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 Voting Is Underway!

Vote for your favorite duck here:  DUCK VOTING PAGE

Voting for the most popular duck in Rockford started on Thursday 5/21/26.  Businesses have until Monday 5/25/26 at 5 p.m. to garner the most votes.  The top vote getter will have their name inscribed on the traveling trophy and will be able to keep that trophy for a year.

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!

Awards for 2026

Fastest Duck: TBD

Slowest Duck: TBD

Prettiest Duck: TBD

Most Popular Duck: TBD

Last Year’s Award Winners (2025)

Fastest Duck: Remmelts Mechanical

Slowest Duck: Northland Automotive

Prettiest Duck: Pathway Financial Design

Most Popular Duck: White & Associates Insurance