Race & Festival Info

WHEN
Sunday, June 12, 2011

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

11:00 a.m.	Festival Starts
Noon	Preliminary Heat
1:30 p.m.	The main duck race starts
3 p.m.	Festival Ends

 

WHERE
Vasona Lake Park
333 Blossom Hill Road
Los Gatos, CA 95032

DIRECTIONS
The main entrance to Vasona Lake Park is located at 333 Blossom Hill Road in Los Gatos.

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• Take Highway 85 to Highway 17 south.
• Exit at Lark Avenue.
• Turn left at the end of the ramp onto Lark Avenue.
• Turn right on Los Gatos Boulevard.
• Turn right onto Blossom Hill Road.
• Turn right into Vasona Park. The ranger will provide directions to the event.

PARKING:
Off-site with FREE PARKING SHUTTLES provided by Russell's Furniture

We will have free, offsite parking with a free shuttle (yellow, of course!) sponsored by Russell's Furniture. You can park at any of several nearby lots and take our free shuttle. Follow the signs on race day to these .

Walk-in entrances are located on Garden Hill Drive and University Avenue.

Also, the Los Gatos Creek multiple use trail is a safe hike and bike trail that leads to the north and south sides of the park and, in the park, takes you right to the 2011 Silicon Valley Duck Race & Festival.

Except for people with passes, parking on-site in Vasona Lake Park for the Duck Race is limited to those with a need for close-in parking. Permits approved by the State of California will be checked by the park staff. Map of parking areas in Vasona Lake Park.

 

RACE DAY FESTIVAL

Here's what your family and you can look forward to!

• Activities: Three bounce houses, many carnival games, critters to explore from Youth Science Institute, a building project from Home Depot, fun with Treehouse in the Glen, Duck Education from Environmental Volunteers, and More!
• Entertainment: Music and Local Celebrities
• Food: Kosher Hot Dogs, Vegetarian Options, & Drinks
• Snacks: Ice Cream & Smoothies
• Booths: Duck Merchandise for Sale and More!

MORE INFORMATION

• Read our frequently asked questions page
• Phone: 408-357-7543
• Email:

Duck Race Volunteers of all ages are needed!

Adults, teens, and families are needed to help make this day a great success. We need volunteers to help:

Run game booths Sell tickets Set up the event early in the day Work in the food booths Face painting As "go-fers" to make everything run smoothly And clean-up of Vasona Park at the end of the day

To volunteer, please contact:
Cherie Ravel at or call her at (408) 357-7467.
Our volunteers have a lot of fun and get a free race a day commemorative t-shirt.
Indicate your preference of an early or latter shift.