19th Annual San Diego Dragon Boat Festival

San Diego Alliance for APIAs invites you to the 19th Annual San Diego Dragon Boat Festival on May 16th, 2026. On land, celebrate with Pan-Asian cultures and cuisines! On water, race to the beat of the drums! This event is free to the general public. Our past events have brought together close to 600 enthusiastic paddlers, performers, and spectators, from the young and young-at-heart. As we gear up for this year's extravaganza, expect nothing short of thrilling dragon boat races filled with excitement. This is an event you won't want to miss! Save the date, and let's make waves together!