Colorado Dragon Boat Festival

About This Event

Colorado's annual celebration of Asian and Asian American heritage and the largest Dragon Boat Festival in the US returns to Sloan’s Lake Park for 2026. The festival features dragon boat racing, cultural performances, food vendors, marketplace vendors, community organizations, and family‑friendly activities. The event regularly draws more than 200,000 attendees, with hundreds of performers, vendors, and volunteers. The page invites the community to save the date for a weekend filled with dragon boat racing, cultural celebration, and community connection. The festival highlights Colorado’s AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) communities through: • Dragon boat races with multiple community teams • Dozens of food vendors featuring Asian and Asian American cuisines • A large marketplace with cultural goods and local businesses • Multiple stages hosting cultural performances, including dance, music, and demonstrations • Community engagement and volunteer opportunities Registration and applications (for teams, vendors, performers, etc.) are handled through a dedicated Registration/Applications page linked from the main event page.

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