Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2024

Join for an eventful weekend filled with exciting races, live performances, delicious food, interesting crafts, and much more! Featuring 180+ teams, 2,000+ athletes, and 40,000+ spectators

Races start at 9am and continue through the early evening each day with races consisting of the NYC regular Open, Youth Invitationals, Charity races, Non-Profit Org races, Corporate Challenges, and many more.

In addition to the Dragon Boat races, there are activities for the entire family such as the Main Stage featuring live musical performances, Martial arts demonstrations, and much more), The Arts & Crafts area (showcasing traditional folk arts and crafts), or the International Food Court where you can find food and snacks.

Schedule (Program here)

Saturday, August 3rd
The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York
10:30 – 11:30am

Opening Ceremonies
11:30 – 12:30pm

A Dynamic Duo of Ladies
12:30-1pm

Hong Kong Vocalist – Echo Chan
1-2pm

Violinist extraordinaire Daisy Jopling
2-3pm

Manhattan Taiko
3-4pm

NY Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Center
4-5pm

On Stage & roaming on the Festival grounds Jonathan Kruk – Master Storyteller
11am-4pm

Sunday, August 4th
The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York
11am-2pm

Dancers from Queensboro Dance Festival
12-12:30pm

Cuboricua – The Latin Jazz Band
12:30-1:30pm

An International Dance Hour Featuring Extraordinary Performances by New York Chinese Cultural Center – Dance China NY
1:30-2:30pm

Hong Kong Vocalist – Dawn Han
2:30-3pm

Manhattan Taiko
3-4pm

NY Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Center
4-5pm

On Stage & roaming on the Festival grounds Jonathan Kruk – Master Storyteller
11am-4pm