Penticton Dragon Boat Festival

Event Dates:
  • Sat • September 6, 2025 • 12:00 AM
  • Sun • September 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM
  • Event Cost: Free for Spectators
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The 24th annual Penticton Dragon Boat Festival will be held on September 6 & 7, 2025.

Held over two days on the second weekend in September, the racing happens on Skaha Lake in beautiful, sunny, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada.

Our vendors market, food trucks and beverage garden will be back. Plus the best festival site in BC — a sandy beach and a race that’s visible for the entire race course — and a large grassy area under the trees for team tents.

  • 2000+ Athletes
  • Vendors Village
  • Beverage Garden
  • Food Trucks
  • Races visible from the beach!
Come to Penticton and Train!
Out of town teams registered before the Early Bird Deadline for the PDBF are invited to come up and train for free using our boats and equipment any weekend throughout the Summer.
For more information Email: admin@pentictonpaddlesports.com to book.

Race Fees & Deadlines

Earlybird:

  • Deadline: July 31, 2025
  • Fees: $1322.00+gst

Regular:

  • Deadline: August 24, 2025
  • Fees: $1470.00+gst

Late Registration: Subject to available space. Email info@pentictonpaddlesports.com to be placed on our waiting list.

*Junior Teams: Half price

Venue: Penticton Paddling Centre

Address: Skaha Lake Park, 124 South Beach Drive, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

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