We’re happy to present…
Wednesday, August 6th
Event Starts at 3:00 pm
The CARES in Farmington Hills Duck Race is a fun-filled community event where thousands of rubber ducks race to the finish, raising vital funds to support local families in need. Sponsoring the race not only puts your name in front of an engaged audience but also directly contributes to food security and essential programs that uplift our community.
Watch the 2025 Recap Video!
Congratulations to
2025 Duck Race Winners
First Place Prize
Donated By: Busch’s Market Shopping Spree
Prize: $100 a week for a year
Value: $5,200.00
Winner: Jeanette Wulff
Duck Number: 6069
Second Place Prize
Donated By: Paulson’s Audio Visual
Prize: LG55″ 4K Smart TV
Value: $500.00
Winner: Jon Leigh
Duck Number: 2944
Third Place Prize
Donated By: Steinkopf Nursery
Prize: Gift Certificate
Value: $500.00
Winner: Jessica Beamer
Duck Number: 3810
Fourth Place Prize
Donated By: Focal Point Studios
Prize: Family Portrait
Value: $500.00
Winner: Dorinda
Duck Number: 0762
Fifth Place Prize
Donated By: LaFontaine Volvo Farmington Hills
Prize: Gift Certificate
Value: $500.00
Winner: Kelsey Carpenter
Duck Number: 6419
Sixth Place Prize
Donated By: Bijou Salon, BJ’s Brewhouse Livonia, Angel Works, Heights Brewing, First Watch
Prize: Gift Certificates + Bracelet
Value: $220.00
Winner: Daniel Pawa
Duck Number: 6625
Seventh Place Prize
Donated By: Vanguard Hotel, Ann Arbor, Legato Salon & Spa
Prize: Gift Certificates
Value: $267.00
Winner: Christopher Maynard
Duck Number: 7201
Eighth Place Prize
Donated By: Dennis’s Bowls, Reflexology, Chocolate Chipped Bakery, Fresh Thyme, First Watch, Blue Hat Coffee
Prize: Gift Certificates + Wooden Bowl + Coffee
Value: $221.00
Winner: Dragan
Duck Number: 9681
Ninth Place Prize
Donated By: Perfect Game, Red Wings, Reflexology, Subway
Prize: Gift Certificates + Signed Puck
Value: $260.00
Winner: Debbie Beals
Duck Number: 4729
Tenth Place Prize
Donated By: ITC Holdings Corporation, Olga’s, Peterlin’s
Prize: Kids Bike + Helmet + Gift Certificates
Value: $250.00
Winner: Lajean Nagrant
Duck Number: 0838
Eleventh Place Prize
Donated By: Farmer John’s Greenhouse, Reflexology, The Vines Flowers, Books Less Traveled, Heights Brewing, First Watch
Prize: Gift Certificates
Value: $235.00
Winner: Michael Dudash
Duck Number: 9377
Twelfth Place Prize
Donated By: Delta Hotels by Marriott, Legato Salon & Spa, First Watch
Prize: Gift Certificates
Value: $249.00
Winner: Aiden Higgason
Duck Number: 3962
Thirteenth Place Prize
Donated By: Premier Pets Livonia, Reflexology, Farmington Brewing Company, Farmington Civic Theater
Prize: Gift Bag + Gift Certificates
Value: $262.00
Winner: Marcy Hornsby-Mohr
Duck Number: 1201
Fourteenth Place Prize
Donated By: Massage Luxe, Clean Express Auto Wash, Ground Control, Peterlin’s, Achatz Pies, First Watch
Prize: Gift Certificates + Coffee + Pie
Value: $237.00
Winner: Cromwell Family Chiropractic
Fifteenth Place Prize
Donated By: Detroit Zoo, BJ’s Brewhouse, Legato Salon & Spa, Achatz Pies, Fresh Thyme
Prize: Admission + Gift Certificates + Pie
Value: $257.00
Winner: Ronnie Johns
Duck Number: 3688
Come to the River!
Join us for a Family Fun Event
What is the CARES Duck Race?
