This year’s Carmarthen River Festival will take place on Saturday, August 17.
The fun-filled day at the town’s Quayside will start at 3pm and run into the early evening.
And for the first time in its history, the perennial summer favourite will end with a rubber duck race.
The festival has been staple of the town’s summer calendar for many years and organisers are hoping for bumper crowds yet again.
The event had to be postponed from July 20 because of bad weather.
Phil Grice, chairman of the Carmarthen Riverside Association, which organises the festival, said: “A new addition this year will be a rubber duck race of 5,000 ducks. All the usual fun activities will be available on the river and on the riverside including the coracles, boat trips, ice creams and other foods.
“However, given recent concerns about river water quality, the lilo (inflatables) race may not go ahead this year, the organisers will decide closer to the date.”
Mr Grice added: “The river festival has been a popular event, supported by the town council, and we hope this year’s will to continue to provide a fun afternoon by the river for young and old.
“The festival represents a real celebration of the river and its importance to the town over the years. We hope to see many people at the festival once again this year, it’s a fun event for all the family.”
The association is hoping for sponsorship from local businesses and organisations, and any possible sponsors can get in touch with Jenny Fox at the town council offices in Nott Square on 01267 235199.
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