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FreshCo Richmond Dragon Boat Festival

August 24, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 6:30 pm PDT

Free
FreshCo Richmond Dragon Boat Festival

The FreshCo Richmond Dragon Boat Festival is back this August! Soak in the sun on the shores of the Fraser River, and watch as 80 teams face off at Richmond’s only dragon boat race.

Steveston comes alive as an estimated 2,000 paddlers converge for one of BC’s biggest dragon boat races and one of Richmond’s most unique community festivals. Enjoy dragon boat races, plus live music and entertainment while kicking back and enjoying summer by the water.

2024 Festival Schedule

On-Land

Time

RacesTime
Parking Lot Opens (Minimum $10 donation)6:00 AMADMIN: Race Registrar Opens7:30 AM
The Festival Marketplace and Site Opens10:00 AMMandatory Admin and Steers Meeting8:00 AM
Red Truck Patio/Beverage Service Opens12:00 PMRACE COURSE: Preliminary Heat Races BeginTBA
SITE: Sichuan Face Changing Performances12:00 PMRACE COURSE: Semi Finals BeginTBA
PLAZA: Coastal Wolf Pack1:00 PMRACE COURSE: Finals BeginTBA
SITE: Hon Hsing Athletic Club Lion Dances2:00 PMLAND: Medal Presentations BeginTBA
PLAZA: Luc LeMans3:00 PMRACE COURSE: FRDBF Women’s Grand FinalTBA
SITE: Hon Hsing Athletic Club Lion Dances4:00 PMRACE COURSE: FRDBF Mixed Grand FinalTBA
PLAZA: Luc LeMans5:00 PM
Festival Site Closes6:00 PM

Getting here

Public Transit

They’re a short walk away from bus routes 401, 402, 407, 410, and C93! Go to www.translink.ca to plan your trip.

Driving

Parking is available at the baseball diamond at Steveston Community Park, a short walk away from the race site.

Please enter the area on Moncton Street between Hayashi Court and Number 1 Road, proceed past the parking lot, and follow the signage on site.

The approximate address is 4011 Moncton Street. 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 the site
Festival Merchandise: Imperial Landing: Oddball Workshop Tent
First Aid: Ask any staff/volunteer for assistance

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

Details

Date:
August 24, 2024
Time:
9:00 am - 6:30 pm PDT
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
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Website:
https://stevestondragonboatfestival.ca/

Venue

FreshCo Richmond Dragon Boat Festival
4280 Bayview Street, Richmond BCCanada+ Google Map
Phone
604 688 2382