Rubber Ducky Festival 2026 - 3rd Saturday in August.
August 14-15, 2026
See you this summer for our 39th annual!
“DUCK” into BELLAIRE…and let the “QUACKIN” begin. The Bellaire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 39th ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL in Downtown Bellaire with thousands of people expected.
Make your lodging arrangements now!
Saturday, Aug 15th @ 3pm: Grand Parade starts
& Rubber Ducky Race - Ducks drop @ North Bridge after the parade & end at Riverside Marina
Our largest festival of the year featuring a weeklong of events including kid's activities, Rubber Ducky Parade and Race, and live music.
Thirty-nine years ago, Ray Mills decided he was going to put some ducks in the river, we have been doing it ever since and it gets bigger every year.
Twenty-five hundred numbered rubber ducks will be dumped into the river. Tickets are for sale and if your ticket number matches the number on the bottom of the first rubber ducks to cross the finish line. Prizes are awarded to the first 27 ducks.
Tickets are now on sale!
WHERE TO PURCHASE:
- Not available to purchase online or at chamber office this year...here's where you can get your tickets....
- ASI Farmers Market - Friday mornings 8am-12pm
- Music in the Streets - Wednesday evenings 6-9pm
- Chamber tent downtown Bellaire before the parade Aug 14-15th.
- Participating retailers downtown Bellaire:
Riverside Floral / Christy's in Bellaire / Bellaire Hardware / The Flying Pig / Outdoor Adventures by Paddles & Pedals / Spice & Tea Exchange
more locations will be posted soon...
Antrim County Fair August 13-15, 2026.
Craven Park, 4919 Stover Road, Bellaire, Michigan
Entry Forms, Schedule, Classes & Sponsors
Admission: $5 per family for all three days.
Wednesday, Aug 5th
6-9p Music in the Streets starring The Ampersands [upbeat dance music] - from Traverse City
Wednesday, Aug 19th
6-9p Music in the Streets starring He Said She Said - classic rock
2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change)
Thursday, Aug 13th
Starts at 5pm: Bingo - located at the ASI Community Center
Friday, Aug 14th
8am - 12pm: Farmers Market & ASI Yard Sale
10am-5pm: Bellaire Merchant Sidewalk Sales
11am - 3pm: Bellaire Area Historical Museum Open (FREE)
5:30pm: 6th Annual Rubber Duck "Dash" - ducks drop @ North Bridge and end at Riverside Marina. Winners announced @ Riverside Marina immediately following.
7pm: Cornhole tournament @ Broad Street ($) - Glacial Hills
8pm: 1 Mile Kid Fun Run - starts Downtown Bellaire @ Broad Street (FREE)
8:30pm: Duck and Glow 5k Run - starts Downtown Bellaire @ Broad Street - Supports BHS Cross Country ($)
Saturday, Aug 15th
10am-3pm: "Quackapalooza" a duck party - bounce house, sand art brought to you by STAC "student council"
10am-3pm: Teen games and dunk tank brought to you by the Chief Golf Course
10am-4pm: Art & Craft Show on Broad Street (FREE)
10am-5pm: Merchant Sidewalk Sales
11am-3pm: Bellaire Area Historical Museum Open (FREE)
2:30pm-4pm: Annual Community BBQ @ River's Edge Ministries - hot dogs & fixins (donation)
3pm: Grand Parade & Rubber Ducky Race - Ducks drop @ North Bridge after the parade & end at Riverside Marina.
4pm-7pm: Ice Cream Social @ Richardi Park & Live Music at the park starring [tbd] brought to you by the Rotary Club of Bellaire (Donation)
