PLUK - A - DUCK
PBA RAFFLE EVENT
TIME & LOCATION
Sunday, August 11, 2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rotary Park - Putnam, CT 06260
Monday, August 12, 2025
12:00 PM
SECRET DUCK POND
Putnam, CT 06260
ABOUT THE EVENT
QUACK-QUACK! The 2024 PBA Pluck-A-Duck Raffle Event is a fun 2-day event held on August 10 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and Monday, August 11 at NOON. The Raffle Event joins forces with the Town of Putnam’s Main Street Car Cruise on August 11, where attendees will enjoy viewing over 1,700 classic cars, live music & more, including the Kids Corner in Rotary Park, where Bounce Houses, Photo Booth, Arts & Crafts Tent, Xen’s Critters, petting zoo, Cotton Candy Station, Balloons by Bella, Face Painting, and Celebrity Dunk Tank await kids of all ages. Post a special wish that would make you feel just ducky on the Wall Of Wishes, and a donation will be made to Make-A-Wish Connecticut, in support of creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
On August 12, thousands of rubber ducks will be released at our secret duck pond location in Putnam CT to be ‘plucked’ for a chance to win 100+ fantastic prizes, including gift certificates, tickets to events, gift baskets, and much more! After all prizes have been plucked, the final twelve waddlers out of the pond will be selected for our “Lame Duck” prizes.
The PBA Pluck-a-Duck Raffle Event is the major fundraising event for the Putnam Business Association. Funds raised will support future free community events such as the Zombie Fashion Show, The Great Pumpkin Festival, and International Day, drawing thousands of visitors to the Quiet Corner.
The PBA Pluck-a-Duck Raffle Event is the major fundraising event for the Putnam Business Association. Funds raised will support future free community events such as the Zombie Fashion Show, The Great Pumpkin Festival, and the Fire & Ice Festival, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the Quiet Corner.
Again this year, 30+ non-profit organizations will also benefit from selling duck raffle tickets as an opportunity to raise funds for their worthy cause and those they serve in our community.
CHEER ON YOUR DUCK FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!
Tune into the live broadcast on WINY Radio 1350 am & 97.1 FM or Facebook with the Putnam Business Association, sponsored by Jewett City Savings Bank. Thousands of rubber ducks will be released at a secret duck pond location in Putnam CT and "plucked" for a chance to win 100+ fantastic prizes!
MAJOR PRIZES INCLUDE:
- 8000 Watt Generac Generator With Electric Start - (valued at $1200)
- $500 VISA GIFT CARD (Top Cash Prize Sponsored by Byrnes Agency)
- 25 Tons of Sand, Stone, or Gravel with delivery within 30 miles - (valued at $450)
- 6 Month Family Membership to The Hale YMCA Youth & Family Center (valued at $680)
- NEWPORT RI Getaway: Overnight Stay at Holiday Inn Express Middletown Newport, $50 Gift Certificate Red Parrot Restaurant, 2 Tickets Newport Mansion Tour (valued at $375)
- YETI Cooler with a $50 Gift Card (valued at $275)
- Foursome round of golf with carts at Connecticut National Golf Club (valued at $280)
- FOXWOODS Getaway: 1 Overnight Deluxe Accommodation, $50 Gift Certificate Tanger Outlets, $50 Foxwoods Restaurant Gift Card (valued at $350)
- RED SOX GIVEAWAY: Enjoy a complimentary Red Sox game for the 2025 season in the Aura Club. Includes tour; watch batting practice from the field, access to the Green Monster & visit the Red Sox Hall of Fame. ($500 Value)
HOW TO PURCHASE YOUR DUCK TICKETS
OPTION #1
Non-Profit Partners
The Pluck-A-Duck Raffle Event is expected to raise more than $11,000 for our non-profit partners, as they sell duck raffle tickets as a unique fundraising opportunity;
- Access Emergency Shelter/Access Community Action Agency
- Bags of Hope CT
- Brooklyn Schools PTO
- Cub Scouts Pack 43
- Danielson Veterans Coffee House
- Hale YMCA Youth & Family Center
- Hebron Lions Club
- Killingly Girls Softball Team
- NAMI Windham County NWC
- Natchaug River Young Marines
- NEIP
- Northeastern CT Arts Guild
- Northeast Opportunities for Wellness
- Nutmeg Acres Wildlife
- Opportunity Works CT Inc./Floral & Gifts of OWC
- PAWS Cat Shelter
- PCS Class of 2025 / PCS Class 2025 8th Grade DC Trip
- Putnam Arts Council
- Putnam Lodge of Elks #574
- Putnam Rotary Club
- Putnam Schools PTO
- Quiet Corner NEMBA
- St. James Parochial School
- TEEG
- Thames Valley Council for Community Action (Meals-On-Wheels Program)
- The Arc Eastern Connecticut
- The Sunshine Kids Charity
- Tourtellotte Memorial High School
- United Services
- VFW Auxiliary Post 1523
OPTION #2
Participating PBA Members
Duck tickets can be purchased at these participating local businesses – stop by today:
- Archambault Insurance (143 Providence Street, Putnam CT)
- bankHOMETOWN (182 Main St, Putnam CT)Insurance (143 Providence Street, Putnam CT)
- WINY Radio (45 Pomfret St, Putnam CT)
- Centreville Bank (Danielson, Plainfield, Pomfret, & Putnam Branches)
- Woodstock Creamery at Valleyside Farm (210 Child Hill Road, Woodstock, CT)
- Cargill Chevrolet (Putnam and Stafford Springs locations)
- Holiday Inn Express (10-12 Johnson Street, Auburn MA)
