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[DONATE](https://www.pvriverfront.org/donate) ​ [](https://www.pvriverfront.org/) [River Stage](https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/SPGM3) [Water Temp](https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwisweb/graph?agency_cd=USGS&site_no=01184000&parm_cd=00010&period=7) [Weather](https://www.pvriverfront.org/) [Water Quality](https://www.pvriverfront.org/water-quality)  [\< All Events](https://www.pvriverfront.org/events) # springfield DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Saturday, July 18, 2026 #### presented by the pioneer valley riverfront club and chinese association of western massachusetts ROSTER MENU DBF Registration Links 2026 SCHEDULE [2026 TEAM REGISTRATION](https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/yFDdmZ5nNswKJcj63bNEIw) [JOIN YOUR REGISTERED TEAM](https://www.pvriverfront.org/event-details/individual-registration/form) [Team Rosters](https://www.pvriverfront.org/rosters) [2024 Results](https://www.pvriverfront.org/_files/ugd/34e897_254e052422494e33be783549c4afd6c6.pdf) [2024 Photos](https://link.shutterfly.com/XPGHhQFVnMb) [2023 Results](https://www.pvriverfront.org/_files/ugd/34e897_8f0e9be397834d30bef812a05b9fe61d.pdf) [2023 Photos](https://photos.app.goo.gl/H54TS3eGzfcWiBhaA) [2025 Results](https://www.pvriverfront.org/_files/ugd/34e897_f3b2dc3272b64a33b6be9d419a4e01be.pdf) [2025 Team Photos](https://link.shutterfly.com/axABAjzFsVb) [2025 More Photos](https://photos.app.goo.gl/D77VgW2RP1jke6xJ6)        ## new for 2026 #### Heading 4 #### club teams' new race course length is 500 meters. community teams' race course remains 200 meters.  .jpg) A Dragon Boat is a giant Chinese war canoe (see pictures). The Springfield Dragon Boat Festival is a series of friendly, fun dragon boat races between groups, companies, organizations, etc. assembled to compete for one day. The Festival goes from 8am to 4pm on a summer Saturday (date shown above) at North Riverfront Park on the Connecticut River, 121 West Street, Springfield, MA (See parking directions below). Your team needs at least 17 people: 8 men, 8 women, a Drummer (wears a costume, beats a drum, rides in the bow of the dragon boat), plus a few spares. Each Community Team race is 200 meters (about 2 football fields), lasts about one minute, each team races at least 3 times, no experience is required, all equipment is provided, a practice session is included, and medals are awarded! Festival proceeds benefit the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, a Springfield non-profit connecting people with healthy riverfront activity. ​ New for 2026: All Club Teams race 500 meters, with the same finish line for all races. ​ Admission is free for spectators to enjoy the dragon boat racing, food trucks, cultural performances, and more\! ​ PARKING FOR SPECTATORS AND TEAMS: 101 WEST STREET REAR, SPRINGFIELD MA 01104. This is a park-at-your-own risk location. Please carpool as parking may be limited. An optional donation of \$10 to support PVRC programming may be requested. Volunteers please park at 105 Avocado Street. I'm Interested! What do I do next? 1. Get ready to have a Great Time and save the date (see date at top of page) 2. Register your team (have your Team Name ready!) by clicking Register Your Team, above. 3. Invite people age 16+ to join your team by forwarding them the sign-up email you receive after registering. 4. If you need help or ideas to build your team please contact [festival@pvriverfront.org](mailto:festival@pvriverfront.org) 5. For Community Teams: (who are coming to the festival for a day of fun, and don't compete at other dragon boat festivals or hold regular practices) When you have 8 women, 8 men, a Drummer, plus a few spares, you are ready! We will be in touch with you to schedule your practice session the week before the festival. Extra practice sessions may be available: contact [festival@pvriverfront.org](mailto:festival@pvriverfront.org). A certified Steersperson is provided. (Skip to \#8 if this is your category) 6. For Club Teams: (whose paddlers practice dragon boating regularly and compete against other Club Teams at dragon boat festivals), you'll need at least 8 women, a total of 20 paddlers, and a Drummer. Drummers are encouraged but not required to be active. You may register 26 persons on your roster, including drummer and your own Steersperson, if desired. A certified Steersperson will be provided if needed. 7. Club Team Divisions: 1. 100% Breast Cancer Survivor (incl. Drummer) 2. 100% Any/All Cancer Survivor (incl. Drummer) 3. 100% Women 4. Mixed Open (minimum 8 women). If you race in mutltiple Divisions, you must register and pay for a 2nd boat (at a discount). All teams in the ACS and BCS divisions are invited to be on the water for the Flower Ceremony. 8. Make a team short-sleeve t-shirt to wear the day of the Springfield Dragon Boat Festival. Hint: put your logo on the sleeve so it can be seen while you wear a life jacket. 9. You will be provided a team tent site, but must provide your own tent (this is a rain or shine event). Please decorate your tent and site to show your team spirit\! ## [REgister a team or join a registered team](https://www.pvriverfront.org/dragon-boat-festival) RecruitingTools [Recruiting Poster](https://www.pvriverfront.org/_files/ugd/34e897_b844ce672dcf408887b0afd9a5e267b2.pdf) [Festival Contact](<mailto:festival@pvriverfront.org?subject=Dragon Boat Festival Question>) [Recruiting Postcard](https://www.pvriverfront.org/_files/ugd/34e897_e447af310daa4fc7bd116b698494de3b.pdf) [IMPORTANT DAY OF INFO](https://www.pvriverfront.org/_files/ugd/34e897_f2686eb9de7c446683cc3e66393a0e7d.pdf) [Team Captains Letter 1](https://www.pvriverfront.org/_files/ugd/34e897_6cd0487d7de4491f81df4c0557b4b1ef.pdf) [WAIVER](https://www.pvriverfront.org/_files/ugd/34e897_32d9a4cbbff64ed9a9902be1133b8cc0.pdf) ## Frequently asked questions ### Where can I park? 101 West Street, Springfield MA 01104 