06/29/2025
A Quackin’ Good Time in Harmony Square
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What started as a simple idea… Catch a duck, win a prize, has officially become one of Downtown Brantford’s most loved family-friendly events.
This year marked the second annual Catch-A-Ducky event, hosted by All Day Breakfast: The Creative Agency for the Downtown Brantford BIA. And if we thought last year was a hit, this year’s event was next level!
In 2024, we welcomed around 300 guests to the Harmony Square Fountain.
This year? That many people showed up in just the first hour and 15 minutes. (The event ran from 11am to 2pm)
Harmony Square came alive with laughter, music, bubbles, and the unmistakable charm of a 12-foot inflatable duck. Families lined up to take photos, kids danced to live performances courtesy of The Academy of Music and Performance students, and the entire space buzzed with positive energy.
We added new attractions this year, including an inflatable duck mascot, an activity table, bubble and chalk play stations, face painting by the incredible Hamilton Face Painter, and of course, prize-winning duck catching in the fountain.
The creativity, colour, and community spirit were truly overwhelming in the best possible way.
None of this would have been possible without the support of so many generous people.
Thank you to our tireless volunteers: Tammy, John, Cathi, Darryl, Erica, Kerry, and Susan, for keeping things running smoothly. A huge shoutout to Rupinder from the BIA for being our on-the-ground superstar, collecting prizes from businesses, promoting the event across the downtown, and amplifying our efforts on social media both leading up to and during the event.
This year we gave away over 300 prizes, from bubble wands and snack packs (not the puddings) to dinner vouchers, merchandise, and one very memorable $250 gift card to Perfect Image (yes, we heard the excitement).
One dad made a point to thank us for organizing such a thoughtful day for families. One mom told us how much she appreciated having a free activity for her kids. Those simple moments are what it's all about.
Last year, 15 downtown businesses got involved. This year? Twenty-one. And they didn’t just show up. They created magic.
Susan from Old World Marketplace customized adorable duck-tagged prizes.
Sean McAllister from The Academy of Music and Performance jumped at the chance to involve his students and give them a spotlight on stage.
That kind of meaningful engagement is what makes an event unforgettable.
As the creative team behind the Downtown Brantford BIA’s marketing, our mission is to shine a light on the entire downtown community. Catch-A-Ducky brought the people, and the businesses provided and showed up to represent what makes this district so special.
To Annette, Barbara and the entire BIA Board, thank you for your continued trust.
To our community, thank you for showing up with your kids, your joy, and your sunscreen.
We already have ideas for next year... and yes, the duck might be even bigger.
Until next time, just keep paddling.
