Discover Putnam - EVENT: PBA Rubber Duck Race

Pluck-A-Duck

PBA Raffle Event

TIME & LOCATION

Sunday, August 11, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Rotary Park - Putnam, CT 06260

MONDAY, August 12, 2024 | 12:00 PM

SECRET DUCK POND - Putnam, CT 06260

RACE PRIZES

ABOUT THE EVENT

QUACK-QUACK! The 2024 PBA Pluck-A-Duck Raffle Event is a fun 2-day event held August 11 from 10:00am – 3:00pm and Monday, August 12 at NOON. The Raffle Event joins forces with the Town of Putnam’s Main Street Car Cruise on August 11, where attendees will enjoy viewing over 1,500 classic cars, live music & more, including the Kids Corner in Rotary Park, where Bounce Houses, Photo Booth, Arts & Crafts Tent, Xen’s Critters, and Celebrity Dunk Tank await kids of all ages. Post a special wish that would make you feel just ducky on the Wall Of Wishes, and a donation will be made to Make-A-Wish Connecticut, in support of creating live changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

On August 12, thousands of rubber ducks will be released at our secret duck pond location in Putnam CT to be ‘plucked’ for a chance to win 100+ fantastic prizes, including gift certificates, tickets to events, gift baskets and much more! And after all prizes have been plucked, the final six waddlers out of the pond will be selected for our “Lame Duck” prizes.

The PBA Pluck-a-Duck Raffle Event is the major fundraising event for the Putnam Business Association. Funds raised will support future free community events such as Zombie Fashion Show, The Great Pumpkin Festival, and International Day, drawing thousands of visitors to the Quiet Corner.

PURCHASE TICKETS

The PBA Pluck-a-Duck Raffle Event is the major fundraising event for the Putnam Business Association. Funds raised will support future free community events such as Zombie Fashion Show, The Great Pumpkin Festival, and Fire & Ice Festival, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the Quiet Corner.

Again this year, 25+non-profit organizations will also benefit from selling duck raffle tickets as an opportunity to raise funds for their worthy cause and those they serve in our community.

PRIZES

CHEER ON YOUR DUCK FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

Tune into the live broadcast on WINY Radio 1350 am & 97.1 fm or Facebook with the Putnam Business Association, sponsored by Jewett City Savings Bank. Thousands of rubber ducks will be released at a secret duck pond location in Putnam CT and "plucked" for a chance to win 100+ fantastic prizes!

Major prizes include:

8000 Watt Generac Generator With Electric Start - (valued as $1200)
$500 VISA GIFT CARD (Top Cash Prize Sponsored by Byrnes Agency)
25 Tons of Sand, Stone or Gravel with delivery within 30 miles - (valued at $450)
6 Month Family Membership to The Hale YMCA Youth & Family Center (valued at $680)
NEWPORT RI Getaway: Overnight Stay Holiday Inn Express Middletown Newport, $50 Gift Certificate Red Parrot Restaurant, 2 Tickets Newport Mansion Tour (valued $375)
YETI Cooler with $50 Gift Card (valued $275)
Foursome round of golf with carts at Connecticut National Golf Club (valued at $280)
FOXWOODS Getaway: 1 Overnight Deluxe Accommodation, $50 Gift Certificate Tanger Outlets, $50 Foxwoods Restaurant Gift Card (valued at $350)
AND MUCH MORE!

TICKETS

HOW TO PURCHASE YOUR DUCK TICKETS

OPTION #1

Non-Profit Partners

The Pluck-A-Duck Raffle Event is expected to raise more than $11,000 for our non-profit partners, as they sell duck raffle tickets as a unique fundraising opportunity;

Access Emergency Shelter/Access Community Action Agency
Bags of Hope CT
Brooklyn Schools PTO
Danielson Veterans Coffee House
Hale YMCA Youth & Family Center
Killingly Girls Softball Team
Natchaug River Young Marines
NEIP
Northeastern CT Arts Guild
Northeast Opportunities for Wellness
Nutmeg Acres Wildlife
Opportunity Works CT Inc./Floral & Gifts of OWC
PAWS Cat Shelter
PCS Class of 2025 / PCS Class 2025 8th Grade DC Trip
Putnam Arts Council
Putnam Lodge of Elks #574
Putnam Rotary Club
Quiet Corner NEMBA
St. James Parochial School
TEEG
Thames Valley Council for Community Action (Meals-On-Wheels Program)
The Arc Eastern Connecticut
The Sunshine Kids Charity
Tourtellotte Memorial High School