in the field BEHIND Starbuck's. Please do not park at Starbuck's. Look for the Parking Flags and our friendly volunteers. There is a suggested donation of \$10 to park here. Handicapped parking is available - please ask the parking volunteers. ### What are the parking alternatives? If the field at 101 West Street is full, you may park on Avocado Street (one side only - see signs), or at 105 Avocado Street, where our volunteers park (no donation requested). Our "secret" spots are on Riverside Rd, where street parking is right across the street from the festival! Navigate to 149 Riverside Rd, 01104 but drive until you get close to the stoplight\! ### Will there be food for sale? You are welcome to bring a picnic, but we are also selling food from a food truck, and our own concession with grilled food, smoothies, and snow-cones! Cash, card, venmo accepted. ### Are pets allowed? (Sorry, no) Sorry, no pets other than service animals are allowed for the Springfield Dragon Boat Festival. ### Can I bring alcoholic beverages? (No) Thank you for respecting this City Law. ### When does the entertainment program start? At approximately 8:30 am we will have a performance of the National Anthem. At approximately 12 noon we will have 3 performances during the lunch break. ### What is the policy on photography and drones? Drones must not be flown directly over human beings, and must launch and land away from people. A good spot to do this is from the northern edge of the property, behind the boathouse building. Photography is allowed, but we recommned you request permission of anyone under age 18 before photographing them. ### Will the boathouse building be accessible? The boathouse interior is accessible to our staff, performers, and volunteers only. Please respect this guideline. If you need emergency access please report to Registration. There are 10 port-o-lets on the festival grounds. ### I have a question about the rules of the race. Please email us at festival@pvriverfront.org. (festival@pvriverfront.org.)If we cannot answer your question we will direct you to 22 Dragons, our festival producer. ### Can I bring my own food? What about a grill? Gas, charcoal and all other cooking devices are strictly prohibited at this event. You are welcome to bring your own food. The host organization will have a (permitted) grill, and there will be a food truck on site as well. Starbucks, Dunkin, Chester's Chicken, Subway are all a short walk away. 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A Dragon Boat is a giant Chinese war canoe (see pictures). The Springfield Dragon Boat Festival is a series of friendly, fun dragon boat races between groups, companies, organizations, etc. assembled to compete for one day. The Festival goes from 8am to 4pm on a summer Saturday (date shown above) at North Riverfront Park on the Connecticut River, 121 West Street, Springfield, MA (See parking directions below). Your team needs at least 17 people: 8 men, 8 women, a Drummer (wears a costume, beats a drum, rides in the bow of the dragon boat), plus a few spares. Each Community Team race is 200 meters (about 2 football fields), lasts about one minute, each team races at least 3 times, no experience is required, all equipment is provided, a practice session is included, and medals are awarded! Festival proceeds benefit the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, a Springfield non-profit connecting people with healthy riverfront activity. ​ New for 2026: All Club Teams race 500 meters, with the same finish line for all races. ​ Admission is free for spectators to enjoy the dragon boat racing, food trucks, cultural performances, and more\! ​ PARKING FOR SPECTATORS AND TEAMS: 101 WEST STREET REAR, SPRINGFIELD MA 01104. This is a park-at-your-own risk location. Please carpool as parking may be limited. An optional donation of \$10 to support PVRC programming may be requested. Volunteers please park at 105 Avocado Street. I'm Interested! What do I do next? 1. Get ready to have a Great Time and save the date (see date at top of page) 2. Register your team (have your Team Name ready!) by clicking Register Your Team, above. 3. Invite people age 16+ to join your team by forwarding them the sign-up email you receive after registering. 4. If you need help or ideas to build your team please contact [festival@pvriverfront.org](mailto:festival@pvriverfront.org) 5. For Community Teams: (who are coming to the festival for a day of fun, and don't compete at other dragon boat festivals or hold regular practices) When you have 8 women, 8 men, a Drummer, plus a few spares, you are ready! We will be in touch with you to schedule your practice session the week before the festival. Extra practice sessions may be available: contact [festival@pvriverfront.org](mailto:festival@pvriverfront.org). A certified Steersperson is provided. (Skip to \#8 if this is your category) 6. For Club Teams: (whose paddlers practice dragon boating regularly and compete against other Club Teams at dragon boat festivals), you'll need at least 8 women, a total of 20 paddlers, and a Drummer. Drummers are encouraged but not required to be active. You may register 26 persons on your roster, including drummer and your own Steersperson, if desired. A certified Steersperson will be provided if needed. 7. Club Team Divisions: 1. 100% Breast Cancer Survivor (incl. Drummer) 2. 100% Any/All Cancer Survivor (incl. Drummer) 3. 100% Women 4. Mixed Open (minimum 8 women). If you race in mutltiple Divisions, you must register and pay for a 2nd boat (at a discount). All teams in the ACS and BCS divisions are invited to be on the water for the Flower Ceremony. 8. Make a team short-sleeve t-shirt to wear the day of the Springfield Dragon Boat Festival. Hint: put your logo on the sleeve so it can be seen while you wear a life jacket. 9. You will be provided a team tent site, but must provide your own tent (this is a rain or shine event). Please decorate your tent and site to show your team spirit\!