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San Diego Alliance for APIAs invites you to the 19th Annual San Diego Dragon Boat Festival.

On land, celebrate with Pan-Asian cultures and cuisines!

​On water, race to the beat of the drums!

This event is free to the general public. Everyone is welcome to stop by, watch the races, cheer for your favorite team, watch the cultural performances on stage, and enjoy vendor food.

Only registered teams, see below, will be allo​wed to compete during the event.

Teams
All divisions are for 10-paddler team, competing in 20-person boat
  • Mixed, for experienced team
  • Open
  • Women
  • Youth
  • Community/Corporate
  • Cancer Survivor
All team may have up to 10 paddlers, plus steerer and drummer, in a boat at once (no minimum number of paddlers will be enforced).

All divisions will complete over 250m, up to 4 boats at a time.

Team registration forms, including schedule of fees, available here.

Schedule of Events
Saturday, May 16, 2026

  • Scheduled to be announced soon...

Location / Site Map
Tecolote Shores North
San Diego, CA 92109

Volunteer
If you would like to help, on land or on the water (officials, steerers...) please contact us at ​[email protected]

Vendors
If you would like to be a vendor, please contact us by email to register your interest.

Sponsor Us
SD Alliance for APIAs is a 501(c)(3) non-profit org. Our funding comes from city grants, donations, and sponsors. We ask for your generous support by volunteering, making donations, and attending our events. We invite you to join us in sharing, preserving, and celebrating our heritage.

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