evada International Dragon Boat Festival 5/17-5/18

Race at North America’s flagship dragon boat festival.  The fast racing, stellar local music lineup, our pavilions, your energy, and of course- our drone show lighting up the night with local motifs came together to form the perfect start to summer.  False Creek Vancouver BC - Get your passport ready!

We are sticking with the basics – 20 paddler boats and a 375m race course. Our goal is to have two qualifying heats, semi-finals and finals. Community Teams will race a 375m course. As always, the river will be a part of your race challenge! 

Olympia Dragon Boat Festival 7/12

We are super excited to welcome you back to our port!! 

We are sticking with the basics – 20 paddler boats and a 250m race course.

All teams will have four races

Four Boat Heats

 Location - Port Plaza, Olympia, WA

250M races in Victoria, BC Inner Harbour.  The Festival’s teams- competitive and recreational- from around Vancouver Island, the Mainland, the Interior, Washington, Oregon, and beyond. Victoria’s Inner Harbour is the scenic backdrop to your team’s time with us.  Get your passport ready!

The festival venue will be located at the south end of Tom McCall Waterfront Park, between the Hawthorne Bridge and RiverPlace. 

Since its inception in 1996, this event has been hosted by the California Dragon Boat Association (CDBA) gathering local and away teams from diverse backgrounds, all competing for glory on the water. Whether you are a seasoned paddler, a cultural enthusiast, or someone seeking an unforgettable experience, this festival offers a unique blend of excitement, tradition, and community spirit that will leave you spellbound in Foster City, CA