Teams of 10 paddlers plus a drummer in 30ft boats
Newark Dragon Boat Festival 2026
Newark Riverside Park, River Trent
DateSep 13, 2026
LocationNewark Riverside Park, River Trent
Description
The Newark Dragon Boat Festival takes place at Newark Riverside Park on the River Trent in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. It is a joint fundraiser for Beaumond House Hospice Care and the Children's Bereavement Centre, delivered with NewWave Events. Each 30-foot boat is crewed by ten paddlers with a drummer seated at the front. Entry enquiries go to fundraising@beaumondhouse.co.uk or to the Children's Bereavement Centre at katie@childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk; no entry fee is published on the festival site.
Competition
Classes
Teams of 10 paddlers plus a drummer in 30ft boats
Venue
Newark Riverside Park, River Trent
Newark Riverside Park, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
