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RVA Duck Fest

Coming to CarMax Park on August 22nd

August 10, 2025

*This is a sponsored event.

Richmond's favorite duck tradition is BACK! 

The RVA Duck Race and Festival of Inclusion is now RVA Duck Fest, an even more immersive festival experience for EVERYONE in our Richmond community!

Presented by CoStar Group, don't miss this free, one-of-a-kind festival packed with sensory-friendly family fun, live entertainment, brand-new games, inclusive resources from on-site local community partners, and Lucky Duck Raffle featuring our iconic $10,000 grand prize! 

Enter the raffle today at RVADuckFest.org – the more tickets you buy, the more chances you have to win! 

Join the Autism Society of Central Virginia on August 22nd as we take over Carmax Park for an unforgettable day celebrating and supporting our local autism community

Event Details


  • Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
  • Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location: Carmax Park, 2929 N Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond, VA 23220
  • Admission: FREE, Click here for raffle tickets: RVA Duck Fest


What to Expect


Event Schedule
2:00 pm
RVA Duck Fest Begins

2:15 pm
Live Performance by Susan Greenbaum

3:00 pm
Chuck-A-Duck Contest: Round #1

3:15 pm
Live Performance by Cheap Comfort

4:00 pm
Onsite Raffle Ticket Sales Close + Chuck-A-Duck Contest: Round #2

4:15 pm
Live Performance by SPARC Youth Touring Ensemble

5:00 pm
Chuck-A-Duck Contest: Round #3

5:30 pm
Lucky Duck Raffle Drawing + Silent Disco Closes

6:00 pm
RVA Duck Fest Ends



About the Autism Society of Central Virginia

The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) is a local nonprofit organization that has supported, empowered, and connected individuals with autism and their families for

more than 40 years. Through programs, services, advocacy, and education, ASCV serves thousands of individuals across the lifespan throughout Central Virginia. To learn

more, visit www.ascv.org.