Ramsbottom Duck Race

15/04/2026

Please help if possible

15/04/2026

Ramsbottom Duck Race

01/04/2026

New this year at the Ramsbottom Duck Race – the Remote Controlled Duck Race!

Tech-minded makers, hobbyists and tinkerers are invited to build or bring a remote-controlled duck and test it on the River Irwell.

Think your RC duck has what it takes?

For more information or to register your RC duck, contact Trevor Hoyle on [email protected]

17/03/2026

New this year at the Ramsbottom Duck Race – the Remote Controlled Duck Race!

Tech-minded makers, hobbyists and tinkerers are invited to build or bring a remote-controlled duck and test it on the River Irwell.

Think your RC duck has what it takes?

For more information or to register your RC duck, contact Trevor Hoyle on [email protected]

12/03/2026

The Ramsbottom Duck Race is back!!

Join us on Sunday 24th May for a totally quackers day out where locals, families and businesses will be putting these rubber ducks through their paces on the River Irwell for great prizes and ultimate bragging rights!

First ducks home (in two races) win...
1st – £250
2nd – £150
3rd – £100

All proceeds go to local charities and good causes, so every duck you enter helps make a difference.

To adopt a duck, contact Stuart Hobson on 07923 688168 or [email protected]. Some local shops will also be selling tickets! More info to come!

A big thank you to our Duck Race prize sponsors: Velvet Mens Ramsbottom, Velvet, San Leonardo ramsbottom, Pink Rhino, Vino & Vibes Ramsbottom, Wunderbar Ramsbottom , Clark Craft Products and Framing Ramsbottom, Falshaw's Farm Shop, Red Hall Hotel Bury, Room 54 Ramsbottom, The Vineyard Wine Shop, El Carnero Social Dining, and Bar 42!

Bring the family, cheer on your duck, and see who floats to victory! 🦆

12/03/2026

The Ramsbottom Duck Race is back!!

Join us on Sunday 24th May for a totally quackers day out where locals, families and businesses will be putting these rubber ducks through their paces on the River Irwell for great prizes and ultimate bragging rights!

First ducks home (in two races) win...
1st – £250
2nd – £150
3rd – £100

All proceeds go to local charities and good causes, so every duck you enter helps make a difference.

To adopt a duck, contact Stuart Hobson on 07923 688168 or [email protected]. Some local shops will also be selling tickets! More info to come!

A big thank you to our Duck Race prize sponsors: Velvet Mens Ramsbottom, Velvet, San Leonardo ramsbottom, Pink Rhino, Vino & Vibes Ramsbottom, Wunderbar Ramsbottom , Clark Craft Products and Framing Ramsbottom, Falshaw's Farm Shop, Red Hall Hotel Bury, Room 54 Ramsbottom, The Vineyard Wine Shop, El Carnero Social Dining, and Bar 42!

Bring the family, cheer on your duck, and see who floats to victory! 🦆

10/09/2025

We are having a BEER FESTIVAL & ARTISAN MARKET, there is room for a stall or two. Charities are free but there is a small cost to traders.
We have enough tombolas thanks. Please ring Trevor 07971703055.

We have lots of fabulous cafes, restaurants & bars, they are all hoping for a great weekend, it’s going to be hot & sunny. 😂😂😂
Please come along and enjoy the festivities. We even have a brand new baker in town. And the ELR Steam Trains will be running right through the centre of Rmsbottom. And finally please share.





festival

21/06/2025

20/06/2025

🏁 Ramsbottom Duck Race Winners Announced!

Category: Best Dressed 🎩🦆

🏆 Bigtank Productions
🥈Applebee and Friends
🥉 Tallboy Furniture

These ducks turned the canal into a catwalk. A massive well done to everyone who got involved!

Stay tuned for more!!