It's Time To Get Excited About
The Great Estes Park Rotary Duck Race!
The Great Estes Park Rotary Duck Race of 2026 features an exciting route down the Big Thompson River, winding through the heart of downtown Estes Park. This year’s venue stretches along the riverwalk from start at Performance Plark to finish at the Visitor’s Center.
Entertainment Schedule
May 2, 2026 Race Day
10:30 Riverside Ramblers @ Start Line Snowbelt @ Finish Line
11:00 First Duck Drop @ Start Line
11:45 Nielson and Nicholson @ Finish Line
1:00 Second Duck Drop @ Start Line
1:00 Share of the Road @ Start Line
2:15 Highland Brass @ Finish LIne
3:00 Final Duck Drop @ Start Line
4:00 Prize Announcement
