RVA DUCK RACE
About the Event
Ready to race?
Returning to Brown's Island on September 6, 2025, the Autism Society of Central Virginia will host the iconic race and Richmond's largest sensory-friendly festival. Beyond the race, this exciting day will feature live music, food vendors, family-friendly zoned areas, and so much more!
Purchase duck entries for the chance to win incredible prizes, including the $10,000 Grand Prize! Proceeds from the RVA Duck Race support the ASCV's critical programming and services for our local autism community. Be sure to check our FAQs for information on where to park, what you can bring with you, and other important details. See you there!
Race Location
Brown's Island
500 Tredegar St
Richmond, VA 23219 US
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Event Schedule
11:00am
Festival of Inclusion Begins
12:30pm
Duck Sales Close
1:00pm
Duck Drop & Race Begins
1:45pm
Awards Ceremony
4:00pm
Festival of Inclusion Ends
Entertainment and Performances
The festival will feature exciting live music from a variety of local artists, including:
- Indira + Guppy Joe
- Susan Greenbaum
- Desirée Roots
- Brooks Billings
Not to mention, some of our favorite local performers and caped crusaders:
- Nutzy + Nutasha
- Jonathan the Juggler
- Vision of Grace
- BlendMasters DJ
Social Story Sensory Guide
Check out our Social Story: your step-by-step sensory guide to the RVA Duck Race.
Food & Drink
We'll have food trucks on site for great eats and sweet treats! Enjoy our delicious food and beverage vendors:
- Kona Ice
- JiJi Frozen Custard
- The Local Cup
- Momma's BBQ
- Goatocado
- Boka Tako
- Happy Mobile Pizza Kitchen
- Beer (sponsored by Center of the Universe)
