We welcome you to the 2025 Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival. We look forward to having you attend this annual event, the 22nd anniversary of the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival!
Location
Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo BC
Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival 2025
It’s WET. It’s WILD. It’s a weekend of fun for the entire family!
We're pleased to present the 22nd Annual Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival July 12-13 2025, at the spectacular Maffeo Sutton Park.
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2025 Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival
On behalf of Fairway Gorge Paddling Club, we want to welcome you to the 2025 Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival. We look forward to having you attend this annual event, the 22nd anniversary of the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival!
Here’s why you won’t want to miss this year’s festival!
Great local performers, dancing and music provided by Crimson & Coast
Wolf Breweries Beer Garden
Battle Royale featuring Tug of War, Life-sized Jenga and more!
Food Trucks and vendors for all ages.
Excellent racing on the famous Nanaimo Harbour
Great discounts for paddlers taking the Hullo passenger ferry from Vancouver - Check the website for more information.
A true community event with thousands of spectators over the weekend
Also join the Nanaimo community to support BC Cancer Foundation & the Nanaimo Hospital fundraiser for a new cancer treatment ward.
For more information visit the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club's website.
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Festival Information
For complete Festival information, please visit the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club's website.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
There will be 25% administrative fee for all withdrawals. The final date to withdraw a team from the festival is June 21, 2025. There will be no refunds of any type after this date, including if the festival is cancelled due to safety reasons.
