The Great Fairport Harbor Quack Race 2025
A Splashy Fundraiser for the Fairport Harbor Tourism Council
Get ready for a quacking good time as hundreds of rubber ducks race their way through the heart of Fairport Harbor! Join us August 31, 2025, immediately following the Harboritaville: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett festival, for the Great Fairport Harbor Quack Race – one of the most fun and unique fundraisers on the lake!
🎟️ Get Your Ducks in a Row!
Tickets:
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$10 for 1 Duck
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$20 for a “Quack Pack” of 3 Ducks
Ducks can be purchased below or directly from Fairport Harbor Tourism Council (FHTC) members.
To buy tickets or for more info, call 216-509-6198.
🏁 The Race
Once the Harboritaville festivities wrap up, the ducks hit the water for a high-stakes race with big prizes:
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🥇 1st Place: $1,000
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🥈 2nd Place: $750
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🥉 3rd Place: $500
Winners do not need to be present to win, but why miss out on the fun?
📣 Why We Race
All proceeds support the Fairport Harbor Tourism Council’s mission to promote our village as a vibrant destination for visitors. Your participation helps fund marketing efforts such as:
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Our 2025 summer TV campaign airing throughout June on WOIO Channel 19, CW43, and major streaming platforms
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New advertising efforts on TikTok to reach the next generation of travelers
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Print, digital, and regional tourism collaborations that keep Fairport Harbor in the spotlight
Make a Day of It
Don’t miss Harboritaville, our Jimmy Buffett tribute event earlier that day – filled with live music, beach vibes, food trucks, and tropical fun. Stick around for the Quack Race finale and help us send off summer in classic Fairport fashion. Sponsored by the Fairport Harbor Arts and Culture Alliance
Buy your ducks, support your town, and join the flock!
We’ll see you at the water’s edge on August 31, 2025.