MAY 4, 2024
Time: 9am-2pm
Fee: Donations welcome, funds raised will support the Hartland Public Library Children’s Area
Kayak & Canoe Run
Time: 9am-11am, last drop in 11am*
Start: Centennial Park, Hartland
Finish: Nixon Park, Hartland
*We kindly ask that boats are not put in after 11am. Our duck derby starts at 12:00pm �down river and boats passing through it will alter the winners.
This is a casual tour starting in Centennial Park & finishing at Nixon Park. Volunteers will be available to hold your canoe/kayak while you get in/out of it.
Bring you own kayak or canoe, limited kayaks will be available for rent from KT Kayak Rentals. There is a link below to reserve them in advance.
No Shuttle: We suggest brining your boat to Centennial Park then taking your vehicle to Nixon Park and either walking the Ice Age Trail (about a 30 minute walk) back to Centennial Park or get a ride back.
Bring your own kayak or canoe.
Limited kayaks will be available for rental
Rubber Duck Derby
Time: 12:00pm-12:30pm
Duck derby tickets can be purchased in advance or at the event
Purchase duck derby tickets in advance at the Hartland Library, Hartland Bank Five Nine, Tabi’s or participating businesses.
Purchase duck derby tickets at Nixon Park Pavilion (by playground)
$5 for one or $20 for five. Supply is limited to 1,000 tickets so buy early!
Ducks Race from the Cover Bridge on Bark River Greenway (behind Senor Thomas) to Nixon Park
Purchased ducks are awarded prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and last place (Do not need to be present to win)
2nd Chance Duck Raffle
Location: Nixon Park
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
By purchasing a duck you will be entered for another chance to win a raffle prize (Must be present to win)
Additional happenings between 10:00am – 2:00pm in Nixon Park
NEW! Bounce House
NEW! Inflatable Obstacle Course
Food available for purchase from Creole Cafe
Ice cream available for purchase from Little DipperZ
FREE Face Painting
Beer Garden Provided by Endter’s
Craft and Vendor Sale – shop over 50 vendors!
Live Music by A Little Bit of Heaven
Costumes welcome – May the 4th Be With You!
ATM available onsite
