The Great Country Music Duck Race proves big hit once again with tickets selling out

The fan favourite event took place at Number 1 oval and was cheered on by plenty of onlookers, many hoping to themselves have the lucky ticket for the winning duck.

Due to the Peel River running too quickly for the ducks to be placed in this year, the ducks were poured onto Number 1 Oval via crane, with a crowd member then being asked to come select the winners and runners up.

Geoff from the Tamworth Lions club was organiser of the event, and said it was a great success again this year.

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"There was still a crowd down there, not as big as when we having it on the river but we sold all of our tickets we allocate to the business races," he said.

"We had three races with 50 ducks in each race and the prize money with all those races is $1000 for first, $300 for second and $150 for third."

North West Pavers, North West Cranes and Kings Brake Services won the corporate races, while Gail Giles won the community race.

Nearby, the country markets in Bicentennial Park were also popular with plenty of locals and tourists making their way out.

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