Turtle Derby winners announced
Published 7:34 am Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Local officials and volunteers dumped the turtles in the Chaplin River to start the race. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Families filled the river bank watching the turtle race. Photo by Fiona Morgan
When the first through third turtles entered the winning chamber, a volunteer in a kayak retrieved them. Photo by Fiona Morgan
The lawn next to the river was filled with locals watching the turtle race. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Onlookers peered over the bridge watching the turtles slowly drift down the river. Perryville Mayor Carlos Miller stands under the American flag. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Onlookers watch the turtle race. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Turtles slowly made their way toward the winning chamber. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Onlookers peered over the bridge watching the turtles slowly drift down the river. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Some people displayed rubber duckies on their jeeps at the Turtle Derby Jeep Show. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Crowds gathered for the annual Snappin’ Chaplin Turtle Derby in Perryville on Saturday. About 3,000 locals attended the event, which had a kids’ corner with inflatables and games, a petting zoo, live music, a jeep show, and of course, the rubber turtle race.
Main Street Perryville Director Aly Huff said they sold out of the 2,000 turtles they had available. Attendance was higher than she expected.
The event raised around $15,000, which will go toward repairing and preserving downtown – specifically Dr. Polk’s house on Merchants’ Row, which is in major need of repairs.
Winners of the turtle derby are:
• 1st Place – $1,000 – Shea Brummett
• 2nd Place – $600 – Sandy Wiley
• 3rd Place – $400 – Robert Rehburg
