Farmville Duck Derby Rescheduled for “Live at Riverside”

FARMVILLE – A threatening weather forecast prompted the United Way of Prince Edward County to reschedule the Great Duck Derby until Friday, June 1, as part of the first “Live at Riverside.”

“Live at Riverside” is presented by the Farmville Jaycees and was formerly known as First Fridays.

“I have spoken to the Farmville Jaycees about the race being held on June 1 and they are excited,” United Way Board Member Bruce Davis said.

Originally scheduled to be held Saturday, May 5, as part of the Heart of Virginia Festival, fear of a thunderstorm that did not materialize prompted the change of date.

But United Way members say the change allows them to continue to promote the event and to build up enthusiasm.

Tickets remain on sale through members of the United Way’s board of directors. All proceeds will benefit the United Way’s 20 partner organizations.

“We will host a Watch Party at the Virginia Tasting Cellar beginning at 3:30 p.m. then head down to “Live at Riverside” with the Farmville Jaycees at 5 p.m.,” notes the United Way’s Facebook page promoting the event.

Megan Martin, managing partner of The Wine Cellar, said there will be live music during the watch party, and The Tasting Cellar will donate $2 per tasting and 10 percent of all food sales, including Charley’s picnic baskets, back to the United Way.

Duck Derby tickets will also be sold during the watch party.

Plans call for 5,000 ducks to be sold. Owner of the first place duck will receive $1,000; the second-place duck, $500; and the third-place duck, $250.