- Main Street Gelato (12 Pomfret Street, Putnam CT)
- Sparrow Soap Company (350 Kennedy Drive Putnam)
- Kluttered Kloset (174 Providence Street, Putnam CT)
- Smoke & Mirrors Beauty Loft (112 Main Street, Unit 7, Putnam CT)
- Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Kia (157 Providence Pike, Putnam CT)
- Black Pond Brews (1001 Hartford Pike, Dayville CT)
- Theatre of Northeastern CT/ The Bradley Playhouse (30 Front Street, Putnam CT)
- Flawless Finish Beaty Bar (7 Providence Pike, Suite 2, Putnam CT)
- 12 th Dimension (112 Main Street, Suite 6, Putnam CT)
OPTION #3
In-person on select dates
April 20 | 12:30pm – 4:30pm
PBA International Day, Main Street, Putnam CT
May 4 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Quiet Corner Pride Festival, Rotary Park, Putnam CT
May 11 | 9:0am – 1:00pm
Westfield Church Daffodil Bazaar & Vendor Fair, 210 Main Street, Danielson CT
Quiet Corner Pride Festival, Rotary Park, Putnam CT
May 14 | 7:00am – 11:00am
WINY Radio (drive-thru ticket sales), 45 Pomfret Street, Putnam CT
May 18 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
PBA Fairy & Magic Festival, Main Street, Putnam CT
May 18 | 11:00am – 4:00pm
Jeeps For Wishes Family Day, Hebron Fairgrounds, Hebron CT
May 25 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Danielson Farmers Market, 25 Westcott Road, Danielson CT
June 8 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Putnam Farmers Market, 18 Kennedy Drive, Putnam CT
June 8 | Noon – 4:00pm
Wreaths Across America, East Killingly VFW, 1035 North Road, Dayville CT
June 17 | 7:00am – 11:00am
WINY Radio (drive-thru ticket sales), 45 Pomfret Street, Putnam CT
June 22 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Danielson Farmers Market, 25 Westcott Road, Danielson CT
June 26 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Brooklyn Farmers Market, 574 Providence Road, Brooklyn CT
June 29 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Putnam Farmers Market, 18 Kennedy Drive, Putnam CT
June 29 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Putnam Farmers Market, 18 Kennedy Drive, Putnam CT
July 6 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Danielson Farmers Market, 25 Westcott Road, Danielson CT
July 6 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Town of Putnam Fireworks, Rotary Park, Putnam CT
July 13 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Putnam Farmers Market, 18 Kennedy Drive, Putnam CT
August 13 | Noon-4:00pm KBA Second Saturday (Davis Park, Danielson)
July 15 | 7:00am – 11:00am
WINY Radio (drive-thru ticket sales), 45 Pomfret Street, Putnam CT
July 17 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Brooklyn Farmers Market, 574 Providence Road, Brooklyn CT
July 20 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Alfresco Concert & RiverFire, Rotary Park, Putnam CT
July 27 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Danielson Farmers Market, 25 Westcott Road, Danielson CT
July 30 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Plainfield Farmers Market, Plainfield Early Childhood Center
August 3 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Putnam Farmers Market, 18 Kennedy Drive, Putnam CT
August 7 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Brooklyn Farmers Market, 574 Providence Road, Brooklyn CT
August 10 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Alfresco Concert & River Fire, Rotary Park, Putnam CT
August 10 | 4:0pm – 8:00pm
New England Brewing Co Fuzzy Baby Ducks at Courthouse Bar & Grille, 121 Main Street, Putnam CT
August 11 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Pluck-A-Duck Raffle Event, Rotary Park, Putnam CT
OPTION #4
Once we’re halfway through plucking our amazing prizes, 9 lucky recipients will win the Midstream Mallards prizes, gift baskets filled with items from Northeastern CT businesses, sponsored by Gerardi Insurance/Hilb Group, Bills Bedding & Furniture Showroom, Shoppers Guide & Turnpike Buyer, and 85 Main.
PLUS, the first 2 viewers responding to WINY Radio’s or the PBA’s Facebook pages correctly identifying the exact number of ducks swimming in our secret duck pond location will win a $75 gift card, sponsored by Hevy Electric. So tune in and win!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE DUCK SPONSORS:
Albert J. Breault VFW Post #1523, Arnio Welding LLC, Bill’s Bedding & Furniture Showroom, Baker’s Dozen of Putnam LLC, Big Gary’s Discount Liquors, Cargill Chevrolet, Centric Relations Dental Lab, Chace Building Supply of CT., Church Street Storage, Co-Op Consignment, Cookies & Crumbs Baking Co., Designs By Dawn, D.H. Copeland Builder Inc., ERW Inc., Hevy Electric, J.B. Concrete Products, Insurance Associates of Central CT, K & H Construction, Lehto Design Build; Jennifer Lehto, Moonstone Studio, Northeast Flooring & Kitchens, Northeastern Connecticut Healthcare Credit Union Inc, Preston Ridge Vineyard LLC,
Putnam Tire LLC, Quest Martial Arts, Rawson Manufacturing, RE/MAX Bell Park Realty, RR Commercial Painting, Rude Dog Boxing Brooklyn, Rude Dog Boxing Putnam, ServiceMaster By Mason, The Bradley Playhouse, The Northeast Law Center, U.S. Button Corporation, and Woodstock Building Associates