Oakland Dragon Boat Festival

Oakland Dragon Boat FestivalCelebrate an ancient Chinese sporting tradition.

Witness some of the finest teams in the region as more than 45 dragon boat teams, from the greater Bay Area and Northern California, vie for the fastest times and top prize.

As the first city to hold a Dragon Boat competition in the US, Oakland provides a great backdrop for this annual community tradition.

Open to the public and free to watch, we invite you to the shores of Lake Merritt as teams from the greater Bay Area and Northern California vie for the fastest times and top prizes.

Sunday, August 14
Racing begins at 9 AM, and continues throughout the day.
Open to the public, and free to watch on Lake Merritt—here’s a map.
Visit the Oakland Dragon Boat Festival website for more information.
Or get updates on twitter.

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