Six hundred plastic ducks will take to the water at Prideaux Park tomorrow in the Rotary Kawerau Annual Duck Race.

The event will begin with a craft market at 9am, with the duck race getting under way at 10.30am.

Those wanting to take part can purchase a $10 ticket to adopt a numbered duck and go in the draw for cash prizes.

The holder of the winning duck will receive $500, with $350 for second and $150 for third.

Local businesses will also be taking part in a corporate duck race, with specially decorated decoy ducks competing for the People's Choice Award.

The corporate ducks will be on display at the event, where members of the public can vote for their favourite design.

Five spot prizes will also be awarded in each race.

A raffle will also be held, with a 600mm Rolly Dog up for grabs. Donated by Essity, the collectible item is one of only four in New Zealand, with the winner to be drawn after the duck race.

Rotary Club of Kawerau members have been busy preparing for the event, including numbering the 600 ducks.

The event is a critical fundraiser for the club with all proceeds reinvested into community projects, environmental efforts, and youth initiatives.

Duck race tickets can be purchased through the Facebook page – Rotary Club of Kawerau.