THE TICKETS ARE NOT ADMISSION TICKETS, ADMISSION IS FREE AS IS PARKING.

YOU ARE BETTING ON A DUCK TO WIN THE RACE, JUST LIKE A HORSE RACE. WE PAY OUT FIRST PLACE PRIZE OF £150, SECOND PLACE OF £100 AND THIRD PLACE £50. YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING ARE VERY HIGH - 333:1 ON ONE TICKET. THE MORE TICKETS YOU BUY THE CHANCES GET BETTER AND BETTER - ONE BOOK OF 5 TICKETS THE ODDS ARE AS LOW AS 66.7:1 TO WIN.
(As we only have a thousand ducks, these prizes are paid out per thousand tickets sold, so if we sell 5000 tickets the prizes are 5 x first place £150, 5 x second place £100 and 5 x thrid place £50 - the odds of winning are great)

A BIG ADVANTAGE TO BUYING YOUR TICKETS EARLY IS TO AVOID THE QUEUES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EVENT NEXT SUNDAY. LEAVING IT TO THE LAST MINUTE COULD DELAY YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE EVENT!

VOLUNTEERS WILL BE COMING ROUND THE STREETS IN CASTLETHORPE THIS WEEK TO GIVE YOU THE CHANCE TO BUY BEFORE THE DAY.

RACE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE VILLAGE SHOP!
Cash or Debit card only at the shop please
£2 per ticket or £10 per book of 5

"Pimp Your Duck" kits available in the Village Shop £5 each.

RACE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE IN TOMPKINS BUTCHERS (cash only)

RACE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE IN HANSLOPE NEWS (cash only)

RACE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE COCK INN, HANSLOPE (cash only)

Castlethorpe Duck Race & Fun Dog Show Returns This June!

The much-loved Castlethorpe Duck Race and Fun Dog Show is back on Sunday 14th June 2026, taking place from 1pm to 5pm along the beautiful River Tove. This biennial event promises another fantastic afternoon of fun for all ages and is a real highlight of the village calendar.

At the heart of the day is the famous duck race, alongside a fun dog show that always draws plenty of laughs and friendly competition. There will also be fun fair attractions, children’s activities, a tempting selection of food stalls, a beer tent, and a wide variety of local stalls to browse. Don’t miss the ever-popular tea tent, serving a wonderful selection of fabulous homemade cakes — a firm favourite with visitors every year.

As well as being a great family day out, the event plays an important role in supporting the community. All proceeds go towards the upkeep of our SS Simon and Jude Church, and the day also provides local charities and organisations with the opportunity to raise vital funds for worthwhile causes.

The event is run entirely by dedicated volunteers, to whom we are incredibly grateful. We are always happy to welcome new helpers, so if you’d like to get involved or lend a hand, please do get in touch.

Come along, bring the family (and the dog!), and enjoy a wonderful afternoon by the river in support of great local causes.

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email - castlethorpeduckrace@gmail.com