OPTION #2

Participating PBA Members

Duck tickets can be purchased at these participating local businesses – stop by today:

Archambault Insurance (143 Providence Street, Putnam CT)
bankHOMETOWN (182 Main St, Putnam CT)Insurance (143 Providence Street, Putnam CT)
Brooklyns Country View Restaurant (170 South Street, Brooklyn CT)
WINY Radio (45 Pomfret St, Putnam CT)
Centreville Bank (Danielson, Plainfield, Pomfret, & Putnam Branches)
Woodstock Creamery at Valleyside Farm (210 Child Hill Road, Woodstock, CT)
Putnam Economic Development (200 School Street, Putnam CT)
Cargill Chevrolet (Putnam and Stafford Springs locations)
Holiday Inn Express (10-12 Johnson Street, Auburn MA)
Main Street Gelato (12 Pomfret Street, Putnam CT)
Sparrow Soap Company (350 Kennedy Drive Putnam)
Kluttered Kloset (174 Providence Street, Putnam CT)
Smoke & Mirrors Beauty Loft (112 Main Street, Unit 7, Putnam CT)

OPTION #3

In-person on select dates

April 20 | 12:30pm – 4:30pm

PBA International Day, Main Street, Putnam CT

May 4 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm

May 11 | 9:0am – 1:00pm

Westfield Church Daffodil Bazaar & Vendor Fair, 210 Main Street, Danielson CT

Quiet Corner Pride Festival, Rotary Park, Putnam CT

May 14 | 7:00am – 11:00am

WINY Radio (drive-thru ticket sales), 45 Pomfret Street, Putnam CT

May 18 | 10:00am – 2:00pm

PBA Fairy & Magic Festival, Main Street, Putnam CT

May 18 | 11:00am – 4:00pm

Jeeps For Wishes Family Day, Hebron Fairgrounds, Hebron CT

May 25 | 9:00am – 12:00pm

Danielson Farmers Market, 25 Westcott Road, Danielson CT

June 8 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

Putnam Farmers Market, 18 Kennedy Drive, Putnam CT

June 17 | 7:00am – 11:00am

WINY Radio (drive-thru ticket sales), 45 Pomfret Street, Putnam CT

June 22 | 9:00am – 12:00pm

Danielson Farmers Market, 25 Westcott Road, Danielson CT

June 26 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Brooklyn Farmers Market, 574 Providence Road, Brooklyn CT

June 29 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

Putnam Farmers Market, 18 Kennedy Drive, Putnam CT

July 6 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

Danielson Farmers Market, 25 Westcott Road, Danielson CT

July 6 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm

Town of Putnam Fireworks, Rotary Park, Putnam CT

July 13 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

Putnam Farmers Market, 18 Kennedy Drive, Putnam CT

June 15 | 7:00am – 11:00am

WINY Radio (drive-thru ticket sales), 45 Pomfret Street, Putnam CT

July 17 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Brooklyn Farmers Market, 574 Providence Road, Brooklyn CT

July 20 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Alfresco Concert & RiverFire, Rotary Park, Putnam CT

July 27 | 9:00am – 12:00pm

Danielson Farmers Market, 25 Westcott Road, Danielson CT

July 30 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Plainfield Farmers Market, Plainfield Early Childhood Center

August 3 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

Putnam Farmers Market, 18 Kennedy Drive, Putnam CT

August 7 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Brooklyn Farmers Market, 574 Providence Road, Brooklyn CT

August 10 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Alfresco Concert & River Fire, Rotary Park, Putnam CT

August 11 | 10:00am – 3:00pm

Pluck-A-Duck Raffle Event, Rotary Park, Putnam CT

OPTION #4

BUY ONLINE

Once we’re halfway thru plucking our amazing prizes, 9 lucky recipients will win the Midstream Mallards prizes, gift baskets filled with items from Northeastern CT businesses, sponsored by Gerardi Insurance/Hilb Group, Bills Bedding & Furniture Showroom and the Shoppers Guide & Turnpike Buyer.

PLUS the first 2 viewers responding to WINY Radio’s or the PBA’s Facebook pages correctly identifying the exact number of ducks swimming in our secret duck pond location will win a $75 gift card, sponsored by Hevy Electric. So, tune in and win!