Who are the South Attleboro Lions?- We are a local Chapter of the LIONS Club International Foundation, www.lionsclubs.org. We are a group a volunteers dedicated to helping our local community and globally through hands-on work.
What do the South Attleboro Lions Do? Besides our efforts with globally with Lions International locally we raise funds to build ramps all over the Attleboro area and as far as Seekonk for the needy in our area, we give scholarships to AHS & BFHS seniors, we collect glasses and hearing aids, we collect food, raise funds for local food panties and for heat assistance, we bring eye cams to the local schools and so much more.
What are you raising the money for? We are raising more for our local club to continue doing this great work. Just one example is it costs over 20,000 dollars just to service and maintain the ramps we currently have out on loan and the call for ramps increases monthly. With that comes the need for more inventory and storage. We strive to help as many people as we can with our efforts. Your help will go a long way. Thank you for your support.
What is a derby? A sporting contest open to the general public. Like a Rubber Duck RACE!
How do I win? We will be selling numbered ducks for the race. You purchase ducks and the order the ducks make down to the finish line they will win those prizes.
How much is a duck? 1/$3 2/$5 6/$15
How many ducks can I buy? As many as you want! The more the merrier! Grab your friends and start a team or a friendly competition!
Our Goal is to sell 1000 ducks!
How do I buy ducks?
IN PERSON- At NA Walmart& Capron- see the website for dates & the day of the event up to 12:30pm. You will fill out one half of a ticket that corresponds with your duck. We will keep the info half, and you take the numbered ticket half.
ONLINE- You will scan the QR code or follow the link and then purchase your ducks through our ticket leap. You will get an automated email form ticket leap. After that we will send a second email with your duck numbers.
Please note- NO ONE will send you private messages or emails offering to sell you ducks! You can ONLY buy ducks through our website/on our ticket leap page or in person!
Will there be other things to buy? You will be able to buy ducks until 12:30pm and there will be food, T-shirts, mini ducks, a 50/50 drawing, and a DUCK guessing game. We will accept Venmo and cash. There will food and Palagi’s Ice Cream Will be there.
Should I bring cash? SURE! There is no ATM at the park but there is one close by at the local convenience store. We will accept Venmo or cash for all our events accept the Jeep meet. We can’t say what our food vendors will be accepting.
The Duck Race- All the ducks purchased will be placed in buckets and then dumped into the river on the day of the event. The start line is at the bridge near Lamco. They will float towards the finish line and volunteer Lions will be waiting at the finish line to help pull out the winners as they come in. We will have spotters in the water to help any ducks on that may become tangled or stuck on their way.
The prizes- We have over 30 prizes! Visit the Prize list page for more details. Please show our generous donors your support by visiting them!
How do I know if I won and where do I get my prize?- We will have a poster of prizes that we will post the winning numbers on. Prizes can be picked up at the end of the race at the main table where the ducks were originally sold. The winning duck numbers will also be posted to our website and on the Facebook event page. If you are not present, you will be contacted three times with the info provided. If you do not respond you will forfeit your prize.
Is this a rain or shine event? YES! Unless there is severe weather. Watch our Facebook page for the most current updates on the day of the event.
Where can I park? GATRA has graciously allowed us to use their lot for this event. FREE parking will be available in the GATRA parking lot at the train station.
Are there any bathrooms? There are no bathrooms. There is a convenience store close by.
Do I have to be present to win? No, but we hope you come for the music, games, and the JEEPS!! Come and vote for your favorite JEEP! If you are not present, we will make three attempts to contact you through the info provided. After that your prize will be forfeited.
What is a JEEP meet? The jeep meet will be a way for JEEP enthusiasts to show off their jeeps! It is similar to a car show just for JEEPS. They will come and gather in the lot so all who attend can wander by and admire all the different JEEPS. Be sure to take note of the numbers on their windshield so you can vote for your favorite!
Why add a Jeep Meet to a duck race ? Well Jeeps have become very popular in recent years and Ducking Jeeps is a trendy friendship thing that has made jeeps and rubber ducks go together like peanut butter and jelly! It is a very popular past time for Jeepers, so we thought we'd bring the two together for a fun community event and raise some money for our Attleboro LIONS local causes.
What is Jeep Ducking?- The act of placing a rubber duck on someone's Jeep—called Jeep "ducking" and/or "Duck Duck Jeep". This article can give you more info on how it all started https://www.motortrend.com/features/duck-duck-jeep/
How do I vote for my favorite JEEP? We will have a ballot box up at the duck sale table where you can cast your votes. Please see the Duck table for info on when the last vote can be cast and when the winner will be announced.
How do I participate in the JEEP meet? We are asking for a min $5.00 donation. JEEP meet donations are CASH ONLY so we can get the jeeps parked quickly. All attendees of the event will be able to vote for their favorite Jeep and we will award a People's Choice Award which includes a limited-edition Giant Rubber Duck trophy and an interior/exterior detail package courtesy of ABE Mobile Detailing.
Do I have to register for the Jeep meet? NO. We are asking for pre-registration just to be able to reserve as much space as possible in advance.
Where do I go for the JEEP meet? Please look for our map on the FB event page (link here), Jeeps will be entering from County St, onto Riverfront Dr. and entering the lot to the left. It will have an enter sign and an attendant. There will be an attendant collecting donations there. You will receive your number for the People’s choice contest at that time. Please display it on your windshield.
Is this JEEP meet rain or shine? YES! Unless there is severe weather. Watch our Facebook page for the most current updates on the day of the event.
If I am not part of the jeep meet, where can I park? GATRA has graciously allowed us to use their lot for this event. FREE parking will be available in the GATRA parking lot at the train station.
Do I have to be present to win the People’s Choice JEEP Award? YES! Don’t forget to buy some ducks!
I hope we have answered all your questions but if you have any others please reach out.