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The Ohio Rubber Duck Dash Festival Weekend is coming to Downtown Cuyahoga Falls April 23–25, 2026, bringing together the iconic World’s Largest Rubber Duck, the high-stakes Duck Dash race with major prizes, and a full weekend of community events along Front Street.
Standing more than six stories tall, the World’s Largest Rubber Duck, “Mama Duck,” will be installed beginning Thursday, April 23, creating a larger-than-life centerpiece for photos, family fun, and festival excitement throughout the weekend.
The signature Ohio Rubber Duck Dash race takes place Saturday, April 25, at 1:30 PM at the Cuyahoga Falls Amphitheater stage. Thousands of adopted rubber ducks race in timed heats on a custom 50 foot inflatable track, with the fastest advancing to a final championship race for major community-sponsored prizes. 2026
Prize highlights include:
1st: $1,000 cash
2nd: $750 in Cedar Point gift cards
3rd: Cleveland Cavaliers tickets
4th: Cleveland Guardians tickets and dining package
5th: $500 Acme Fresh Market gift card
6th: Swenson's for a Year
7th: Step2 playhouse prize packages
Duck adoptions open February 23 at www.ohiorubberduckdash.com. Every adopted duck is a race entry, and all prizes are awarded to the owners of the winning ducks.
Duck adoption fees
Solo Swimmer: 1 duck for $5
Quack Pack: 5 ducks for $20
Ducky Dozen: 12 ducks for $50
Jumbo Flock: 25 ducks for $100
Golden Pond: 55 ducks for $200
Beyond the race and giant duck, the three-day festival features a full lineup of activities across Downtown Cuyahoga Falls:
Thursday, April 23: World’s Largest Rubber Duck installation and the Cuyahoga Falls City School District All-City Art Walk from 5–8 PM
Friday, April 24: Vendor and Food Truck Fair from 12–8 PM and Wing-Eating Contest at 6 PM on the amphitheater stage
Saturday, April 25: Vendor and Food Truck Fair from 10 AM–6 PM and the Ohio Rubber Duck Dash race at 1:30 PM 2026
The Ohio Rubber Duck Dash Festival Weekend is powered by strong community partnerships. Acme Fresh Market, Digital Sandwich, and the Akron RubberDucks serve as major sponsors. The event is presented in collaboration with the City of Cuyahoga Falls and features student and community art through the CFCSD All-City Art Walk.
Organized entirely by high school students in the Six District EntrepreNEW Pathways program, the Ohio Rubber Duck Dash is a fully student-run business experience.
Adopt your ducks, meet Mama Duck, and join the celebration April 23–25 in Downtown Cuyahoga Falls. Learn more at www.ohiorubberduckdash.com.
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Downtown Cuyahoga Falls, 2310 2nd St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221-2530, United States
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