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