Dubuque Dragon Boat Festival 2026 (38th Annual Dubuque Dragon Boat Races)

The 38th Annual Dubuque Dragon Boat Festival returns to Miller Riverview Park in Dubuque, Iowa on September 11-13, 2026, with a "County Fair" theme, drawing teams from as far as Minnesota and Ontario, Canada. Adult team registration (International/Elite, Corporate Cup, and Adventurer's Cup divisions) is $800 per team and Junior Division is $400, both due by August 1, 2026 (late fees of $850/$450 apply after that date). All adult divisions require 25 team members with 18 paddlers including 8 women; Junior/Scouting paddlers must be 11-18 years old.