• Claim your prize at The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce office.
    100 Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701
    Call: 907-452-1105 | Email: info@fairbankschamber.org

    PRIZE YELLOW TICKET PINK TICKETS
    1 8271 2590
    2 2590 6049
    3 7251 5008
    4 6049 3088
    5 5008 6451
    6 3088 4550
    7 6451 1936
    8 4550 3524
    9 1936 6519
    10 3524 5316
    11 6519 1420
    12 8254 6503
    13 5316 3165
    14 1420 6293
    15 6503 7182
    16 3165 5107
    17 6293 1249
    18 5107 7995
    19 1249 4991
    20 7995 5323
    21 4991 5139
    22 5323 2971
    23 5139 6168
    24 2971 1599
    25 8274 2737
    26 6168 3065
    27 1599 2452
    28 2737 7591
    29 3065 6340
    30 2452 1495
    31 7591 3091
    32 6340 4488
    33 8264 3758
    34 1495 6137
    35 3091 7622
    36 4488 6282
    37 3758 1310
    38 6137 1397
    39 6282 4145
    40 1310 2396

  • Golden Days 2025 Duck Race Prizes

    Join us for the Golden Days 2025 Duck Race and win exciting prizes from our generous sponsors! Below are the prizes for Pink and Yellow ticket holders.

    Pink Ticket Prizes (1-20)

    1. 1. MtMckinley Bank: $5,000 Cash
    2. 2. Alaska Railroad: 4 round trip tickets
    3. 3. Greer Metal and Welding: Trailer & Fuel Tank
    4. 4. TDM Drilling: Yeti cooler with Tommy Gs and misc summer goodies
    5. 5. Black Gold Transport: BGT Yeti cooler
    6. 6. Date-Line Digital Printing, Inc.: Canvas Wrap gift card
    7. 7. Borealis Medspa: Skin Care Program Routine
    8. 8. UAF Athletics: 2 UAF SEASON TICKETS
    9. 9. Vintage Junky: Gift Certificate
    10. 10. Chena Hot Springs Resort: 5 Aurora Ice Museum Pass & 5 Hot Springs Swim Day Pass
    11. 11. Big Rays: Flyrod and reel combo
    12. 12. Running Reindeer Ranch: Reindeer walk for two
    13. 13. AK Fun Center: ATV helmet
    14. 14. Global Federal Credit Union: Gift Basket
    15. 15. Mosquito Authority: 1 free treatment
    16. 16. Escape Room: Gift Certificate ($30) x 4 to Escape Room
    17. 17. Riverboat Discovery: Gold Dredge 8 Passes
    18. 18. Cold Spot Feed: Bag of pet toys
    19. 19. Yukon Quest: Gift basket
    20. 20. River City Café: Gift Card to River City Café

    Pink Ticket Prizes (21-40)

    1. 21. Northern Sparrow Boutique: Gift Certificate
    2. 22. College Floral: Gift Certificate
    3. 23. Alliance CPAs: Gift Certificate to Santa Claus House
    4. 24. Kelly Ward: Gift Card ($100)
    5. 25. Angie Tallant: Gift Card ($100)
    6. 26. Costco: Gift Card ($100)
    7. 27. Oasis: Gift Certificate ($100) to Oasis
    8. 28. Northern Whimsy: Raven and moose mosaic kits
    9. 29. Usibelli: Backpack Cooler
    10. 30. Arctic Star Cleaning: Gift Certificate for 2-hour cleaning service
    11. 31. Farthest North Girl Scout Council: A box of Girl Scout Cookies
    12. 32. Denakkanaaga: Blueberry Bucket Earrings by Denakkanaaga
    13. 33. Tanana Valley Fair: Family day pass
    14. 34. IGU: 20-oz IGU Yeti with + Gift Card ($20) to Backwoods Coffee
    15. 35. Arctic VR: Gift Card ($50) to Arctic VR
    16. 36. Arctic VR: Gift Card ($50) to Arctic VR
    17. 37. McDonald’s: Gift Card ($50) McDonald’s
    18. 38. Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum: Two passes to Antique Auto Museum
    19. 39. The Banks Alehouse: Gift Card ($40) to The Banks Alehouse
    20. 40. Blush Moon: Gift Certificate ($25) to Blush Moon

    Yellow Ticket Prizes (1-20)

