12 pictures capture 'quackers' antics at Stafford's Party in the Park as crowds gather for annual duck race

Revellers at Stafford's Party in the Park went quackers for the annual duck race.

Published Jul 14

Victoria Park was packed with families enjoying the Stafford Festival event organised by the Rotary Club of Stafford Knot with plenty of duck related fun including the Hook and Duck stall and more.

The ducks being poured in to the River Sow to start the race Credit: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography

Mayoress of Stafford Jenny Baron released hundreds of rubber ducks into the River Sow at 3pm.

Fun in the sun at the Stafford Party in the Park and Duck Race

Revellers enjoy the annual duck race in Stafford.

She and Stafford MP Leigh Ingham mingled with the crowds who enjoyed the sun as they cheered on the ducks.

The Rotary Club of Stafford Knot organised the annual duck race ensuring all got home safely and the winners were correct as Rotarians chaperoned the racers in their canoe.