HELENA'S BUCK
CREEK FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 9-10, 2026 @ HELENA AMPHITHEATER PARK
FRIDAY: 6PM-10PM SATURDAY: 10AM-8PM
LIVE MUSIC
Each year, Helena’s Buck Creek Festival presents an exciting lineup of local and regionally-acclaimed, family-friendly artists. Professionally-produced live shows are scheduled throughout the duration of the festival.
DUCK RACE
A cannon signifies the start of the annual rubber duck race, when thousands of rubber ducks are released at the top of the dam and travel down the waterfall and into the waiting nets of our expert “duck wranglers”.
ACTIVITIES
The children’s area is located near the festival stage, and provides a safe place for children to have fun while their parents enjoy live musical performances. $10 armbands are good for all-day access.
VENDORS
Helena’s Buck Creek Festival grounds include a large area where artisans and vendors from all over the Southeast come to tempt guests with handmade items, retail products, and a wide variety of delectable cuisine.
2025 Festival Schedule
Friday, October 10th
6:00 PM: Gates Open
6:00 PM: Southtown Revival
8:00 PM: The '77 Experience
10:00 PM: Day One Ends
Saturday, October 11th
10:00 AM: Gates Open
10:00 AM: Swamp Poppas
11:45 AM: Helena High School Jazz Band
1:15 PM: Margeaux and The Cat's Meow
3:00 PM: Duck Race
3:15 PM: Erin Black
4:00 PM: The Only's
6:00 PM: Cash Back
8:00 PM: Day Two Ends
2026 VENDORS
Food Vendors​
Retail Vendors​
Info Vendors​
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
PARKING
FREE shuttle service from the
Sports Complex
PETS
Sorry, no dogs allowed except service animals.
ACTIVITIES
Arm bands for the kids' area are $10 per child for all day play
Helena is one of Alabama’s "Communities of Excellence” and is consistently recognized as one of Alabama’s safest cities and one of the best places to live. Helena’s Buck Creek Festival, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a family-friendly annual event which raises funds for local charities and has returned almost $300,000 to the community over the life of the festival.
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