Saturday, September 12
“Awakening of the Dragon”
Unified Paddlers Race around noon
All Day Racing
Saturday, September 12th Race Schedule
Sunday, September 13
Breast Cancer Ceremony around noon
All Day Racing Followed by Awards
Sunday, September 13th Race Schedule
September 11, 12, 13, 2026 – Dubuque, Iowa
The Dubuque Dragon Boat Association welcomes dragon boat teams from around the world to the 2025 Dubuque Dragon Boat Festival in Dubuque, Iowa on the mighty Mississippi River.
- Athletic Team Waiver form (for 18 and older)
- Junior Athletic Waiver form (for 17 and younger)
- Unified Waiver
- Dragon Boat Layout Printable Form
Our schedule of events includes:
Friday, September 5
Camp Site Set Up
Captains Pick-up Packet
Saturday, September 6
“Awakening of the Dragon”
Unified Paddlers Race around noon
All Day Racing
Sunday, September 7
Breast Cancer Ceremony around noon
All Day Racing Followed by Awards
- Awards given in each racing class.
PLUS teams will be voting on “Best Team T-Shirt“, “Best Team Spirit“, and “Best Campsite“ - If you are interested in camping please email: in**@***************at.org (Camping reservations start June 1st)
- Want to volunteer? Click Here
The results are in!
- Click here for 2025 Dubuque Dragon Boat Festival Results
- Click here for more information on past races!
