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Race organizers seek more water
At its peak, 300 people in canoes and kayaks have participated in the Naugatuck Valley River Race from the Platts Mill boat launch in Waterbury to downtown Beacon Falls. This year, only 70 have signed up as of earlier this week for Saturday’s race, said Dave Faber, owner of Connecticut Outdoors in Oakville and... »
Yaks and quacks set for encore
BEACON FALLS — The ‘yaks and quacks are coming together again. On May 4, Volunteer Park will be the site of the Naugatuck River Festival, which combines the annual Naugatuck Valley Canoe and Kayak Race and the annual Beacon Falls Duck Race. The Duck Race is hosted by the Beacon Falls Lions and Lioness... »
Yaks plus quacks equals great turnout for River Fest
BEACON FALLS — When the decision was made to combine the town’s two largest events, it was done so with an eye on attracting a larger crowd to enjoy a festive day on the Naugatuck River in Beacon Falls. The combination of yaks and quacks didn’t disappoint. “There’s at least five times as many... »
Yaks and quacks coming together for River Fest
BEACON FALLS — On Saturday two of Beacon Falls’ most popular events will come together on the same day. The Naugatuck Valley Canoe and Kayak Race and the Beacon Falls Duck Race will combine forces this year for one large event known as the River Festival. The theme of this year’s race is Yaks... »
Chamber seeks nonprofits to sell Duck Race tickets
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce is seeking local area nonprofit organizations to benefit from the chamber’s 7th Annual Duck Day and Race. Organizations are sought to sell raffle tickets for the race. “This is an annual event that draws over 5,000 attendees. By participating in the selling of tickets, each non-profit organization... »
Yaks and quacks
Beacon Falls to combine duck and kayak races to create river fest BEACON FALLS — Two of the biggest events in town will come together as one. The Beacon Falls Duck Race and Naugatuck Valley Canoe and Kayak Race will be combined this year in an effort to increase attendance at both events. The... »
Chamber announces duck race winners
Thousands of people turned out for the 6th annual Duck Day & Race Sunday, June 5. Sponsored by the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce, the duck race raised a total of about $36,000 for 75 local nonprofit agencies. The following is the list of the prize winners from the duck race: 1) $5,000 cash, Lou... »
2011 Beacon Falls Summer Scorcher 5k and Kids’ Fun Run
Come kick-off the Beacon Falls Park and Recreation’s summer fireworks celebration with a morning of running for the whole family July 9. The Summer Scorcher offers a Kids’ Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. and a 5k Road Race at 9:00a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Pent Road Pavilion. Awards for top overall... »