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7th Annual rubber duck derby festival | PHOTOS

July 13, 2025 by The Baltimore Sun

7th Annual rubber duck derby festival Saturday, in Union Bridge.

The winning ducks were first place number 985, second place number 734 and third place number 103 after the race at the Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival .(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
The winning ducks were first place number 985, second place number 734 and third place number 103 after the race at the Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival .(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Rob Cline releases the numbered rubber ducks into the Little Pipe Creek for the annual Dream Big Union Bridge Rubber Duck Derby Festival race in Union Bridge.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Rob Cline releases the numbered rubber ducks into the Little Pipe Creek for the annual Dream Big Union Bridge Rubber Duck Derby Festival race in Union Bridge.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)

The crowd watches the numbered rubber ducks reach the finish line in hopes that one of their ducks wins the race along Little Pipe Creek during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
The crowd watches the numbered rubber ducks reach the finish line in hopes that one of their ducks wins the race along Little Pipe Creek during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Destin Wachter, 6, and Camden Costelllo, 2, feed hay to two ponies in the Stars and Stripes Petting Corral during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival held on Saturday July 12.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Destin Wachter, 6, and Camden Costelllo, 2, feed hay to two ponies in the Stars and Stripes Petting Corral during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival held on Saturday July 12.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Richard Buntin tries a sample of Rosie Cheeks Distillery caramel apple flavored moonshine at the Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Richard Buntin tries a sample of Rosie Cheeks Distillery caramel apple flavored moonshine at the Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)

An inflatable patriotic duck greets visitors at the Maryland Jeep Club's Jeep Show during Dream Big Union Bridge Rubber Duck Derby held on Saturday July 12.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
An inflatable patriotic duck greets visitors at the Maryland Jeep Club’s Jeep Show during Dream Big Union Bridge Rubber Duck Derby held on Saturday July 12.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Festival goers line Little Pipe Creek bank to watch the numbered rubber ducks float from the starting line along the Donald D. Wilson Walking Trail during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Festival goers line Little Pipe Creek bank to watch the numbered rubber ducks float from the starting line along the Donald D. Wilson Walking Trail during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Payload rock band performs during the Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Payload rock band performs during the Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)

Lindsay Levine and her children Everett, 6, and Olivia, 3, look over the hand-made crocheted necklaces and trucker hats at vendor Melissa Winfield's Hook & A Prayer booth during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Lindsay Levine and her children Everett, 6, and Olivia, 3, look over the hand-made crocheted necklaces and trucker hats at vendor Melissa Winfield’s Hook & A Prayer booth during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
The crowd is reflected in Little Pipe Creek as they watch the numbered rubber ducks float to the finish line during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
The crowd is reflected in Little Pipe Creek as they watch the numbered rubber ducks float to the finish line during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
The rock band Payload performs on the main stage during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
The rock band Payload performs on the main stage during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)

A crowd watches Rob Cline collect the winning rubber ducks at the finish line on Little Pipe Creek during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
A crowd watches Rob Cline collect the winning rubber ducks at the finish line on Little Pipe Creek during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Bill Parsons, of Mount Airy, takes a photo on an inflatable rubber duck at Sterling Quality Water's booth during Union Bridge Dream Big Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Bill Parsons, of Mount Airy, takes a photo on an inflatable rubber duck at Sterling Quality Water’s booth during Union Bridge Dream Big Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
The bin with the numbered rubber ducks were ready for the Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival race.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
The bin with the numbered rubber ducks were ready for the Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival race.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)

Kayakers watch the numbered rubber ducks float from the starting line on Little Pipe Creek during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Kayakers watch the numbered rubber ducks float from the starting line on Little Pipe Creek during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Meg Edson and Sean Oberle, of Frederick, check the posted list with their names and their five numbered ducks before the annual Rubber Duck Derby race in Union Bridge.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Meg Edson and Sean Oberle, of Frederick, check the posted list with their names and their five numbered ducks before the annual Rubber Duck Derby race in Union Bridge.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Cole Collins, 8, and Tyler McNeill, 8, of Ellicott City, climb the 70 foot inflatable obstacle course at the Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Cole Collins, 8, and Tyler McNeill, 8, of Ellicott City, climb the 70 foot inflatable obstacle course at the Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)

Several seasonal flavored craft spirits drinks by Rosie Cheeks were available for sampling and sale during the Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Several seasonal flavored craft spirits drinks by Rosie Cheeks were available for sampling and sale during the Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Rob Cline holds up the first place winning rubber duck number 985 during Dream Big Union Bridge annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Rob Cline holds up the first place winning rubber duck number 985 during Dream Big Union Bridge annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Jonathan Albritton, 15, takes a selfie at Sterling Quality Water's tent during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Jonathan Albritton, 15, takes a selfie at Sterling Quality Water’s tent during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)

New Windsor Lions Club member Dave Keefer drives the barrel train at the Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival held on Saturday July 12.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
New Windsor Lions Club member Dave Keefer drives the barrel train at the Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival held on Saturday July 12.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
The winning rubber duck number 985 nears the finish line on Little Pipe Creek during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
The winning rubber duck number 985 nears the finish line on Little Pipe Creek during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
A crowd watches kayakers ready to assist the rubber ducks as they float from the starting line during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival race on the Little Pipe Creek along the Donald D. Wilson Walking Trail.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
A crowd watches kayakers ready to assist the rubber ducks as they float from the starting line during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival race on the Little Pipe Creek along the Donald D. Wilson Walking Trail.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)

Kayakers watch the numbered rubber ducks float from the starting line on Little Pipe Creek during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Kayakers watch the numbered rubber ducks float from the starting line on Little Pipe Creek during Dream Big Union Bridge Annual Rubber Duck Derby Festival.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)

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