Rubber Ducky Festival 2026 - 3rd Saturday in August.
August 14-15, 2026
See you this weekend 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!
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:
- Chamber tent downtown Bellaire before the parade Aug 14-15th.
- Participating retailers downtown Bellaire (until Aug 14th)
Riverside Floral / Bellaire Hardware / The Flying Pig / Outdoor Adventures by Paddles & Pedals / Spice & Tea Exchange / Riverside Marina / Keiser Auto / Sweet Rees Candy
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-2pm: Kids Fun Zone - bounce house, yard games brought to you by Friends of Richardi Park ($) (donation)
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.
3pm- 5pm live music at Riverside Marina at duck race finish line.
4pm-7pm: Ice Cream Social @ Richardi Park & Live Music at the park starring Ground Zero brought to you by the Rotary Club of Bellaire (Donation)
Celebrate summer in Northern Michigan at the Antrim County Fair! This longtime community tradition brings together families, friends, agriculture, and plenty of hometown fun. Enjoy livestock exhibits, youth projects, demonstrations, activities, food, and entertainment while celebrating the people and traditions that make Antrim County such a special place to live and visit. Come out, support our local youth and community, and enjoy a classic county fair experience!
Craven Park, 4919 Stover Road, Bellaire, Michigan
Entry Forms, Schedule, Classes & Sponsors
Admission: $5 per family for all three days.
6-9p Music in the Streets starring He Said She Said - classic rock
Summer isn’t over yet! Join us in Downtown Bellaire for our final Music in the Streets of the season on Wednesday, August 19 from 6–9 PM. Come downtown, grab dinner or a drink, do a little shopping, and enjoy live music with He Said She Said as we wrap up another great summer of Wednesday nights in Bellaire. Bring your friends and help us end the season on a high note!
THE LONGEST TABLE at Music in the Streets:
Bellaire Long Table on Broad Street brought to you by The Rotary Club of Bellaire. Community gathering featuring local tastes. Tickets $10 adults, $5 kids, cap of 125. Available at BellaireRotary.org, The Antrim Review Office or at the door.
