When
April 25, 2026 | 10:00 am
What
The 26th annual Austin Dragon Boat Festival will take place April 25 at Festival Beach on Lady Bird Lake, continuing one of Central Texas’ longest-running cultural celebrations.
Hosted by The Lunar Foundation, this year’s free, all-ages event begins at 10 a.m. and will feature more than 30 teams and about 600 paddlers competing in traditional 40-foot dragon boats. The festival is expected to draw thousands of spectators.
Founded in 1999 by Amy Wong Mok, the event honors the ancient Chinese tradition of dragon boat racing while highlighting Austin’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities through cultural performances, an outdoor art gallery and an Asian market. Food vendors will also offer traditional dishes, including zongzi, a rice dumpling tied to the holiday’s origins.
Learn MoreWhere
Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach
2101 Jesse E. Segovia St, Austin, TX 78702