The RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion will make a splash again this year! Returning to Brown's Island on August 3, 2024, the Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) will host the iconic race and Richmond's largest sensory-friendly festival.  Proceeds from the RVA Duck Race support the ASCV's critical programming and services fo our local autism community.

Purchase your Duck Entries for the chance to win incredible prizes, including our $10,000 Grand Prize!  Then join us on Brown's Island to watch the ducks float down the canal and race toward the finish line.  Ducks will be sold online leading up to the event.  

ASCV's Festival of Inclusion is a sensory-friendly festival designed to include and accommodate individuals with autism and othr developmental disabilities. Zoned areas throughout the festival will offer fun activities for the whole family, as well as highlight the incredible work that the ASCV and fellow local organizations do to make Richmond a more inclusive city. The festival will be held on Brown's Island from 11AM – 4 PM and will include music, family activity zones, vendors, food, and so much more!

As you make your plans to join us for the RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion, be sure to check out our FAQs Page for more information on where to park, what you can bring with you, and other important details!  

Download our social story for what to expect when you visit the RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion!

Food & Drinks

We'll have food trucks on site for great eats and sweet treats! 

Looking for a refreshing beverage?  Center of the Universe has you covered!  Cider and wine will also be available.

See photos from last year's event:

Photos by Dave Pearson and Tom Topinka.