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Shelford Duck Race

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The Shelford Duck Race is an annual event that offers a range of entertainment for people of all ages. The highlight of the day is the Duck Race, when 1500 rubber ducks make their way down the lovely Leigh River, with the first 10 across the line winning their owners a share in all the prizes.

This quiet country town comes alive with thousands of patrons converging on the Shelford Recreation Reserve to enjoy the live music, kid’s rides, demonstrations, craft stalls and stacks of food vendors. Wander the Show and Shine and vote for your favourite car in the Peoples’ Choice award.

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  • Hosted by:
Shelford Duck Race
  • Location:

Shelford,

Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula,

Victoria

  • Facilities:
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Amenities
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
  • Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
  • Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
  • Provide information in large print
  • Provide information in audio format (includes an audio described map of your venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays)
  • Train your staff in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss)
  • Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
  • Next date:
22/02/2026

Shelford

Shelford Duck Race
1 The Parade Road
Shelford, Victoria
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08:30 am

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06:00 am – 07:45 am

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