We are back in Richmond! Close out summer with us on the shores of the Fraser River on August 28, 2027. Registration opens early September.

While we had to take a break in 2026 to accommodate schedule shifts as Vancouver hosted major global events, we’re excited to be back and return to historic Steveston Harbour for 2027! Get ready for the next chapter of this story.

The Richmond Dragon Boat Festival hits Steveston Village! Watch teams face off at Richmond’s only dragon boat race, plus enjoy vibrant cultural performances and community celebration, all set along the Fraser River.

When: August 28 2027  |  8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: Imperial Landing
Cost: FREE ADMISSION!
What: Dragon boat racing, live music, cultural demonstrations, and much more!

Click here for the 2025 Festival Site Map.

2027 Festival Schedule to be released in 2027 Please note: information below is for the 2025 event. Updated 2027 info will be published in early Summer 2027.

Getting here

Public Transit

We’re a short walk away from multiple bus routes! Head over to www.translink.ca to plan your trip.

Driving

GPS/Google Maps: Fentiman Place Parkade

Parking is available at the Fentiman Place parkade, a short walk away from the race site. Please enter the area on Fentiman Place off Garry Street, proceed to the end of Fentiman Place, and follow signage on site. Parking is available for a minimum donation of $10 (all proceeds to Richmond Food Bank and Learning Buddies Network). Parking is limited, so please plan to carpool. The parking lot will open at 7:00 am.

At the Festival

Exploring the Festival while on wheels or walking your dog can be difficult because of the crowds. We strongly encourage you to lock up your bike, carry your board, and leave your pup at home.

Amenities

Washrooms: throughout site
Festival Merchandise: Imperial Landing: Oddball Workshop Tent
First Aid: Ask any staff/volunteer for assistance

Red Truck Patio Bar Service: Main Plaza
Water Stations: by Marshalling Tents
Food Trucks: by Main Plaza

Charity Partners

Richmond Food Bank: Richmond Food Bank is the charity partner of the Richmond Dragon Boat Festival. Serving on average 2,200 people per week, the Richmond Food Bank is a dynamic hub that connects people, food, and services essential to health and well-being. Visit richmondfoodbank.org to donate and learn more. On-site programming and partial proceeds from the Festival will benefit the Richmond Food Bank.

Learning Buddies Network:Learning Buddies Network is the charity partner of the Richmond Dragon Boat Festival. Learning Buddies Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping elementary school students develop essential literacy and math skills through free one on one, after school mentoring in a fun group setting who otherwise would not have the help they need. Visit www.learningbuddiesnetwork.com to donate and learn more. On-site programming and partial proceeds from the Festival will benefit Learning Buddies Network.

The Richmond Dragon Boat Festival is held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands and waters of the Musqueam peoples.