Rubber Ducky Festival
Rubber Ducky Festival
2019 Presenting Sponsor
Bellaire Family Health Center
2019 Spotlight Sponsor
Fischer Insurance
Additional 2018 Rubber Ducky Sponsors
2019 Rubber Ducky Events
KidZone Basketball Camp
Three days of great fun, learning, and encouragement for kids who are entering kindergarten through 6th grade. Instruction provided by area coaches and high school/college players. The cost is $20 and each kid will receive a basketball, a camp t-shirt, awards, snacks, and a pizza party on the last day. What a bargain! Register online at https://newhopecc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/248970
“Vitamins and What We Need”
Deciding what vitamins we need and what type of vitamins/supplements to buy can be a challenge. This class will make you a better vitamin shopper, knowing what to look for and what to avoid. Space is limited. RSVP at: (231) 533-8638
-BINGO Fun Night! Cover-All Game $100 Jackpot!
BINGO! Final game of the evening (Cover-All) Jackpot INCREASED to $100! Doors open at 5 p.m. and gaming starts promptly at 6:15 p.m. $18 gets you 32 chances to win! 2nd Wednesday of each month, April through November. Must be 18 years old or older to play. BRING A FRIEND!
-Pistil Whips
If you havent seen these guys play live you arent living, the Pistil Whips bring an unarothadoxed Funk to muisc! They combine their originals with popular music and get you moving!
– Bellaire Community Paddle
Grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing evening paddle on the Intermediate River as a lead up to Bellaire’s Rubber Ducky Festival & Race. This hour long slow paddle will begin at Bellaire’s Intermediate River at 7:00 pm to check in and we will launch promptly as a group at 7:15 pm. Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for these slow…
42nd Annual Senior Picnic & Community Appreciation Day
Lunch 11:30 – 1:30 $8.00, children 6 & under $4.00. Pork Slider, Chicken Drummies, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit Bowl Bingo 10:30 – 11:30. Appleknockers – musical entertainment 11:30 – 1:30
Grass Riverfest & Auction
WHEN: August 15th, 2019 VIP entrance @ 5:00 pm Cash Bar & Silent Auction @ 5:30 Strolling Dinner @ 6:15pm Live Auction WHERE: Shanty Creek’s Lakeview Hotel at Summit Village: The Grand Ballroom 5780 Shanty Creek Road MUSIC BY: An evening of upbeat jazz favorites with Steve Stargardt on piano, Laurie Sears on saxophone, and Jack Dryden on bass. INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please contact Betsy at betsy@grassriver.org or 231.533.8314 if you have any questions or are interested in one of…
Dominic Fortuna @ Music Downtown
Dominic Fortuna is a proven professional entertainer. Whether you’re a casting director looking for an actor with chops or a club owner who wants to give his guests a memorable evening – Dominic is the guy. Playing for TV audiences of millions in NBC’s “You’re The One That I Want” and Fox’s “Your Big Break”, Dominic has the talent and skill to bring excitement and flare to any event. While on Broadway along side previous American Idol winners, Dominic has wowed audiences of every age. Starting at a…
Cornhole Tournament – Bellaire Community In Action
Grab a partner and join us during the Rubber Ducky Festival on Friday, August 16th for our 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament. The tournament begins at 7:00 pm on Broad Street, just down from the Music Stage. The cost to enter is $25 per team. The winning team will receive $100 cash prize*, with other prizes for 2nd and 3rd place teams. Interested teams can sign up early on the CIA Facebook page or by stopping in to Paddles & Pedals…
Duck and Glow 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kiddie Dash
Please join us for our annual Bellaire Cross Country Team fundraiser 5k! The race schedule is as follows: 8:30pm- Kiddie Dash (Ages 12 and under) 9:00pm- 5k Walk/Run Location: Start will be on Broad St near Health Department, 209 Portage Dr, Bellaire, MI 49615 Entry Fee: $20 through Friday August 9th and $25 Saturday August 10th-race day, Kiddie Dash is $5 (Shirts for the 5k guaranteed only to participants registered prior to August 11th…First come first serve after) Packet Pick-Up:…
Fine Arts and Craft Show
Featuring over 50 artists and crafters.
Kids Duckling Park – Games & Fun
Kids’ Duckling Park – Games & Fun along Broad St. Games for ages 0-5 to support the Bellaire High School Student Council ($) Bounce Houses provided by Great Lakes Jump ($- ride all day bands available) Bellaire Fire Department & Michigan DNR – meet Smokey the Bear Support the Boy Scouts at their food tent.
Rubber Ducky Parade & Race
Bellaire’s best parade of the year! Featuring over 60 different floats and entries. Don’t forget to follow the ducks to the north Bridge Street Bridge to see the start of the race. Presenting Sponsor: Bellaire Family Health Center PARADE DATE and TIME: Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 3 PM PARADE LINE-UP: You must be on site by 1:30 PM. Judging of all entries will take place at this time. Look for us at the parade line-up location on Broad Street.…
Woodstock 2 with Peter & Leslie
In conjunction with the Rubber Ducky Festival, enjoy an evening celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock. Rock out with the Friends of the Library and that groovy couple, “Peter and Leslee” at the Bellaire Public Library on Saturday, August 17th at 5 PM. Join us for this far out tribute featuring iconic music you know and love by Jimmi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker and many more. So wear your bell bottoms, tie dyed shirts and peace necklaces and rock…
PTO Movie in the Park
Bellaire Elementary K-5 PTO Presents the movie “Coco” Saturday, August 17th in Richardi Park at Dusk during the Rubber Ducky Festival. Please bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Any questions can be directed to Bellaire K-5 PTO – 231-620-1004 No Charge
Short’s Glacial Hills Challenge
It’s back! Support the trails, enjoy a fast and fun race, and recovery with your pals from Short’s Brewing Company on Sunday, August 18. Brent and the Fun Promotions crew are coming back to Bellaire for the second stop in the three Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association races this summer, and there’s no better time to hit Glacial. Multiple classes, categories, and distances, ensuring the right race for any skill level! For more details, head here: https://funpromotions.com/events/glacial-hills-challenge/
32nd ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL – WINNERS 2019
1ST Place – #982 Jean Shugar 2nd Place – #1765 Garrette Walters 3rd Place – #380 Lori Holt #380A Amy Carter 4th
Friends Summer Book Sale Seeking Donations
The “Friends Summer Book Sale” dates are Thursday, August 15th and Friday, August 16th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations will be accepted after
Rubber Ducky Parade
Bellaire’s best parade of the year! Featuring over 60 different floats and entries. Don’t forget to follow the ducks to the north Bridge Street Bridge
Arts & Craft Fair – Rubber Ducky Festival
The annual Rubber Ducky Fine Arts & Crafts Fair features over 50 artisan booths from all over Michigan. Items include custom wood furniture, jewelry, fine
2018 Rubber Ducky Race Winners:
1st Place – $500 – Brian Sharp 2nd Place – $300 – Elaina Anderson 3rd Place – $100 – Jason Nordberg 4th Place – $50
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