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Holmfirth Duck Race 2024 (40th Anniversary)
About the event
Dates and venues
Themes
Further information
About the event
In 1984, a crowd of nervous little yellow chaps gathered in Holmfirth. Little did they know that they would be starting a tradition that would be recognised and, dare we say, beloved by people the world over.
That’s right folks; it’s time again for the Holmfirth Duck Race!
After last years successful event we thought we'd give this whole race thing another go and subject ourselves to another year of the yellow racing phenomenon.
This years event will be held on Sunday 7th July 2024 (The event is always held on the first Sunday in July), what can we say it's a bit of local tradition!
Our street teams will be out and about a few weeks prior to the event selling tickets and taking Quackers the fluffy duck for his morning walk. They’d love your encouragement too.
Good luck to all of our quackers and backers!
Please click on the link under Further Information for more details, and to buy a duck.
Dates and venues
Sunday 7 July 2024 - 12:00pm,
Various venues in Holmfirth, Holmfirth, HD9 1AA
Further information
Links
Event facebook page
Event website
Includes Buy a Duck ticket
Documents
Themes
Charity and fundraising
Events designed to raise money for charity - volunteer helpers are often welcome.
Children up to age 12 (including family events and pantomimes)
Events suitable for children up to around aged 12, also family events.
Festivals and galas
Kirklees has a rich tapestry of festivals of all kinds, which take place throughout the year and especially during the summer. Please see the list for more details. List also includes Christmas events.