May 2 | Charleston Dragon Boat Festival
CHARLESTON, SC—The 2026 Charleston Dragon Boat Festival is Saturday, May 2 at Brittlebank Park from about 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. In addition to the dragon boat races, there will be live performances by the Chinese Association in Greater Charleston and Charleston Chinese Academy.
Nearly 1,000 paddlers are come together to raise funds for Dragon Boat Charleston, which has been redefining cancer survivorship since 2003 with the mission of promoting physical and mental wellness among cancer survivors and their community through the sport of dragon boating.
Charleston Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, May 2, 2026
8:00 pm –4:00 pm
Admission: FREE
Brittlebank Park
185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29403
dragonboatcharleston.org