Dragon Boat Festival Open Practice – Get on the Water!

You do not have to be a member, or registered for the races to attend. Come out, try dragon boat, and meet the team! Dragon Boat Festival Open Practice – Get on the Water! 🐉💦 Get ready for the 2026 Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Jericho! This open festival practice is a chance for paddlers to get some extra time on the water, and get ready for race day! Not on a team yet? You’re welcome too! Come meet teams, paddle with the festival community and find your best fit. We can help you get started :) 🏁 Festival paddlers: Get some extra practice time on the water. 🐉 Looking for a team? Meet paddlers + festival teams. 💦 New to dragon boat? Beginners are welcome — no experience necessary! All equipment + coaching are provided. Please note location: Practice sessions take place at RiverPark Place Marine. It’s Not Too Late to Race! The 2026 Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Jericho is October 3, and there’s still time to get involved! START A TEAM You can be a beginner and start your own team! Grab 10+ friends, family members or coworkers and build your crew. No dragon boat experience is required — we provide the equipment, coaching and practice opportunities to help get your team ready for race day. JOIN A TEAM Already know which team you want to paddle with? Register for your team and start practicing with your crew. FIND A TEAM Want to race but don’t have a team yet? You can register with an "Individual" ticket and we'll help you get started. Come to practices, meet the teams and find a crew that’s a great fit for you! 🐉 Festival Information: dragonboatfestivals.org 🏁 Festival Registration: 2026dragonboatfestivals.eventbrite.com 🔎 Find a Team: dragonboatfestivals.org/register/find-a-team 📅 Full Practice Schedule:dragonboatfestivals.org/practices/schedule