At Shiawassee Park
What’s Happening
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Family Fun starts at 3:00 p.m
- Entertainment by the Killer Flamingos and DJ “Rock Out Entertainment”
- Family Fun Games – Sponsored by the Farmington Hills YMCA
- Bounce Houses – Sponsored by The Gathering Church
- Petting Zoo – Sponsored by Cromwell Chiropractic
- Fishing for Pennies – Sponsored by LOC Credit Union
- Escape Room – Sponsored by Escape Room Novi
- Water Tent – Sponsored by Community Choice Credit Union
- Donation Tent – Sponsored by Farmington Masonic Lodge #151
- Obstacle Course – Sponsored by the Farmington Hills Fire Department
- Food Vendors – Busch’s Fresh Food Market, Olive Thyme Catering, Farmhouse Coffee and Ice Cream, Bulldog Cheesesteaks, Never Forgotten Bakery, Pizza
- Face Paint
- Barber Shop Quartet
Sponsorship Levels:
· Golden Duck- $10,000
· Big Splash- $5,000
· River/ Bridge – $2,500
· Quack – Quack the Duck are Back – $1,500
· Friends of the Flock – $500
· Decoy Duck Race Participant – $250
· Bring your Business Banner to the Race! – $250
· Business Marketing Opportunity in Shiawassee Park during the Duck Race Event – $250
Adopt Ducks:
· One ( 1) Quack – $5
· Six (6) Quacks – $25
· Lucky Ducky(13) – $50
· Max (28)Quack – $100
“Adopt a duck” refers to purchasing a chance to win in the Rubber Duck Race, one duck entry. Rubber Ducks will not be distributed to adopters.
Making a Prize Donation
· We are seeking Duck Race Prize Items or Services . Please send us a brief description of the prize or services along with the estimated retail value.
· We also accept monetary donations.
Call the Duck Hotline at 248-765-7396 to arrange for pick up or drop off.
Support the CARES Community
· Your organization helps CARES and its mission to feed
families by selling Duck Tickets.
· In return, CARES supports your organization with a $1.00
rebate for every Duck Ticket you sell.*
Everyone Wins! – A minimum number of 25 tickets sold required to receive rebate. Then…. come aboard and help sell DUCK TICKETS!
PRIZES
1st PLACE PRIZE!
1st Prize is $100 a week for 1 year in groceries from any Busch’s! Total value $5,200!
2nd Place Prize!
LG 55″ 4K Smart TV – $500 Value – Donated by Paulson’s Audio Visual (Farmington Hills)
3rd Place Prize!
$500 Gift Certificate – Donated by Steinkopf Nursery (Farmington Hills)
4th Place Prize!
Family Portrait ($500 Value) – Donated by Focal Point Studio (Farmington)
5th Place Prize!
Weekend Use of Volvo and Dinner ($500 Value)
Feathered Friends and Fabulous Prizes!
Jersey Mike’s (12 Mile and Farmington) – 60 gift cards ($10 each)
First Watch – Five $20 gift cards
Bracelet – One $25 gift card
Road Less Traveled Book Store – $25 gift card
BJ’s Brewhouse (Livonia) – Two $50 gift cards
Massage Luxe – Gift card for massage or facial
Olga’s – $25 gift card
Subway – $20 gift card
Red Wings – Hockey puck signed by Jeff Petry
Vanguard Hotel (Ann Arbor) – Gift certificate for overnight stay ($200 value)
Farmer John’s Greenhouse – $100 gift card
Detroit Zoo – Four admission tickets and parking
Bijou Salon – $100 gift card
Legato Salon & Spa (Farmington) – Four service gift cards ($170 total)
The Vines Flowers – $25 gift card
Premier Pets (Livonia) – Bag of dog supplies ($150 value)
Clean Express Auto Wash – $50 gift card plus car care supplies ($65 value)
Fresh Thyme – Two $25 gift cards and 10 cases of water
Chocolate Chipped Bakery – $25 gift card
Ground Control – $15 gift card and $20 bag of coffee
Michelle Zmich Therapeutics– (4 reflexology giftcards $40 each) – $160
Heights Brewery – (2) $25 gift cards
Dennis’s Bowls – hand made wooden bowl ($100) – no website
The Pie Collective by Achatz – Two Pies
- Peterlins – 2 ($25) gift cards
Farmington Brewing Company – $40 gift card
Duck Race 2024 Recap
The CARES Duck Race is a beloved annual event in Farmington Hills, bringing the community together for a fun and impactful day. Held each August at Shiawassee Park, the event features thousands of rubber ducks racing down the river, creating a colorful and exciting spectacle. Over the years, attendance has grown significantly, with last year’s race seeing over 8,000 ducks dropped into the water.
Beyond the race itself, the event includes family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and opportunities for the community to support CARES of Farmington Hills. With each passing year, the Duck Race continues to grow, strengthening community bonds while raising awareness for CARES’ mission of helping families in need.
Duck Race
2025 Sponsors
Golden Duck Sponsors
Big Splash Sponsor
River/Bridge Sponsor
Quack Quack the Ducks are Back Sponsors
Friends of the Flock Sponsors
Business Presence in Shiawassee Park
See you there!
Join us for an unforgettable day at Shiawassee Park as we celebrate community, fun, and a great cause! Whether you’re cheering on the ducks, enjoying the festivities, or just soaking in the excitement, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this growing tradition—bring your friends, family, and community spirit!
We can’t wait to see you at the CARES Duck Race! 🐤