28th Annual Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, Gainesville

Multicultural festival with dragon boat racing, Asian dance and music, food vendors.

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

2025 Schedule of Events
Time Event
5:30 AM – Parking Opens
6:00 AM – Venue Opens / Registrar Opens for Team Check In
6:30 AM – Off-site Parking and Shuttles Open
6:50 AM – Safety Boat Driver Meeting (base of tower)
7:00 AM – Mandatory Team Captain’s Meeting to be followed by Steerer’s Meeting (base of tower)
7:10 AM – Blessing of the Boats by Buddhist Monks – Eye Dotting and Awakening
7:30 AM – National Anthem
7:40 AM – Marshalling Opens for Heat 1
8:00 AM – Dragon Boat Races Begin
12:30 PM – Opening Ceremony Begins
1:30 PM – Finals Begin
4:00 PM (Approx) – Awards Ceremony

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park grandstands, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.

Cost: Free to attend

For more info: DragonBoatAtlanta.com.