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23rd Annual Dragon Boat Festival & Race

Come say hi to us at the Dragon Boat Festival & Race! Free and open to the public.

The Austin Dragon Boat Festival returns to Lady Bird Lake-Festival Beach on Saturday April 29th after a 3 year hiatus. The Austin Dragon Boat Festival which begins with a traditional Lion Dance at the opening Ceremony kicks off at 10am  and will include 250 and 500 meter races for corporate, community, student, club, visitor and breast cancer survivor teams from all over Austin, Dallas and Houston. In addition to the races, the Austin Festival will feature cultural performances, food trucks, vendors and a kid zone with a bounce house. Fun for all ages and free admission for spectators.