Our classic “Big Boat” Dragon Boat festival is open to everyone, from corporate to community teams, or ones made up of family and friends. For 2022, this event will take place over the weekend of July 16th-17th and is a combined single event with the September challenge! Don't miss out! 

The River City Dragon Boat Festival was started in 1996 and has grown to a 50 team event every year! Come out and participate or even just see what the festival is all about. 

Please complete a vendor form and submit it to mpa@sportmanitoba.ca, fax: 204-925-5792 or mail to 145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2Z6 if you're interested in joining our event!

 

 

 

   Here are the 2019 Results

   Sunday Results

 

   Here are the 2018 results

   Sunday Results

The September Festival is unique for its pursuit format. Teams start across from each other and race in opposite directions chasing each other, in a circle, back to where they started. It's an incredible race for spectators and paddlers alike!
 

 

   

 

    2019 Results Below

 

    Friday Results

    Saturday AM

    Saturday PM

    Fundraiser

 

 

 

 

MANITOBA ICE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

 

 

Dates coming soon for 2023

 

Dragon Boats racing on ice! Yes, you read that right.

Ice Dragon Boat is our newest festival. Started in 2017 teams of 11 (10 paddlers, 1 drummer) use special ice paddles to skate their dragon boats across the finish line. With the expansion of the Red River Mutual Trail we hope to give Winnipeggers another reason to get out and experience what our great city as to offer in the winter.

 

To check out all the results from our 2018 Festival check out our Facebook Page. 

 

 

 

INDOOR DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

 

 

Dates coming soon for 2023

 

Indoor dragon boat!? How does that work? 

 

It works like a regular Dragon Boat event, but with a twist. Two teams of eight paddlers  sit in the same boat, facing each other. Similar in nature to a game of tug-of-war, the object of this event is to paddle your side of the boat past the line before your opposing team does. It's a great way to get out of the winter elements well still staying active!

Started in 2013, this event takes place at the Pan Am pool located at 25 Poseidon Bay in the Grant Park area of Winnipeg. This indoor festival happens to be the largest of it's kind in North America and is a different way to experience paddling in a dragon boat.

 

 

 

Community

As a not-for-profit, Provincial Sport Organization, we take our Mission, Vision and Values to heart! We work hard to develop the skills of athletes at all levels. We are unmatched by anyone or any organization in Manitoba to promote paddling as a way to enhance the lives of those who participate.

Safety

Yes, MPA makes safety our number one priority. We have an excellent reputation and superior safety record - second to none. We want to ensure that individuals, as well as teams complete their races in the safest manner possible. That can only be possible because of the training, knowledge and experience as well as the focus and dedication of our staff and volunteers!

Coaching

All teams entering our Dragon Boat events are coached by experienced paddlers who have competed nationally as well as internationally. We pride ourselves in the fact that our coaches know what it takes to work with the teams to reach their potential.

Charity

In 2018 MPA partnered with the Dream Factory, formerly known as The Rainbow Society. The Dream Factory is a Winnipeg based charitable organization dedicated to fulfilling dreams for Manitoba kids who are battling life- threatening illnesses. Their goal is simple, give kids the desperately needed break from hospitals, medical treatments and the very adult challenges that come with serious illness. All funds raised stay in Manitoba to help Manitoba kids.

What are you waiting for... why not join in? You'll be glad you did!