Ballina Duck Fest 2026
Location
Captain Cook Park, Ballina, on the Richmond River (Next to Ballina RSL)
About
Online Duck Race ticket sales are now closed
But don’t worry – you can still buy Racing Duck tickets at the Ballina Duck Fest on the day!
Purchase a Duck Race Entry or a Corporate Duck Entry
The duck race will be held on the Richmond River at Captain Cook Park (next to Ballina RSL) NSW Australia.
Sunday 8 March 2026 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring food, games, jumping castles, candle making, bubble fairies, live entertainment and music, duck racing, the popular Best Dressed Duck competition, and more.
Community Duck Race Tickets $5 ea or 3 for $10
When you buy a Racing Duck ticket, you’re buying a numbered entry in the race, not a physical duck.
1,000 numbered rubber ducks will race down the Richmond River.
Open to Everyone
Prizes:
• 1st Prize: $500 voucher donated by Harvey Norman – Ballina
• 2nd Prize: $300 cash donated by Launch Performance & 4x4 – Ballina
• 3rd Prize: $200 cash donated by Precision Kitchens & Cabinets
Corporate Ducks $80 ea
Businesses, schools, community groups and organisations are invited to purchase a Duck, dress their duck, and enter the Best Dressed Duck Competition.
• Best Dressed Duck will receive a trophy
• People’s Choice Award - Best Dressed Duck, voted by the public on the day
Proudly organised by the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond.
Proceeds support Rotary Club projects and local community organisations.
But don’t worry – you can still buy Racing Duck tickets at the Ballina Duck Fest on the day!
Purchase a Duck Race Entry or a Corporate Duck Entry
The duck race will be held on the Richmond River at Captain Cook Park (next to Ballina RSL) NSW Australia.
Sunday 8 March 2026 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring food, games, jumping castles, candle making, bubble fairies, live entertainment and music, duck racing, the popular Best Dressed Duck competition, and more.
Community Duck Race Tickets $5 ea or 3 for $10
When you buy a Racing Duck ticket, you’re buying a numbered entry in the race, not a physical duck.
1,000 numbered rubber ducks will race down the Richmond River.
Open to Everyone
Prizes:
• 1st Prize: $500 voucher donated by Harvey Norman – Ballina
• 2nd Prize: $300 cash donated by Launch Performance & 4x4 – Ballina
• 3rd Prize: $200 cash donated by Precision Kitchens & Cabinets
Corporate Ducks $80 ea
Businesses, schools, community groups and organisations are invited to purchase a Duck, dress their duck, and enter the Best Dressed Duck Competition.
• Best Dressed Duck will receive a trophy
• People’s Choice Award - Best Dressed Duck, voted by the public on the day
Proudly organised by the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond.
Proceeds support Rotary Club projects and local community organisations.
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