Duck Race

Duck race

Time: Saturday 28 March at 2.00pm         

Location: Yarra River (start at Police St, end at Stiggant Street)    

Info: Enter your yellow plastic duck to battle for the glory of making it to the finish line. Will yours be the Duck of the Day?

Decorations: To keep our river healthy, only undecorated ducks will compete in the race

Cost: $3.00 per duck     

Purchase your duck:

  • Ducks can be purchased in-person at the Info Tent on Festival weekend until 1.00pm on Saturday 28 March

  • Ducks can be purchased online (below) from 6 March to 20 March 2026.

Collect your duck (online purchases only):

  • Local schools and kinders: Ducks purchased online can be collected from your school or kinder between 23 and 25 March only (available for Anderson Creek PS, Kangaroo Ground PS, Park Orchards PS, Warrandyte Kinder, Warrandyte PS, Wonga Park PS, Yarra Warra Kinder).

  • Members of the public who have purchased a duck online can collect or say hello to their duck at the Information Tent on Saturday 28 March before 1.00pm.

    Any uncollected ducks will be automatically entered into the race.

Entry time: If you want your undecorated duck to race, please return it to the Information Tent by 1.00pm on Saturday 28 March.

Please note: All ducks are collected by hand after the race thanks to our lovely volunteers in kayaks.

Fill out the online form.