Adopt your Rubber Duck on June 1st!
A weekend of FREE family fun in Downtown Brantford!
PRESENTED BY:
The draw for Duck Fest 2026 "Rubber Duck" Race will take place on July 12, 2026 at Brant's
Crossing Park. The winner will be contacted by Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services to claim their prize!
Must be at least 18 years of age to purchase.
Lottery License # RAF1548989
For the Official Rules Click Here
1st place winner will receive $1,800!
2nd place winner will receive $900!
3rd place winner will receive $300!
IN SUPPORT OF:
What is DUCKFEST?
DuckFest is a two-day, family-friendly festival in Downtown Brantford supporting Woodview Mental Health + Autism Services. Join us July 11 (11AM to 2PM) at Harmony Square for third annual Catch-A-Ducky fun, then July 12 (11AM to 2PM) at Brants Crossing Park for our first rubber duck race on the Grand River (in a long time!). Enjoy games, live music, prizes, and plenty of duck-filled fun for a great cause!
Saturday July 11th: Catch-A-Ducky - Harmony Square
Get ready for a quacking good time at DuckFest on July 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Harmony Square, Downtown Brantford! Catch a numbered rubber duck from the fountain and win a prize, from bubbles and small toys to gift cards for Downtown Brantford businesses. Enjoy free face painting, a balloon artist, lawn games presented by Friends 4 Kindness, live music provided by The Academy of Music & Performance, a bubble station, the QUACK marquee photo op, and much more family-friendly fun!
Sunday July 12th: Rubber Duck Race - Brant Crossing Park
Join the fun on Sunday, July 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brant Crossing Park for the Rubber Duck Race in support of Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services! Adopt your duck (while supplies last) by clicking the button above or below (scroll), then cheer it on as it races for a great cause. Enjoy lawn games presented by Friends 4 Kindness, a bubble station, live music from the Academy of Music & Performance, and much more family-friendly fun!
For more than 65 years, Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services has supported children, youth, adults, and families across Brantford-Brant, Halton, and Hamilton. Woodview provides inclusive, person-centred mental health, autism, and developmental services and supports that help people build skills, strengthen relationships, and feel more supported in their community. Woodview is proud to be the Lead Agency for Child and Youth Mental Health for Brantford-Brant and offers a wide range of programs, including counselling, outreach, caregiver support, autism services, day treatment, community education, and youth engagement. Learn more at woodview.ca.
The Downtown Brantford BIA supports and promotes the heart of downtown as a vibrant place to live, work, shop, dine, and visit. Through events, beautification, local initiatives, and business support, the BIA helps connect businesses, welcome visitors, and strengthen the downtown community. Their work shines a spotlight on everything that makes Downtown Brantford unique while helping local businesses grow and thrive.
Ready to Race?
Every duck adopted supports Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services.
Rubber Ducks will be available to purchase on June 1st, 2026!
Adopt 1 Duck for $5 or 5 Ducks for $20.
Only Available Online.
Must be at least 18 years of age to purchase. Lottery License # RAF1548989