GUERNSEY--It's August. School is about to start, football and volleyball practices are underway and that can only mean one thing--it's time to turn the ducks loose on the river for Duck Daze!
This Saturday, those who have purchased a Quack Pack will anxiously await the finish as little numbered ducks swim from the west river bridge to the south river bridge. The first five to arrive will put some extra cash in the pockets of their owners.
Quack Packs are still available at both banks, Register Cliff Pharmacy, and City Hall. They contain five numbers that correspond to the ducks that will be dropped into the water at 10:30 a.m. sharp from the west river bridge. Each Quack Pack includes the five tickets, a commemorative rubber duck and a duck chip clip

The day will kick off at 8 a.m. with the traditional 5K Duck Dash. Drop-in registration begins at 7 a.m. at the corner of Heimbuck West Park on the west side of Guernsey. Run, waddle or walk—entry fees are $10; t-shirts can be ordered for $15 each.
Then it’s time to find out whose duck is fit and fast enough to swim its way to the money. The first five to reach the south bridge will take home prizes of $750 for first; $500 for second; $250 for third and $100 each to fourth and fifth. (You do not have to be present to win.)
Beginning at 11 a.m., activities get underway just south of the river bridge at the Hub City Motorcyle Club grounds. The Guernsey Farmer’s Market will be set up at the parking lot near the east end of the Lucindy Rollins Walking Trail. A small admission fee (aduts-$5; 3-12-$2; under 3-free) gets you in the Hub City gates for a full afternoon of family fun, games and music. (Proceeds go to help fund the PCMH and PCLH Foundation.) Food vendors will be on site with lunch available along with a beer garden for those 21 and over. Music begins playing at noon and continues to 6 p.m., provided by Chug Creek Revival, The Renegades (Torrington) and Larry Phillips (Douglas). Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
A cornhole and horseshoe tournament will be held ($20 entry fee per two-person team) along with some additional games for kids and adults.
Set this very special day aside and plan to join the fun at this year’s Duck Daze in Guernsey.