Duck Race

Thousands gather each September for a fun-filled family event hosted by the Auburn Historical Association. The Duck Race is the main attraction with prizes for the 10 fastest ducks, including a top prize of $1,000! There will be food trucks, local artisans and authors, a small petting farm, an apple pie contest, a kids baking contest, music and climbing wall. Active demonstrations of wool spinning and carding, cider pressing, blacksmithing, rug braiding, pottery making and so much more are ongoing continuously during the day. A parade to celebrate our country's 250th birthday will proceed down Hooksett Rd. 10 am to 3 pm in Auburn Village, Hooksett Road. Admission is free. For more info, visit www.auburnhistorical.org or contact us at info@auburnhistorical.org.

This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.