Woodstock Pharmasave Dragon Boat Festival

05/29/2026

🚨 Early Bird Deadline – TODAY! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to secure Early-Bird pricing for the Pharmasave Woodstock Rotary Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Pittock Conservation Area.

🎉 2026 marks our 25th Annual Festival, and we’re excited to celebrate this milestone year with you on the water!

We’re already seeing strong early interest from teams — including women's and breast cancer survivor crews — and spots will continue to fill.

⏳ Early Bird Deadline: TODAY
💲 Secure your team entry at the reduced rate before it’s gone!

👉 Register now: woodstockdragonboat.ca/team-information/

05/01/2026

Come race with us at the only GWN Dragon Boat supplied and officiated Ontario event in August! Teams from across the province have already registered for our 25th annual event. https://woodstockdragonboat.ca/team-information/

04/28/2026

Woodstock Dragon Boat Club practices have begun for the season! When is your team getting out on the water? It's not to early to start getting ready and to register for the 25th annual Woodstock Pharmasave Dragon Boat Festival!

The fun starts now! The dragon boats are on their way to the water for the WDBC's first practice of the 2026 season!

Paddles Up!

04/07/2026

Registration is off to a great start! — secure your team's spot in this year’s races.

We’re excited to already have several breast cancer survivor teams registered, with a special ceremony planned again this year. 💗

🎉 2026 marks our 25th Annual Festival, and we’re looking forward to celebrating this milestone with your team!

Whether you're a seasoned crew or putting together a corporate, community, or friends & family team, there’s still time to get involved.

⏳ Early bird deadline: May 29

👉 Get started here: woodstockdragonboat.ca/team-information/

04/04/2026

The 2026 Dragon Boat Fun League is officially OPEN for registration!

Join us Wednesday evenings (6–7 PM) from May 20 to June 24 at the Roth Park Clubhouse for 6 weeks of fun, coaching, and time on the water with the Woodstock Dragon Boat Club.

No experience needed — we’ll teach you everything
All equipment provided
Team shirt included 👕
A fun, social way to stay active and meet new people

Cost: $75 for the full 6-week season

Whether you're looking to learn something new, improve your paddling, or get ready for the Woodstock Dragon Boat Festival, this is the perfect opportunity.

👉 Register now: woodstockdragonboat.ca/dragon-boat-fun-league/

💬 Questions? Reach out at: [email protected]

Come give it a try — you might just find your new favourite sport!

Dragon Boat Fun League Paddlers – Get ready for another season of Dragon Boating! The 2026 Fun League will run Wednesday evenings 6-7 pm from May 20 to June 24. Sign up for an exciting season involving practice, coaching and some mock races on Wednesdays at 6:00pm at our Roth Park Clubhouse. No ex...

03/28/2026

The Woodstock Rec and Leisure Fair is currently in full swing here at the Oxford Auditorium in Woodstock, Ontario! Come join us and learn about dragon boating in Woodstock! We have a demo (erg) for you to try too!

03/27/2026

Come out to the Woodstock Rec & Leisure Fair tomorrow and stop by the Woodstock Dragon Boat Club booth to learn more about one of the most fun and welcoming sports in our community!

Dragon boat racing is for all ages and fitness levels—whether you’re in it for fun, fitness, or a great team atmosphere, there’s a place for you on the water.

While you're there ask about the Fun League!

Discover something new, meet great people, and see what dragon boat is all about!

03/11/2026

Registration is now open! Join us for an exciting day of racing on Pittock Lake as teams compete at this year’s event.

Register and pay by May 29 to take advantage of early-bird pricing.

Secure your team’s spot and get ready for a great day on the water.

Register your team online: woodstockdragonboat.ca/team-information/

08/19/2025

🌊🐉 Woodstock Pharmasave Dragon Boat Festival Results! 🐉🌊

What an amazing day on the water! A huge congratulations to all the teams who came out, raced hard, and brought their energy and spirit to this year’s races. 🚣‍♀️🔥

Thank you to all paddlers, volunteers, and supporters who helped make the festival such a success. 🙌

We can’t wait to see you back on the water next year for another incredible day of racing! 💪💙

08/10/2025

Check your 50/50 tickets!

The Dragonboat festival today was a huge success! We’ve drawn the winning ticket for the 50/50 draw and posted it below. If you have the winning ticket please contact us by emailing us at [email protected]. The winner will receive a little over $1300.
Thanks to all who supported today’s event.