    1. 1. MtMckinley Bank: $10,000 Cash
    2. 2. Alaska Airlines: 2 round trip tickets
    3. 3. Princess Cruises: Princess Cruises Vacation Package
    4. 4. Northern AK Tour Co: Arctic Adventure for 2
    5. 5. Denali Industrial Supply: Tool Set
    6. 6. GCI: iPad mini
    7. 7. Northern Star Resources: Bowers & Wilkins
    8. 8. Alaska Goldworks: Certificate (A silver pendant in shape of AK with gold nugget)
    9. 9. Doyon: Beaded slippers
    10. 10. UAF Athletics: 10 UAF SEASON TICKETS
    11. 11. Date-Line Digital Printing, Inc.: Canvas Wrap
    12. 12. Date-Line Digital Printing, Inc.: Canvas Wrap gift card
    13. 13. Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance: YETI Tundra 35 Cooler
    14. 14. Explore Fairbanks: Gift Bag & Certificate for one-night stay at Candlewood Suites
    15. 15. Global Federal Credit Union: Yeti Cooler bag
    16. 16. Kinross: Gold Panning set
    17. 17. Lynden: Fairbanks Golf Course Gift Voucher
    18. 18. Riverboat Discovery: Riverboat Discovery Passes for two
    19. 19. Iron Dog Race Inc.: Helmet
    20. 20. UMV: Emergency Kit (Jump starter & Air inflator)

    Yellow Ticket Prizes (21-40)

    1. 21. Santa Claus House: Gift certificate for Santa Claus House
    2. 22. Mosquito Authority: 1 free treatment
    3. 23. Alaska Salmon Bake: Gift Certificate ($50) + 2 Palace Theater Tickets
    4. 24. Fairbanks Children’s Museum: Annual Family Membership
    5. 25. Fairbanks Concert Association: Two tickets to Delbert Anderson quartet
    6. 26. Arctic VR: Gift Cards ($100) to Arctic VR
    7. 27. Alabama Heirloom Rolling Pins: Rolling Pin from Alabama Heirloom Rolling Pins
    8. 28. The Samson Hardware Company: Gift Card ($100) to Samsons Hardware
    9. 29. River City Café: Gift Card ($100) to River City Café
    10. 30. Birchwood Homes: Visa Gift Card ($100)
    11. 31. Hoodoo Brewing Co.: Gift Bag from Hoodoo
    12. 32. Bishops Jewelry: Gift Certificate ($100) to Bishops Jewelry
    13. 33. Alliance CPAs: Gift Certificate ($100) to Great Alabama Bowl Co.
    14. 34. Angie Tallant: Gift Card ($100) for local business
    15. 35. Angie Tallant: Gift Card ($100) for local business
    16. 36. Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra: Two tickets to Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra
    17. 37. Enchanted Forest Toys & McCafferty's: Weather Watcher toy + Gift Card to McCafferty's
    18. 38. FNSB Riverside Division: 10 free passes to Pioneer Park's Mini Golf or Train Rides
    19. 39. The Banks Alehouse: Gift Card ($60) to The Banks Alehouse
    20. 40. The Pumphouse: Gift Certificate ($50) to The Pumphouse

    Thank you to all our sponsors for making the Golden Days 2025 Duck Race possible!

  • Golden Days Rubber Duckie Race

    Golden Days Rubber Duckie Race

    About the Rubber Duckie Race

    Each year, 8,000 rubber ducks race 1/4 mile down the Chena River from Wendell Street Bridge to Cushman Street Bridge. Prizes are awarded to the first 40 ducks. Pink tickets cost $5, and yellow tickets cost $10, with chances to win up to $5,000 or $10,000 respectively.

    Early Bird Ticket sales end July 13! Early Bird Drawing will happen at the Golden Days Luncheon on July 15!

    Purchase Tickets

    Buy your tickets online or at the Chamber office until the race starts or tickets sell out.

    Buy Tickets Now

    Prizes

    Winners must be 21+, present photo ID, and ticket stub at the Chamber office (100 Cushman Street, Suite 102) by September 30, 2025.

    First 40 ducks win prizes

    Pink tickets: Chance at $5,000 - Yellow tickets: Chance at $10,000

    Official results may differ from unofficial ones due to unsold ticket adjustments.

    Race Route

    • Starts at the Wendell Street Bridge and proceeds down the Chena River.
    • Ends at the Cushman Street Bridge.

    Ticket Fees

    • Pink Ticket (Chance at $5,000): $5
    • Yellow Ticket (Chance at $10,000): $10

    Experience the Rubber Duckie Race

    Donate a Prize

    Interested in donating a prize for the Rubber Duckie Race? Contact us!

    Donate a Prize

     

     

    Last updated: May 16, 2025, 10:21 AM AKDT

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  • Presenting Sponsor:

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  • Thank you to our 2025 major prize sponsors!

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  • Early Bird Drawing Sponsor:

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  • Early Bird Drawing to be held on Tuesday, July 15th at the Golden Days Luncheon!

    CLICK HERE for more details! 

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  • Thank you for providing a team of highly skilled professionals for your support in recovering the 8,000 rubber ducks from the river so they can be reused year to year, and keep Alaska’s waterways clean. 

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