Summertime Riverfest 2016

Overview

What's yellow, able to float, usually spotted in your bath, and about to take over the West End stretch of the Brisbane River? That'd be the good ol' rubber duck, which is the main attraction at the annual Summertime Riverfest. To raise funds to support the fight against cancer, the event hosts the biggest duck race in the nation — and yes, it's quacking good fun.

Watching tens of thousands of cute toys bob about in Brissie's main waterway isn't the only thing to see at the free festival, however, with the tenth anniversary program filled with entertainment. You can also watch celebs row along in a giant inflatable duck, to keep on theme. Or you could eat, drink, dance and be merry.

As for the food and beverage side of the festivities, the Regatta is helping from the other side of the river courtesy of both a gourmet street bites selection (featuring oysters, skewers and pizzas) and a range of refreshments. Music-wise, Bullhorn, The Hi-Boys, Cheap Fakes, CKNU, Little Billie and His Merry Men will all take to the stage to get your toes tapping. And yes, we know that ducks are the birds of the moment, but you just know someone is going to do the chicken dance.