Join Montclair Ambulance Unit at Montclair Recreation’s Fall Fest on Saturday, October 21, at Edgemont Park for the Second Annual MAU Duck Derby. This family-fun event quacks up the young and young at heart while supporting Montclair Ambulance Unit, Montclair’s only EMS provider serving since 1953.

The Fall Fest starts at Noon, when you can enjoy FREE family-friendly entertainment, food trucks, kids’ activities, and much more. At 3:00 p.m., hundreds of yellow rubber ducks will race through Edgemont Park, all vying to cross the finish line first and be named Top Duck. Adopt your ducks and cheer them on to victory and the chance to win fantastic prizes.

Schedule of Events

Ongoing from 12pm-3pm
Children’s inflatables, food trucks, hay rides from Applegate Farm and much more fun for the entire community!

12pm-1pm Live Musical Performance by The Kootz
1:15-1:45pm Magic Show by Joe Fischer
2pm-3pm Live Musical Performance by The Kootz
3pm Duck Launch!

All proceeds will benefit Montclair Ambulance Unit, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and Montclair’s sole emergency medical service provider for over 60 years. Since 1953, MAU has responded to almost 200,000 requests for service and provides a wide range of programs designed educate and keep our community safe.

MAU’s network of services include Special Operations and Large Event support, educational programs such as CPR, Babysitting and First Aid, emergency preparedness and education programs aimed at school age children. Learn more about the mission and services of Montclair Ambulance Unit by visiting MVAU.org.

For more information or to sponsor the Duck Derby visit the MVAU.org website and click on “Duck Race” under the Support tab. It’s time to get quackin’! Adopt a duck. Help save a life.


Baristanet is proud to be a sponsor of the MAU Duck Derby!