Are you missing the
Grand Lake Duck Races?
we are too!
It all starts with a pirate.
And a rubber duck. Every Pirate Duck needs a ship. And all the Pirate Duck ships set sail. And soon… it’s a Pirate Duck party.
They float. They quack. They sail. Every duck dreams of buried treasure and snacks. So many pirate duck snacks. Kids become captains. Boxes become boats. And suddenly, the whole harbor is alive with stories, laughter, and the squawk of a mountain gull demanding goldfish crackers.
This isn’t just playtime. It’s a full-blown, duck-fueled, cardboard-powered adventure. So grab your duck, make it pirate-y, and join the Pirate Duck Flotilla.
Ahoy, Grand Lake!
The Pirate Duck Flotilla sets sail on Friday, July 18
Headwaters Cove @ Grand Lake
Check in begins at 12:00 Noon
Pirate Duck activities start at 1:00 pm
Join the summer’s most splashtastic event and cheer as Grand Lake summer campers and community members launch shoebox-sized cardboard boats in a battle of buoyancy, bravery and rubber ducky pride.
Want in on the action?
Come build your own boat and float it alongside our fearless pirates!
Open Studio Makerspace nights are FREE at the Grand Lake Center on July 8-10 and July 15-17 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with all the supplies you need to build your own pirate duck boat.
All ages are welcome! Creativity encouraged. Sinking optional.
Don’t duck out! Register today and unleash your inner pirate!
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