringing back one of our community’s most beloved traditions: the Fredericksburg Duck Race!

As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, join us for a day filled with fun, community spirit, and friendly competition along the Rappahannock River. 2,000 rubber ducks will race downstream in a vibrant spectacle, cheered on by families, friends, and visitors from across the region.

Ducks can be purchased for $5 each, and prizes will be awarded for the winning duck! Purchase your ducks here.

Proceeds from the Duck Race will support:
Friends of the Rappahannock | protecting and restoring the river we love most.
The City’s FUNd Parks Fund | enhancing parks, expanding access, and creating healthier, more equitable outdoor spaces.

Yellow rubber duck with 250 on its back wearing a patriotic hat in the water in front of a white bridge. Fredericksburg Rubber Ducky Derby text.

Event Details

Saturday, July 4, 2026
12pm
Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park, Downtown, Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
$5/Duck