Ballina Duck Fest
Captain Cook Park
Sun 08 Mar '26
Overview
Join the fun at the Ballina Duck Fest held along the Richmond River at Captain Cook Park. This much-loved community celebration brings families, friends and local businesses together for a lively day by the water.
See hundreds of bright yellow ducks take to the river in a cheerful race to the finish line. Adding to the excitement is the always-popular Best Dressed Duck competition.
Beyond the racing action, the Ballina Duck Fest offers a…
Join the fun at the Ballina Duck Fest held along the Richmond River at Captain Cook Park. This much-loved community celebration brings families, friends and local businesses together for a lively day by the water.
See hundreds of bright yellow ducks take to the river in a cheerful race to the finish line. Adding to the excitement is the always-popular Best Dressed Duck competition.
Beyond the racing action, the Ballina Duck Fest offers a relaxed family fun day atmosphere with food stalls, games, live entertainment, music and plenty of activities to keep kids entertained. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the riverside setting while supporting local community initiatives.
The Ballina Duck Fest is proudly organised by the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond, with proceeds helping to fund Rotary projects and support community organisations across the region.
A colourful, joyful event that celebrates community spirit, creativity and connection — don't miss this Ballina favourite.
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.