SHELFORD
DUCK RACE
Shelford's big annual event
11am - 4pm - Last Sunday each February
Congratulations to the 2026 winners
Place | Prize | Duck Name | Winner Name |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,500 | Feathers | Cate Maginnity |
2 | $700 | Northern Goddess | Ross Reed |
3 | $400 | ChilliPepper | Leonie Brown |
4 | $350 | Lucky Ducky | Zita Young |
5 | $300 | Blue Dog Lover | Brandon Northwood |
6 | $250 | Darth Vader | Natalie Brewster |
7 | $200 | Choccywoccydoodah | Paige Hovey |
8 | $150 | I'm not good, I'm just Ducky | Robert Koser |
9 | $100 | Quacka Dundee | Jane Cowlishaw |
10 | $50 | Duck Simba | Chris Kershaw |
The Shelford Duck Race is a beloved annual event held on the last Sunday of February in the picturesque township of Shelford, Victoria.
Reborn after a number of years’ hiatus, the event was revived by a dedicated group of local residents following a major flood that saw the Leigh River break its banks, inundating the Shelford Primary School, Cricket Club, and a number of homes. What started as a small community response has grown into a much-anticipated day of fun, featuring the iconic Duck Race on the Leigh River, along with food, local craft, art, and produce stalls, entertainment, and a strong sense of local spirit.
Today, the event is organised by a volunteer committee, with all proceeds supporting three vital community groups: the Shelford Primary School, Shelford Cricket Club, and the Shelford Progress Association.
It's a celebration of resilience, community pride, and good old-fashioned country fun.
Shelford Recreation Reserve
1 The Parade Road, Shelford
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