8th Annual Northern Nevada International DragonBoat Festival

Schedule

Sat Aug 16 2025 at 09:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Sparks Marina Park Lake | Sparks, NV

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Combines culture, sport & international flavors that incorporates a 2,500-year-old tradition with fun & excitement of an outdoor festival.
About this Event


Charitable Partner: TBD

Attendance: 1,000 participants / 1,000 spectators

On-site Festivities: Health & Wellness Zone, Athletes’ Village, Vendor Village, Food Trucks, Asian Cultural Expo & Performance Stage

Race Distances: 3x500m

Divisions: Mixed, Women’s, Open, BCP, ACP, Paradragons


GWN Dragon Boat is excited to host its 7th Annual Northern Nevada International Dragon Boat Festival at Sparks Marina Park in Sparks, Nevada on Saturday, August 17th, 2024. This event brings together culture, sport and international flavors that blend a 2,500-year-old tradition with the fun and excitement of an outdoor festival. This event proudly benefits _____(charity partner).


Twenty paddlers move in unison, combining strength and teamwork in a boat whose elaborate design originates from ancient China. Social groups and businesses alike embrace the sport because it builds camaraderie, forms connections and promotes healthy lifestyles.


Admission to this family-friendly event is free; races will begin at 9:00am and will continue throughout the day. Festival grounds will offer a variety of activities for all participants and spectators. Wander through the Health & Wellness Village featuring exciting products and services to assist in leading a healthy lifestyle, shop in the Marketplace and grab a bite from one of our Food Trucks.


New teams and individuals are welcome! Invite friends, family, colleagues - form a group of 16 to 25 people and sign-up a team today. If you or a couple of friends are interested, there is a pay per seat option available, contact us at [email protected] to join.


Get in on the action – ask us how to get involved!

For more information, visit www.gwndragonboat.com/nevada


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Where is it happening?

Sparks Marina Park Lake, 300 Howard Drive, Sparks, United States

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