Casting Bread In The Community
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Our favorite community celebration returns Saturday June 13, 2026!
The 11th Annual Ducky Regatta Festival is Casting Bread's signature fundraising event and this year offers even more fun for the whole family!
From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. join us along the scenic banks of the Middle Fork of the New River as we welcome summer and celebrate our twentieth year of sharing food, compassion and community.
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Entry is FREE for all and includes access to all the fun! What could be better than raising funds to support food assistance and community programs across our region, while also bringing together local businesses, community organizations, families, and supporters for a joyful day by the river?!
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The highlight of the festival is the iconic rubber duck race down the Middle Fork, where adopted ducks compete for exciting prizes. In addition to the main race, “Duckling Races” for kids will take place throughout the day.
AND for the first time ever, every child under 18 attending the festival will receive a free race entry upon arrival, ensuring even more opportunities for families to participate in the fun!
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Sponsorships allow the festival to offer free admission for all including bounce houses, games with fun prizes, crafts projects, music, yummy snacks, vendor and community partner tables and more! Combining celebration and generosity to support neighbors experiencing food insecurity across North Carolina, all funds raised through sponsorships and duck adoptions directly support Casting Bread’s Free Market and Café programs, which provide dignified food access and community connection to all who walk through its doors. The following sponsorship opportunities are available:
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