World Beat Festival Dragon Boat Races

06/01/2026

05/22/2026

Welcome back Willamette River Dragons

05/19/2026

Welcome Highland Roosters and Hens!

05/15/2026

Welcome back Jade Dragon!

05/13/2026

Welcome back Rose City Rockets.

05/05/2026

We have a few more openings for Club teams for 2026 World Beat Dragon Boat Race in Salem OR!


There are two steps to register: Registration and Entry Fee payment.

Race Website
https://www.salemmulticultural.org/festival/dragon-boats

Register your Team
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFiAPF2bsdTQZEwp-LvVjWbCsUwkCNvcwV4aE9R3_rR4IIcA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111195308708257339747

Pay Entry Fees
We use Zeffy to process payments **beware the “donation” fee - choose “Other”**

Regular Entry $900: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-world-beat-festival-dragon-races-entry-fee


And, when you are all done racing, head on down to the Beer and Cider Garden and enjoy a cold one and the entertainment happening on the World Stage!

Paddles Up!

Welcome to the 2026 World Beat Festival Dragon Boat Races! Pay your race fee here.Saturday, June 27th.

04/28/2026

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