Dragon Boat Festival

Click here to complete the registration form. To register, you must have an account with our online booking system. Note: only one person needs an account, preferably the team captain.

There is a fee for teams to compete in the races. The Early Bird Registration Fee is $800.00+HST until January 15, 2024. The Registration Fee increases to $800.00+HST between January 15-April 30 and $1,000.00+HST after May 1. There are additional fees if a team requires a steersperson ($125.00) or a drummer ($125.00). Registration is not confirmed until fees are paid.

There are two divisions in the Festival –Women’s and Community. The community division requires a minimum of five (5) females in the boat. This division can be teams who boat together frequently or community businesses or organizations. All are welcome in the community division.

The Team Captain is responsible for managing their team’s registration, ensure waivers are signed and returned by the deadline, and will be the primary contact for all festival communications.

Waivers will be available to be downloaded online at www.Arnprior.ca/DragonBoat and must be signed by all team members and returned by the team captain to lpower@arnprior.ca by July 6, 2024.

Click here to download the waiver.

The Arnprior Dragon Boat Festival welcomes applications from all interested individuals who are 14 years of age or older. Students are welcome to apply, and community hours can be credited. Interested volunteers can email Lucas Power at lpower@arnprior.ca. Please note that some volunteers will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to volunteering (at no cost to the volunteer).

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Lucas Power at lpower@arnprior.ca or 613.623.1795. 

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Lucas Power at lpower@arnprior.ca or 613.623.1795. 

Bring your equipment (if you own any), spare clothing, sunscreen, water, rain gear and cash for any vendors on site. There is food available for purchase. We supply the boats, PFDs and paddles, so you’re all set for racing equipment. Paddlers are permitted to use their own PFDs or paddles provided they meet safety requirements. For the Team Village, teams bring their own tent, table and chairs. Some teams bring a full spread of food and beverages, play music, or even decorate their tent. If you bring your own food, mind the bees, wasps and sea gulls. Please note that only CSA approved propane or gas-powered grills are permitted. All other devices are prohibited under the Town of Arnprior’s Municipal Burn By-Law. 

 The complete schedule will be posted on this webpage once created. The first race will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the Festival is typically complete in its entirety by 4:00 p.m.

Results are posted at the main stage at Robert Simpson Park on the display screen. There is also a scoreboard poster at the race launch site at the Marina. 

Following the event, results will be posted on this webpage.

There is no admission fee and everything is open to the public. 

How can I get to the site? There is free parking available in the parking lot of Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with a free shuttle to and from Robert Simpson Park. ***PLEASE NOTE: There is no public parking available at Robert Simpson Park*** 

Participating teams will be able to drop off gear/teammates at Robert Simpson Park prior to 9:00 a.m. A free shuttle will be available to both participants and event-goers running between the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital and Robert Simpson Park. Parking is free at the hospital. 

 Dogs are allowed, but must remain on their leash. 

This is an alcohol free event. NO outside alcohol is permitted onsite and will be confiscated.

Please note that only CSA approved propane or gas-powered grills are permitted. All other devices are prohibited under the Town of Arnprior’s Municipal Burn By-Law. 

Yes. The canteen at Robert Simpson Park will be open all day. A food truck at the Town of Arnprior Marina (closer to the race viewing area) will also be in operation. Water Bottle Re-fill Stations will be located at Robert Simpson Park (near the canteen) and at the Town of Arnprior Marina (closer to the race viewing area). 

There is a dedicated team that helps keep the site clean; waste and recycling stations are available for festival-goers; two hydration stations are provided allowing people to re-fill personal water bottles; encouraging local residents to walk or bike to the event; providing a free shuttle services from the local high school to Robert Simpson Park.