Olympia Dragon Boat Festival

Friday, July 10 @ 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

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July 11th 2026 – the Olympia Dragon Boat Festival returns for a 3rd year of fun and sun at Port Plaza – we hope to see you there! (and don’t forget to join us Friday, July 10th for an evening of fun and entertainment at the opening ceremony!)

OPENING CEREMONY – Friday, July 10th from 5-9pm
Awakening the dragon
Live music & lion dance
Fun and free!

RACE DAY – Saturday, July 11th from 8:30am-3:30pm
Over 40 teams competing
Live dragon boat races all day long
Races run every 5-10 minutes!
Fun and free!

Image sourced from event organizer.

701 Capitol Way N
Olympia, WA 98501 United States
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Port Plaza
701 Capitol Way N
Olympia, WA 98501

Free

Toddlers + Preschoolers, Elementary, Tweens + Teens, Adults, All Ages

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