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Mississauga Dragon Boat Festival

MDBF

Join Us for the 20th Annual Mississauga Dragon Boat Festival!

It’s our 20th Anniversary – and we’re making it the biggest celebration yet!

We’re thrilled to invite teams from all over to take part in this milestone event. Expect exciting racing, a lively festival atmosphere, and new additions to mark this special year!

What’s New for Our 20th Year?

• 50/50 Draw, look for the blue dragon!

• Raffles, prizes and games

• More Festival Fun: Enjoy merchant vendors, our popular beer garden sponsored by Glory Days Brewing, and delicious eats from Cousins Market.

Let’s make this the best year ever and celebrate 20 incredible years of community, competition, and camaraderie! Bring your energy, bring your paddles, and let’s hit the water to make history!

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

Community/Corporate - Sign up Your Team Closed

Online registration closed

  • Registration includes two 1 hour practice sessions at the Mississauga Canoe Club. Instruction and leadership from qualified and experienced coaches throughout the practice sessions and on race day. Three 200m races for all teams. All required equipment - including dragon boat, paddles and PFDs.

    1. $1,200.43

      Standard Pricing

      Apr 2 – Jun 8
    2. Closed
      Jun 8 – Jun 8

Community/Corporate - Join an Existing Team Closed

Online registration closed

    1. Team captain creates and pays for the team, then team members can join
      Apr 2 – Jun 8
    2. Closed
      Jun 8 – Jun 8

Out of Town - Sign Up Your Team Closed

Instruction and leadership from qualified and experienced coaches are available on race day. Each entry is limited to a maximum of 24 team members. Three 200m races for all teams. All required equipment - including dragon boat, paddles and PFDs. Does not include any practice sessions.

  1. $982.58

    Standard

    Feb 7 - Jun 9

Out of Town - Join an Existing Team Closed

  1. Team Captain Paid at time of registration
    Feb 7 - Jun 9

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR 2025

Team Registration Process:

Step 1: Each team captain registers their team and completes the payment process.

Step 2: Once registered, the captain will receive a unique link to share with all team members.

Step 3: Every paddler must register individually. The link sent from captains will take you to: "Join an Existing Team," select your team, complete the individual registration, and sign the event waiver.

All participants must be registered and have signed the waiver before race day. Unregistered paddlers will not be allowed to race.

New This Year: Wristband Policy:

Wristbands, printed with each participant's name will be issued to captains at The MDBF registration check-in. Only registered paddlers with a signed waiver will receive a wristband.

Captains can ensure their team is fully registered by referring back to your Race Roster Team Page.67a4d818082b0.jpg


Schedule Outline

The event will start at 7:15 a.m. with team registration followed by the Team Captains Meeting at 7:50 a.m.

Races will begin at 8:50 a.m. and will run until approximately 3:30 p.m.

8:15 a.m. NEW THIS YEAR: GROUP WARM UP - Powered by SWAT Health (10 mins)

Get ready to kick off the day strong with a high-energy, 10 minute group-warm up led by the amazing team from SWAT Health! These fitness pros will get your blood pumping and your paddling muscles primed so you're race-ready and feeling your best. Don't miss it - it's the perfect way to launch an epic day on the water!

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Event schedule

  • Sun, June 8, 2025 7:15 a.m. - Event Begins - Registration check-in opens
  • Sun, June 8, 2025 7:50 a.m. - Team Captain/Steerperson Meeting
  • Sun, June 8, 2025 8:15 a.m. - Group Led WARM UP - Powered by SWAT HEALTH
  • Sun, June 8, 2025 8:50 a.m. - Races Begin
  • Sun, June 8, 2025 3:30 p.m. - Event Ends

Contact information

Event contact
Sheila Darling
Phone
4168050678
Website
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