Rotary Club of Laurens announces 24th Annual Little River Duck Race
September 29, 2026
The Rotary Club of Laurens will host its 24th Annual Little River Duck Race on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. during Squealin’ on the Square in Downtown Laurens.
The Duck Race is the club’s largest annual fundraiser, helping Rotary continue programs and partnerships that make an impact locally. Funds raised support the club’s Backpack Program, which provides food for students to take home over the weekend, Rotary Readers, and local youth programs such as Straight Street, along with other community service initiatives.
Duck Race tickets are available for a $5 donation for one duck or $20 for five ducks. Cash prizes include $350 for the first duck, $150 for the second duck and $100 for the last duck.
Every ticket also includes coupons for Buy One Giant Burger, Get One Free at Whiteford’s; Buy One Jump Hour, Get One Free at Big Air Trampoline Park; and $5 off a $25 purchase at ACE Hardware.
Tickets may be purchased at the Rotary Booth during Squealin’ on the Square on race day or in advance at Commission of Public Works (CPW), Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission (LCWSC), or The Ridge on Thursdays between 1–2 p.m. Tickets are also available by contacting Cathy at (864) 981-3605 or any Laurens Rotarian.
The Rotary Club of Laurens brings together local leaders and community members with a shared commitment to service above self. Through service projects, youth initiatives, community partnerships and charitable giving, the club works throughout the year to create lasting impacts in Laurens County.
The Rotary Club of Laurens thanks Commission of Public Works, Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission, Laurens Drug Co., Joe Babb, Thomason Jewelers, Robertson’s ACE Hardware, Garcia’s Kitchen and ROMA Ristorante Italiano for supporting this year’s fundraiser.
ittle River Duck Race
LAURENS, S.C. — The Rotary Club of Laurens will host its 24th Annual Little River Duck Race on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. during Squealin’ on the Square in Downtown Laurens.
The Duck Race is the club’s largest annual fundraiser, helping Rotary continue programs and partnerships that make an impact locally. Funds raised support the club’s Backpack Program, which provides food for students to take home over the weekend, Rotary Readers, and local youth programs such as Straight Street, along with other community service initiatives.
Duck Race tickets are available for a $5 donation for one duck or $20 for five ducks. Cash prizes include $350 for the first duck, $150 for the second duck and $100 for the last duck.
Every ticket also includes coupons for Buy One Giant Burger, Get One Free at Whiteford’s; Buy One Jump Hour, Get One Free at Big Air Trampoline Park; and $5 off a $25 purchase at ACE Hardware.
Tickets may be purchased at the Rotary Booth during Squealin’ on the Square on race day or in advance at Commission of Public Works (CPW), Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission (LCWSC), or The Ridge on Thursdays between 1–2 p.m. Tickets are also available by contacting Cathy at (864) 981-3605 or any Laurens Rotarian.
The Rotary Club of Laurens brings together local leaders and community members with a shared commitment to service above self. Through service projects, youth initiatives, community partnerships and charitable giving, the club works throughout the year to create lasting impacts in Laurens County.
The Rotary Club of Laurens thanks Commission of Public Works, Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission, Laurens Drug Co., Joe Babb, Thomason Jewelers, Robertson’s ACE Hardware, Garcia’s Kitchen and ROMA Ristorante Italiano for supporting this year’s fundraiser.
