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Bargains on the Broadkill draws a crowd

Celebrating at the duck race award ceremony in back are (l-r) Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton, WRDE anchor Matt Pencek and Po’ Boys co-owner Melissa Clampitt. In front are Claire Brown, 8; emcee Jerry Beaven; and Sabine Pilet-Cales, 8. NICK ROTH PHOTOS
Nick Roth
August 31, 2022

The Town of Milton was bustling Aug. 27 for the annual Bargains on the Broadkill event at Memorial Park. The weather was hot and humid, but it didn’t stop people from perusing products for sale from dozens of vendors, from sunglasses and candles to homemade fudge and a variety of home decor items. Face painting, balloon animals, the Lions Club train and other activities kept the kids happy before the grand finale duck race, which saw members of the Milton Fire Department dump hundreds of rubber duckies from a ladder truck before local celebrities Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton; Melissa Clampitt, co-owner of Po’ Boys restaurant; and WRDE anchor Matt Pencek raced to collect them. The day’s festivities kicked off with the annual Irish Eyes canoe and kayak race, which started and ended at Memorial Park. 

 

WRDE anchor Matt Pencek tries to hype up the crowd for the duck race, the grand finale of the annual Bargains on the Broadkill event held Aug. 27 in Milton’s Memorial Park.
Po’ Boys co-owner Melissa Clampitt shadow boxes after being introduced as one of the duck race participants.
Sabine Pilet-Cales, 8, picks one of the winning ducks from the bag held by emcee Jerry Beaven.
Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton, acknowledges the crowd after being introduced.
Mother Mary’s Creations has a nice spot in the vicinity of the water tower.
Like other Cape Region municipalities, Milton is participating in Turn the Town Teal to raise awareness for ovarian cancer.
The American flag flies from a Milton Fire Department ladder truck.
Blue Barn Decor offers these clever signs.
Paddling strong in the kayak race are Tom Ager, Yvonne Ditoro, Amy Reese, Kristin Richelderfer, David Schofield and Scott Stanzel. The team finished the combo outrigger race in second place.
Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton, WRDE anchor Matt Pencek and Po’ Boys co-owner Melissa Clampitt race to collect ducks on the Broadkill River.
It wouldn’t be a Milton event without the Lions Club train.
These solar piling lights from The Crafty Crabs were very popular.
It was a beautiful day for a festival.
Miguel Almine puts the finishing touches on a balloon dog. Copy Cat shared the tent to offer face painting.
Winning the combo outrigger race are Andy Darrow and Anne Schuind.

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