Summerville Main Street’s Ducky Derby will be making a comeback on Saturday, May 17 for a fun race down Summerville Town Creek! The event will run from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. outside of the Summerville Depot and also highlight an Invitational Jeep Cruise – In on East Washington Street. Plenty of vendors will be on site with food and crafts and fun activities for kids. The race is set to begin at 1:00 p.m. Adopt a rubber duck for the race by purchasing an adoption ticket for a chance to win the Grand Prize of $500, for the first duck to cross the finish line. The second place duck will be awarded $250, followed by the third place duck bringing home $100.

Jeep owners are invited and encouraged to cruise-in on East Washington Street for a Jeep Cruise-In. A special section of the East Washington Streetscape will be blocked for Jeeps to park and enjoy the day of fun. Participating jeeps will receive a special edition duck sponsored by GP Federal Credit Union while supplies last.

How the duck race works is simple. When adopting a rubber duck, the purchaser will be given a numbered ticket. A rubber ducky is entered into the ducky race with the ticket number written on the bottom of the duck. Adopted duck owners do not have to be present for their rubber duck to win. Donations are $5.00 for one ticket, $25.00 for six tickets, $50.00 for 12 tickets, and $100 gets you 25 tickets. One ticket equals one rubber ducky. Tickets may be purchased at

Summerville City Hall, from Summerville Main Street Volunteers and at the Summerville Main Street Office, located at 179 Union Street. Tickets will also be sold on site at the event beginning at 10:00 a.m.

A Ducky Derby Hat Contest for adult and youth divisions will be held at 12 noon. Free registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Music and entertainment will be provided throughout the day during this free public event. This event is sponsored by Summerville Main Street, G P Federal Credit Union and Pro Roof GA. For more information, email slocklear@summervillega.org