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5 days in and our ducks are over 50% adopted!! Go to the website and get your ducks before they are gone! And join The Academy of Music and Performance on July 11th and 12th for DUCKFEST!!!

Home | Duckfest The draw for Duck Fest 2026 "Rubber Duck" Race will take place on July 12, 2026 at Brant's Crossing Park. The winner will be contacted by Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services to claim their prize! Must be at least 18 years of age to purchase. Lottery License # RAF1548989 For the Official Rules...

Can’t wait for the ducks to fly! We will be there with student performances and more great live music!

Get ready, Brantford… DuckFest is here! 🐥💛

We’re excited to introduce DuckFest, a brand-new two-day, family-friendly festival in Downtown Brantford in support of Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services.

What started as our beloved Catch-A-Ducky event has grown into two afternoons of duck-filled fun, community celebration, live music, games, prizes, and family activities.

Hosted by the Downtown Brantford BIA, DuckFest brings people together in the heart of downtown while shining a spotlight on local businesses, community connection, and a great cause.

📍 Saturday July 11 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Harmony Square, Brantford Join us for the third annual Catch-A-Ducky event, where Harmony Square will be packed with rubber duck fun for all ages! Enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, games, live music, and 500 numbered rubber ducks in the fountain, each connected to a prize. Prizes include bubbles, small toys, coupons, treats, gift cards, and more.

📍 Sunday, July 12 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Brants Crossing Park, Brantford The fun continues with our first annual rubber duck race on the Grand River! With 3,000 rubber ducks up for adoption, the first, second, and third ducks to cross the finish line will win monetary prizes. Plus, enjoy more live music, games, and family-friendly festival fun. (Ducks available for adoption starting June 1st, 2026!)

RSVP HERE: DuckFest 2026

Bring your family, invite your friends, adopt a duck, and help us launch DuckFest with a splash!

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Thank you to the The Academy of Music and Performance, Old World Marketplace and The Cooperators McNaughton Agency for coming alongside and supporting this event!

Rubber Duck Race Details:
Ducks available for adoption starting June 1st, 2026!

Adoption Options:
1 Duck for: $5
5 Ducks for: $20

Available online only at www.duckfest.ca.

1st place winner will receive $1,800!
2nd place winner will receive $900!
3rd place winner will receive $300!

The draw for Duck Fest 2026 "Rubber Duck" Race will take place on July 12, 2026 at Brant's Crossing Park. The winner will be contacted by Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services to claim their prize!

Must be at least 18 years of age to purchase.
Lottery License # RAF1548989

Applications are NOW OPEN for The Garage: Urban Night Market!

Presented by the Downtown Brantford BIA, The Garage is back and we’re looking for incredible people to help bring it to life!

We are now accepting applications for:
Market Vendors
Food & Drink Vendors
Performers
Volunteers

Whether you’re a returning favourite or brand new to The Garage, everyone must apply through the links below to be considered for this year’s market.

👉 Apply here:

Maker/ Product/ Art Vendor:
https://forms.gle/Ab4dVGtcq5ZLiqLJ6

Food / Drink Vendor:
https://forms.gle/XyDzuyijmX8zHam47

Performer:
https://forms.gle/TACSHMXm21gvwP399

Volunteers:
https://forms.gle/PcUTJXMsyEn9a2rf9

We’re also excited to offer Community Sponsor opportunities for local businesses and organizations looking to be part of the energy and connect with the community in a big way. If you were interested in sponsoring this event please email [email protected]

Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Downtown Brantford’s most vibrant and unique events.

Let’s make this year at The Garage unforgettable.

***PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL ONLY BE CONTACTED VIA THE ADBEVENTOPS EMAIL. WHEN IN DOUBT REACH OUT. THERE ARE A LOT OF SCAMS.***

📣 Calling All Downtown Brantford Businesses!

Do you offer a student discount? 🎓✨
We want to feature YOU!

The Downtown Brantford BIA is creating a Student Discount Program to promote local businesses through:
✔️ Window stickers
✔️ Website listing
✔️ Social media features

💬 Let us know your offer!
Example: 10% off everything, Student combo deals, etc.

Once submitted, we’ll:
✅ Add you to our promotion list
✅ Deliver your window sticker
✅ Feature your business online

📩 Send us your discount details today and get noticed!

Small Detour.
Massive Impact.

Construction is well underway throughout Downtown Brantford, and while these projects are important investments in the future of our city, the reality is that they will continue to affect our downtown for the foreseeable future.

For someone visiting downtown, a detour might mean an extra turn, a different route, or a few additional minutes (or more) of travel.

For the nearly 200 small businesses that call Downtown Brantford home, those small changes in traffic patterns can have a much larger impact.

Behind every downtown storefront is a local business owner, their employees, and often a family whose livelihood depends on the customers who come through their doors.

When vehicle traffic and foot traffic slow down, businesses feel it immediately. The ripple effect extends well beyond the storefront, impacting jobs, suppliers, and the local economy across our community.

At the same time, choosing to follow the detour and continue supporting downtown businesses also creates a ripple effect.

Every visit, every meal, every purchase helps keep our downtown vibrant and resilient during this extended period of change.

Downtown Brantford is still open.

The shops are open.
The restaurants are open.
The services are open.

The people who make our downtown special are here and ready to welcome you.

We ask our community for patience and support in the months ahead. Follow the detours, take the extra turn, and continue to shop, dine, and explore downtown.

Because what might feel like a small detour can make a massive impact.

Thank you for supporting local.

Sincerely
Downtown Brantford BIA

We are so proud to be part of this great event!! We will see you all on Saturday!!

❤️ LOVE IS IN THE AIR… AND ON THE ICE! ❤️

The Downtown Brantford BIA is excited to once again host the Valentine’s Brantford Bulldogs Game!

Saturday, February 14th
4:00 PM Puck Drop

Get ready for a game full of love, laughs, and awesome surprises, including:

Hand-delivered roses from Bruiser himself
The Human Slot Machine will be back!
Loads of prizes
Love-inspired FUN all afternoon

Whether you're coming with your Valentine, your besties, your family, or just your love of hockey, this is a game you don’t want to miss.

Grab your tickets, wear your red & pink, and get ready to feel the love, Brantford!

Stay tuned as we will be launching a few ways for you to win your tickets to the game and a chance to play in on-ice challenges during the intermissions!

Presented in Partnership with:
The Academy of Music and Performance
The WORKS Craft Burgers & Beer - Brantford
Brantford Blooms Florist & Windflower Floral and Events

Merry Christmas from all of us at The Academy of Music and Performance!!

TODAY!! Come down down to Harmony Square for some great gifts from Santa and to hear the carollers front The Academy of Music and Performance!