Thank you Richmond for joining us on the shores of the Fraser River. Despite a rainy start to the day, the sun came out as almost 70 teams took to the water in one of the region’s favourite race venues. Thank you to FreshCo and the Province of BC for their instrumental support for this event. For 2025, please stay tuned on important updates on this event.
We’re getting ready for our largest Richmond festival yet- thanks to the support of FreshCo, we’re excited to welcome 70 teams and almost 15,000 visitors to celebrate summer on the shores of the Fraser River!
Come down and visit all our different booths on-site! From handcrafted items, paddling gear, community organization info tents, it’s the perfect way to soak in the sun and enjoy races. And, when you need a quick break, visit our food trucks and beverage service area to refresh and recharge! See below for our 2024 on-site booths and vendors.
Oddball Workshop (Official Festival Team Outfitter) is one of Canada’s premier suppliers of sublimated garments. Specializing in Canadian made custom paddle sport apparel for teams and clubs of all levels, Oddball provides quick turnaround times; most orders are delivered in under two weeks. With in-house design and production teams, they pride themselves on creative designs, technical fabrics chosen with a paddler in mind, and attention to detail. Email Oddball to get started with your custom team kit at [email protected]
Visit their booth on site to pick up your uniform order, or to pick up your Festival Merchandise.
Founded in 2005, Red Truck Beer Company is one of BC’s premier craft breweries, winning numerous awards for its carefully brewed beers. Built on values of a simpler time, when a handshake was a contract and beer was brewed by everyday, hardworking people. Made honestly, brewed independently–we’re the freshest beer on four wheels.
Visit the Red Truck Patio for the freshest beer in town.
With roots dating back to 1972, Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits is a family run producer and importer of fine wines, spirits and ready to drink beverages from all over the world.
Visit the Red Truck Patio to sample and taste their product range!
Cheers to summer! Pick up our limited edition 35th anniversary cans of Dragon Boat BC Yuzu Ale, or Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival Jasmine Flower Lager at our bars in the Main Stage Zone!
Visit vendors and community exhibitors at the Festival to see unique items and experiences from our community.
BC Cancer’s mandate covers the full spectrum of cancer care from prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment, to research and education, to supportive and palliative care. We plan, coordinate, and evaluate cancer care with the health authorities across BC to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people living with or affected with cancer. The health promotion team under BC Cancer’s prevention, screening, and hereditary cancer branch booths at events, answering cancer service-related questions, provides interactive opportunities for public education, and gives out materials such as brochures, postcards, and stress balls.
For more than 35 years, BC Lottery Corporation has been a proud supporter of B.C. communities. Through Host Local Government payments, sponsorships and the Province’s Community Gaming Grants program, gambling revenue has supported arts and cultural events along with healthcare, education, community programs and employment throughout B.C.
Hi, I’m Katie! Hi, I’m an illustrator based in Steveston, I specialize in drawing caricatures. You can find me sketching live for weddings, parties, and corporate events all over the Pacific NorthWest
At Casual Chic Couture we have over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry. We love making women feel and look great. It is so rewarding. We travel around the lower mainland & Okanagan to hospitals, festivals, and markets selling these STUNNING Ladies fashions.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is a unique venue for cultural programming and events, including guided tours, concerts, festivals, exhibitions, receptions, and educational programs. This Ming Dynasty-style garden-home is the first among its kind to have been built outside of China, and continues to be unique among the world as the result of the joint collaborative effort of community members, the Canadian Government, and the People’s Republic of China.
Discover the enchanting allure of Harmony Jewellery, where beauty meets craftsmanship. Immerse yourself in our exquisite collection of handmade Crystal Jewelry, meticulously crafted with love and attention to detail right here in the heart of Port Coquitlam. Each piece radiates the mesmerizing energy of carefully selected crystals, meticulously sourced from around the world.
Melaney Gleeson-Lyall (Point) is a spiritual being embodied as a strong Indigenous woman living between two worlds and two cultures. She is an artist, author, and designer. Her roots are from Musqueam, Snaw’naw’as and Lyackson. Melaney is a sixties scoop reclaiming culture through art and design.
Visit Oddball to get your special limited edition Freshco Dragon Boat Festival Jersey!
Purely U Gifts creates joyful ready-made and customized gift baskets, gift mugs, and gift boxes. Bringing joy to the world one gift at a time!
Return-it by Encrop Pacific is a convenient and sustainable solution for recycling. Our business is dedicated to reducing waste and promoting a circular economy. We provide a seamless experience for individuals and businesses to return their empty beverage containers and receive refunds. By encouraging recycling, we strive to protect the environment and contribute to a greener future. Join us in our mission to make recycling easy, rewarding, and environmentally responsible with Return-it.
What’s a Festival without a place to fuel up and recharge? Sample the world at our Festival with local flavours to sip and savour at the Festival. Please note: Most food and beverage vendors only accept digital payments.
Founded in 2005, Red Truck Beer Company is one of BC’s premier craft breweries, winning numerous awards for its carefully brewed beers. Built on values of a simpler time, when a handshake was a contract and beer was brewed by everyday, hardworking people. Made honestly, brewed independently–we’re the freshest beer on four wheels.
Visit the Red Truck Patio at the Festival and enjoy the freshest beer in town.
Enjoy a taste of our community at our food trucks on site!
The FreshCo Richmond Dragon Boat Festival is held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands and waters of the Musqueam peoples.