THE broader Shelford community has a quacker of a day in store later this month when the town\u2019s big fundraiser for the local cricket club, primary school, and progress association returns.<\/p>\n
Shelford Duck Race is back on Sunday 25 February at the recreation reserve, with its traditional rubber duck rush down the Leigh River, and a program of family-favourite activities.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs well as the race, we have kids\u2019 entertainment, rides, and a show-and-shine,\u201d said Shelford Progress Association secretary and treasurer Glenn Jeffery.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe CFA and SES will be there, as well as lots of food and drink stalls, craft and market stalls, and a licenced bar.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s something for everyone whether it\u2019s cars, live music from Andy Pobjoy, or kids\u2019 entertainment. Everyone\u2019s welcome to sit back, relax and catch up with people.\u201d<\/p>\n
After the one of the biggest duck race days ever in 2023, Mr Jeffery said the SPA committee are keen to keep the positive energy and momentum building.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe would have had over 4000 people there last year, and we hope to replicate that, or keep that growth going,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf people come along and have a great time, we\u2019d love to see them coming back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Jeffery said Federal and State parliamentarians, and local councillors are booked into attend.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an opportunity for us to show them what\u2019s going on in Shelford,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The race will run at 3pm, with the day of programming running from 11am to 4pm with free entry.<\/p>\n
Duck adoptions, also known as race tickets, can be purchased at bit.ly\/3HDi3r8. First prize is $1000, second is $500, and third is $250.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE broader Shelford community has a quacker of a day in store later this month when the town\u2019s big fundraiser for the local cricket club, primary school, and progress association returns. Shelford Duck Race is back on Sunday 25 February at the recreation reserve, with its traditional rubber duck rush down the Leigh River, and […]<\/p>\n