Hundreds turned out for the Branford River Reunion held on Independence Day.

Vendors were set up throughout Hatch and Ivey Park selling crafts, food or just giving out information. A patriotic pet contest, bedrock derby and a duck race were enjoyed as well.

The majority of those who attended gathered on the banks of the shallow Suwannee River at 2 p.m. to watch the famous Rotary Club of Branford Duck Race. Hundreds of people bought a raffle ticket for a rubber duck, which were tossed into the Suwannee River at Ivey Park Monday. The second place finisher lost by only a bill.

The top four winners of the duck race were: 1st – $500 to Robert’s Diesel, Sponsored by John Lacquey Pine Straw; 2nd – $300 to Jeanne Webster, Sponsored by Capital City Bank; 3rd – $200 to Juanita Rogers, Sponsored by North Florida Pharmacy in Branford and last duck in the shoot – $100 to Ray Vincent, Sponsored by Dr. Nancy Cooper.

The winners of the pet contest were: 1st place – Kelly hunter with dog Winnie; 2nd – Ms. Holler and Max and 3rd – Austin Anderson and Duchess. The sponsor for the Patriot Pet contest was Lafayette state bank. They donated the bags and prizes. Everyone received a gift bag.

The winning pets were selected as the sporting the most patriotic attire.

The winners of the derby were Cole Humphries, 8, and Kade Humphries, 10.