The RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion, presented by CoStar Group, will make a splash again this year! Returning to Brown's Island on August 5, 2023, the Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) will host the iconic race and Richmond's largest sensory-friendly festival.  Proceeds from the RVA Duck Race support the ASCV's critical programming and services fo our local autism community.

Purchase your Duck Entries for the chance to win incredible prizes, including our $10,000 Grand Prize sponsored by fas mart®!  Then join us on Brown's Island to watch the ducks float down the canal and race toward the finish line.  Ducks will be sold online leading up to the event.  

ASCV's Festival of Inclusion is a sensory-friendly festival designed to include and accommodate individuals with autism and othr developmental disabilities. Zoned areas throughout the festival will offer fun activities for the whole family, as well as highlight the incredible work that the ASCV and fellow local organizations do to make Richmond a more inclusive city. The festival will be held on Brown's Island from 11AM – 4 PM and will include music, family activity zones, vendors, food, and so much more!

As you make your plans to join us for the RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion, be sure to check out our FAQs Page for more information on where to park, what you can bring with you, and other important details!  Please also note that Tredegar Street will be closed to vehicle traffic between 5th and 7th streets due to construction.

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Entertainment

There's plenty of fun and entertainment at the RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion!

Enjoy entertainment on stage and throughout the Festival, including:

• Susan Greenbaum

• Indira & Guppy Jo

• Jonathan the Juggler

• Richmond Urban Dance

• FAME-Midlo Legacy 

• Nutzy

• Kickeroo

• Rodney the Ram

• Costumed Princesses

• DJ Captain Kirk

Food & Drinks

We'll have food trucks on site for great eats and sweet treats!  Food trucks include:

• Boka Tako

• Momma's BBQ

• Bikini Panini

• Kona Ice

• Gelati Celesti

Looking for a refreshing beverage?  Hardywood Park Craft Brewery has you covered!  Be sure to stop by for a Richmond Lager Lime or Tropication.  Cider and wine will also be available.

See photos from last year's event:

Photos by Patience Salgado and Dave Pearson.

Our VIP Area will be hosted by Fireside Pizza, with desserts by King of Pops!