Plymouth Waterfront Festival

Logo for Plymouth Waterfront Festival featuring colorful handwritten text and a blue sailing ship with a rainbow-colored wave

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:

Presenting 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

People at an outdoor event browsing animal exhibits and plush toys under tents.

Exhibit, Crafts & Food

10:00am-6:00pm

Plymouth Waterfront

Sponsored by Brabo

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.

Sponsored by

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

2026 Entertainment

11:00am Sam Luke Chase Trio

11:00 am Jonny Bass Band (Car Show)

12:00pm Vinyl Revival

1:00 DJ Buttah (Brewster Gardens)

1:10pm Cold Start

2:20pm The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow

3:50pm Carlin Tripp & Billy Thompson

Plymouth Waterfront Amphitheater

Sponsored By St. Anne's Credit Union

& Balbonis Drug Store

Kids Discovery Zone

10:00 am-6:00 pm

Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace

Martial Arts Demonstrations

K9 Demonstrations

Mini Golf

& so much more!

Brewster Gardens 

Young Entrepreneur

Marketplace Sponsor

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