Steveston’s annual dragon boat festival will return to Imperial Landing next Saturday with the largest number of teams yet.
Eighty teams with more than 2,000 racers are set to descend on the docks to participate in B.C.’s largest dragon boat race outside of Vancouver.
Teams are coming from B.C. and the U.S. and will race down the Fraser River from 8:30 a.m. to around 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 19.
The community is invited to attend the free event, which will also include cultural festivities on the main stage including Indigenous soul pop artist Hayley Wallis and the Bright Futures, the Sun Moon Lake trio showcasing modern and traditional Chinese instruments, the Coastal Wolf Pack presenting Musqueam protocol and Hon Hsing Athletic Club performing lion dances.
A large craft market, food trucks including Lee’s Donuts and the city’s largest licensed outdoor patio serving local brews will also be available.
“This popular summer event has seen so much growth over the past years, and we’re so happy to have a community partner in FreshCo to help us bring the event to the next level for our community,” said Alexis Gall, Dragon Boat BC spokesperson.
“With support from FreshCo and the Province of B.C., we’ve been able to bring community, culture, and competition together to create an exciting experience for everyone to soak in.”
