Arthur Lions’ annual Duck Race

From left, Arthur Lions Club president Mike Marshall, Louis Mehlenbacher, Graham Boulding and Heather Mehlenbacher stand beside the bucket-load of ducks just before they are dumped in the Conestogo River. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp

Local musician Helena Royyakkers provided lively tunes while the crowd waited for the duck race to kick off. From left: assistants Jasmine Hummel, Briar Jarrell, Madi Cayer and Leah Hummel enjoyed participating in a song while sporting brightly painted faces. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp

Emily Browne participated in the Arthur Lions Duck Race on May 11. The annual event raises money for the community, and was well attended this year despite cool rainy weather. Browne enjoyed pre-race activities including face painting and balloon creations. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp

Lauren Campbell, left, and Maggie Kienapple present the three winning ducks. The first three ducks to make it from bridge to bridge along the Conestogo River belonged to Wightman Communication, winner of $1000, Madalyn Huber, winner of $250 and Charlene White, who won $100. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp

Go ducks go - Families flocked to the banks of the Conestogo River on May 11 to cheer on the ducks during the Arthur Lion’s Annual Duck Race fundraiser. Over 900 tickets were sold for the event, which raises funds for the community.

Lion Food - The Arthur Lions cooked up burgers and more to a hungry crowd while awaiting the start of the annual Duck Race. From left, Al Rawlins, Wayne Horton and Jen McDougall tended the grill and provided food to event goers, including Genevieve Jameson