Auburn Day and 28th Annual Duck Race
Schedule of Events
September 11,2021 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Schedule of Events
Sept 11 7:30 am - 10:00am Duckling Dash starting at the safety complex. Contact: jenn@goodshepherdsfoundation.org for more information
9:45 am The Auburn Police and Fire Dept will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Service in front of the AVS near the flag.
10:00 am - 1:15 pm Duck Race Tickets - Purchase at Auburn Historical Association tent
10:30 am - 2:00pm Wooden Soul Band (on stage across from Library)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Great Bay Pottery Apple Pie Contest, Judging and Awards
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Local book authors and vendors selling great merchandise
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Auburn Village School tents
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Pretty Chicken Contest (drop off 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
12:00 Apple Pie Contest winner and other announcements (stage)
12:15 Police Dog demonstration near library
1:30 pm Ducks start swimming!
2:00 pm Pretty Chicken Contest prize awards
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Duck Race winners announced after all the ducks cross the bridge
9:45 am The Auburn Police and Fire Dept will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Service in front of the AVS near the flag.
10:00 am - 1:15 pm Duck Race Tickets - Purchase at Auburn Historical Association tent
10:30 am - 2:00pm Wooden Soul Band (on stage across from Library)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Great Bay Pottery Apple Pie Contest, Judging and Awards
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Local book authors and vendors selling great merchandise
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Auburn Village School tents
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Pretty Chicken Contest (drop off 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
12:00 Apple Pie Contest winner and other announcements (stage)
12:15 Police Dog demonstration near library
1:30 pm Ducks start swimming!
2:00 pm Pretty Chicken Contest prize awards
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Duck Race winners announced after all the ducks cross the bridge
Throughout the day:
- Auburn Historical Association duck race tickets and souvenir table (Books, Great Bay pottery, 175th Auburn anniversary ornament, duck race posters, scarecrows)
- Parks and Rec activities including a climbing wall corn maze and petting zoo
- Friends of the Griffin Library booth - popcorn, drinks, Pick-a-Duck
- Authors Alley - Meet some local authors (library parking lot)
- Auburn Fire Department food booth - sausage subs
- Auburn Police Department Fry Guys food booth (French fries)
- Longmeadow Church – Fried dough and baked goods
- Food Trucks: B's Tacos, Winniez Mobile Diner, Sweet Crunch Bakeshop and Catering
- Roaming Railroad trackless train ride ($5 a ride)
- Wanda the Clown
- Pretty Chicken Contest
- Auburn Village School kids games
- Vendor booths with crafts, and other great merchandise
Note: On Friday, Sept 10, the Parks and Rec department will be sponsoring a fun Friday night at the AVS as a lead up to Auburn Day and Duck Race event. It will begin at 6:30 with food trucks available, at 7:00 the band Whiskey Business will take the stage and at 9:00 there will be fireworks! Hope to see you there!