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CARES Duck Race & Family Fun Day at Shiawassee Park
August 6, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
The CARES Annual Duck Race is just one month away! Get ready to make a splash at Family Fun Day on Wednesday, August 6th at Shiawassee Park in Farmington. Watch thousands of ducks race down the Rouge River for a chance to win a year’s worth of groceries from Busch’s Fresh Food Market!
Event Highlights:
Duck Race + Decoy Duck Race for Sponsors
Live Music from Killer Flamingos & DJ Rock Out Entertainment
Bounce houses, obstacle course, petting zoo, face painting, escape room
Nutty Scientists LOONEY GAS Show + STEM stations
Food from Busch’s, Farmhouse Coffee, Bulldog Cheesesteaks & more
Duck Race + Decoy Duck Race for Sponsors
Live Music from Killer Flamingos & DJ Rock Out Entertainment
Bounce houses, obstacle course, petting zoo, face painting, escape room
Nutty Scientists LOONEY GAS Show + STEM stations
Food from Busch’s, Farmhouse Coffee, Bulldog Cheesesteaks & more
Adopt Ducks: Starting at $5 each, or bundle and save! Each duck fights hunger, supports local families, and increases your chances to win big.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Showcase your brand and commitment, or earn money back by selling Duck Race tickets.
Duck Hotline: (248) 765-7396
Adopt online by clicking “Tickets” above
Learn more at caresfh.org and click “Duck Race”
Get your ducks early before we sell out!
Mark your calendars for August 6th. Let’s get together, have some fun, and make our community a stronger, more caring place!
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So many chances to win THIS WEDNESDAY at the CARES Duck Race!
Get ready for a day full of prizes, excitement, and community fun at Shiawassee Park!
Here is a breakdown of the incredible prizes waiting for our lucky duck winners:
1st Prize: $100 a week for a year in groceries from Busch’s Market — a $5,200 value!
2nd Prize: LG 55” 4K Smart TV – $500 value
Donated by Paulson’s Audio Visual (Farmington Hills)
3rd Prize: $500 gift certificate
Donated by Steinkopf Nursery (Farmington Hills)
4th Prize: Family portrait session – $500 value
Donated by Focal Point Studio (Farmington)
5th Prize: Weekend use of a Volvo and dinner – $500 value
Plus dozens of other prizes available at the park, including:
• 60 gift cards from Jersey Mike’s (12 Mile & Farmington)
• Five $20 cards from First Watch
• Gift cards from BJ’s Brewhouse, Olga’s, Subway, Chocolate Chipped Bakery, Ground Control, Peterlins, Heights Brewery, and more
• Reflexology gift cards from Michelle Zmich Therapeutics ($160 total)
• A handmade wooden bowl from Dennis’s Bowls ($100)
• Red Wings puck signed by Jeff Petry
• Detroit Zoo admission + parking
• An overnight stay at Vanguard Hotel Ann Arbor ($200 value)
• Spa and salon packages from Bijou, Legato, The Vines, and Massage Luxe
• Pet supplies from Premier Pets (Livonia) ($150 value)
• Car care package from Clean Express Auto Wash ($115 value)
• Fresh Thyme water and gift cards
• Two pies from The Pie Collective by Achatz
• And a $40 gift card from Farmington Brewing Company
Every duck you adopt helps feed local families through CARES Food Pantry.
Adopt your ducks now before they sell out!
Get ready for a day full of prizes, excitement, and community fun at Shiawassee Park!
Here is a breakdown of the incredible prizes waiting for our lucky duck winners:
1st Prize: $100 a week for a year in groceries from Busch’s Market — a $5,200 value!
2nd Prize: LG 55” 4K Smart TV – $500 value
Donated by Paulson’s Audio Visual (Farmington Hills)
3rd Prize: $500 gift certificate
Donated by Steinkopf Nursery (Farmington Hills)
4th Prize: Family portrait session – $500 value
Donated by Focal Point Studio (Farmington)
5th Prize: Weekend use of a Volvo and dinner – $500 value
Plus dozens of other prizes available at the park, including:
• 60 gift cards from Jersey Mike’s (12 Mile & Farmington)
• Five $20 cards from First Watch
• Gift cards from BJ’s Brewhouse, Olga’s, Subway, Chocolate Chipped Bakery, Ground Control, Peterlins, Heights Brewery, and more
• Reflexology gift cards from Michelle Zmich Therapeutics ($160 total)
• A handmade wooden bowl from Dennis’s Bowls ($100)
• Red Wings puck signed by Jeff Petry
• Detroit Zoo admission + parking
• An overnight stay at Vanguard Hotel Ann Arbor ($200 value)
• Spa and salon packages from Bijou, Legato, The Vines, and Massage Luxe
• Pet supplies from Premier Pets (Livonia) ($150 value)
• Car care package from Clean Express Auto Wash ($115 value)
• Fresh Thyme water and gift cards
• Two pies from The Pie Collective by Achatz
• And a $40 gift card from Farmington Brewing Company
Every duck you adopt helps feed local families through CARES Food Pantry.
Adopt your ducks now before they sell out!
