Sutter Creek Events

The Great Sutter Creek Duck Race
Saturday, April 25, 2026

The Great Sutter Creek Duck Race is back, April 25, 2026! Adopt a duck to race down the creek for a chance to win thousands in cash prizes.

A fresh fleet of ducks, courtesy of the Native Sons of the Golden West Amador #17, are ready to take to the creek in this classic Sutter Creek community event. The event coordinators are making every effort to keep the event format and spirit as close as possible to the great Duck Races past of the 80’s and 90’s.

Buy Your Tickets In Person At:
Sutter Creek Visitor Center, 71A Main Street, Sutter Creek – Open 7 days a week, usually 10:30 -4:30.
Knight Foundry, Eureka Street, Sutter Creek – Open the 2nd Saturday and 4th Saturday every month and each Wednesday.
Monteverde Store, 11 Randolph Street, Sutter Creek – Open Thursday & Friday 12 – 4pm Saturday & Sunday 10am – 4pm.

On race day, Minnie Provis Park in Sutter Creek will be full of your favorite local organizations, offering food and drink, live music, games and activities for kids and adults.

Proceeds from the Duck Race will go into the Sutter Creek Community Benefit Foundation Duck Race Project Fund. The major project for the 2026 event will be critical structural repairs to the Monteverde Store and Museum.