2026 Duck Race Info

The Jim Tol Memorial Big Daddy Duck Race will take place on June 6th at 5 p.m. at the dam in downtown Rockford. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

2026 Duck Photos

We are working to get duck pictures online right now.  Please check our progress here: 2026 DECORATED DUCK PHOTOS

Thank you for your patience as we catch up on our photos. You can view decorated ducks in downtown Rockford store windows, and you can see the Big Daddy Duck as he moves around town.  Look for him in a new location next week!

2026 Duck Voting Is Complete!

The Most Popular Duck in Rockford is Byrne Electrical Specialists!  Congratulations on garnering over 3000 votes to place first!  NAP Industrial Group was second with over 2300 votes.  Thank you everyone for voting and participating!  We look forward to seeing you at our booth at Start of Summer (in front of Peppermill Grill) and at the parade. Come join the fun!

Awards for 2026

Most Popular Duck: Byrne Electrical Specialists

Fastest Duck: TBD

Slowest Duck: TBD

Prettiest Duck: TBD