Bargains on the Broadkill offers three events in one at Milton Memorial Park August 26th!

The Milton Chamber of Commerce’s Bargains on the Broadkill Festival will take place Saturday, August 26^th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Milton Memorial Park located in downtown Milton with THREE signature events: Bargains on the Broadkill, Irish Eye’s 24^th Annual Broadkill River Canoe and Kayak Race, and the Great Duck Race.

Bargains on the Broadkill Festival, a great way to celebrate the end of summer in coastal Delaware, brings together locals, visitors, and southern Delaware businesses for fun and festivities, including juried artisans, crafters, food, entertainment.

The 24^th Annual Broadkill River Canoe and Kayak Race begins at 10:00 a.m. and is coordinated by Irish Eyes Pub and Restaurant, Milton. Explore the beautiful and scenic Broadkill River and take home winning bragging rights. Entrants compete in various categories including single kayak, tandem kayak, tandem canoe, four-person canoe and stand-up paddleboard. Race entries include race t-shirts and a post-race party. Preregistration is available by logging onto irisheyespub.com or beginning at 9:00 a.m. the morning of the event.

During the Great Duck Race, beginning at 2:00 p.m., thousands of rubber ducks will be released into the Broadkill River while spectators cheer them on. The entrant whose duck is the first to cross the finish line receives a cash prize of $500 from the Milton Chamber of Commerce. Twenty-four additional winners receive cash prizes donated by Chamber members. Participants can sponsor or purchase a duck prior by emailing chamber@historicmilton.com or the day of the event.

For more information on the festival, go to the Milton Chamber’s Facebook page.