Waterfront Festival
Sun, Sea & Community Spirit
Join Us at the Plymouth Waterfront Festival
Saturday, August 29, 2026
For the last 38 years in August, the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce holds its Waterfront Festival on Plymouth’s historic waterfront. Festival events include: annual duck race, live entertainment, arts & crafts show featuring over 230+ exhibitors, local non-profits, and the annual Rebels & Rods Car Show and so much more!
Waterfront Festival Sponsors
Waterfront Festival Sponsors
Presented By:
Major Sponsor:
Auto Sponsor:
exhibitors, Crafters, and Food Vendors
Registration opens on May 1st for FOOD VENDORS or Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace vendors. (YEV).
April 29th - May 5th for PACC Member Registration ONLY
May 6th - General Public Registration Opens
Exhibit, Crafts & Food
Stroll through our summer waterfront market featuring over 200 local and regional artisans, crafters, and small businesses offering handmade goods, one-of-a-kind art, coastal décor, jewelry, specialty products, and more. Whether you're searching for the perfect gift or just love browsing unique finds, there’s something for every taste and interest. And when hunger strikes, indulge in mouthwatering eats from more than 30 food vendors serving up sweet treats, savory snacks, and festival favorites to fuel your fun. Come hungry—and leave inspired.
Ducky Dash Race
4:00pm
Brewster Gardens
1,400 Rubber duckies are released into Town Brook. Watch and cheer on your duckie as you could be a lucky winner!
$2.00 per Duck
$10 for 6 Ducks
Prizes will be awarded to the winners, and ducks can be purchased at the Festival only at the Information Tent in Brewster Gardens
Ducky Dash Prizes
First Place - $100 Cash
Second Place - $75 Cash
Third Place-$50 Cash
Rebels & Rods
cruise-in Car show
10:00 am-3:00 pm
LOCATION: Water Street, starting at the bottom of Brewster Street and going to the roundabout
Car Show Sponsor
Cars cannot arrive prior to 10 am.
The street will reopen at 6 pm to vehicular traffic.
Entertainment Line Up: COMING SOON
2025 Entertainment
10:00 am-6:00 pm
Plymouth Waterfront Amphitheater
Sponsored By St. Anne's Credit Union
Kids Discovery Zone
10:00 am-6:00 pm
Brewster Gardens
Parking Information
Parking Information
Parking & Getting Around Plymouth
Visiting Plymouth for the Waterfront Festival? Parking near the waterfront fills up fast, but don’t worry — there are plenty of convenient options to make your visit smooth and enjoyable!
Looking for Handicap Parking?
Park Plymouth has made this easy for you. Check out their map and find all available handicap parking spots and locations around town.
Park Further Out & Ride the Circuit
We encourage visitors to park in one of the many lots located just outside the busiest areas and take advantage of the Ride Circuit — Plymouth’s free shuttle service. The Ride Circuit loops around key spots downtown and the festival area, making it easy to hop on and off as you explore.
Supporting Sponsors
Hometown Sponsor
Sponsorship Opportunities
PRESENTING FESTIVAL SPONSOR - $5,000
Sponsor logo to appear on all marketing/promotional materials associated with festival stating "Festival Presented By"
Sponsor logo & link featured on Waterfront Festival website
Inclusion in all radio & print ads
Social Media posts highlighting sponsor
10x10 space in prominent location & banner placement on festival grounds
Large website ad with link placed on main page of festival website
Verbal acknowledgement for sponsorship on a series of "Thank you" segments throughout the day
Permission to use festival logo on all cross promotion
AUTOMOBILE SPONSOR - $5,000
Sponsor logo to appear in all marketing/promotional materials as "Automobile Sponsor"
Sponsor logo & link featured on Waterfront Festival website
Inclusion in all radio & print advertising
Social Media posts highlighting sponsor
10x10 space in prominent location & banner placement on festival grounds
Large website ad with link placed on main page of festival website
Verbal acknowledgement for sponsorship on a series of "Thank you" segments throughout the day
Permission to use festival logo on all cross promotion
Space to display 3 vehicles on festival grounds
ENTERTAINMENT STAGE SPONSOR - $2,500
Sponsor logo to appear in all marketing/promotional materials associated with the “Entertainment stage”
Sponsor logo & link featured on Waterfront Festival website
Banner placement on the DCR's Amphitheater Stage
Social Media posts highlighting sponsor
10x10 space in prominent location
DUCKY DASH SPONSOR - $2,500
Master of Ceremonies at the Race
Sponsor logo to appear on all marketing/promotional materials for the “Ducky Dash”
Sponsor logo & link featured on Waterfront Festival website
Social Media posts highlighting the sponsorship
10x10 space in prominent location in Brewster Gardens
Verbal acknowledgement for sponsorship on a series of "Thank you" segments throughout the day
Permission to use festival logo on all cross promotion.
YOUNG ENTREPENUER MARKETPLACE SPONSOR - $750
Sponsor logo to appear in all marketing/promotional materials associated with the “Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace”
Sponsor logo & link featured on Waterfront Festival website
Signage in prominent placement indicating Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace sponsored by social media posts highlighting sponsor
Verbal acknowledgement for sponsorship on a series of "Thank you" segments throughout the day
FOOD ZONE SPONSOR - $500
Sponsor logo to appear in all marketing/promotional materials associated with the “Food Zone”
Sponsor logo & link featured on Waterfront Festival website
Social Media posts highlighting sponsor
10x10 space in in KidsZone & Banner Placement on Festival grounds
Opportunity to supply t-shirts &/or volunteers for the KidsZone
Verbal acknowledgement for sponsorship on a series of "Thank you" segments throughout the day
Permission to use festival logo on all cross promotion
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL - $250
Tee Sign with logo or Company name to be placed on Coles Hill
Logo &/or business name will be seen by 50,000+ attendees at the festival
Social Media posts highlighting "friendship"
Logo on festival website indicating "friendship"
Email J.R. to reserve sponsorship, JR@PlymouthChamber.com