The Milwaukee Chinese Community Center, in partnership with the Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce are proud to present the
Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival
We look forward to having you attend the 2026 event as we continue the tradition of ethnic and cultural festivals in Milwaukee at Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee, WI .
| 2025 Race Schedule | Cultural Schedule | |
| 7:00am - 9:00am | Team Registration & Campsite Set Up | - |
| 7:30am - 7:45am | Team Captains Report to Finish Line | - |
| 8:00am-10:00am | Start Qualifying Dragon Boat Races | Tai Chi Demonstration |
| 10:15am-10:45am | OPENING CEREMONY | Opening Ceremony - Dragon Dance |
| 10:45am-1:00pm | Start Semi Final Dragon Boat Races | 4 Cultural Dance & Erhu Solo Performances |
| 1:00pm-1:30pm | Lunch | Chinese Square Dance |
| 1:30pm-3:00pm | Start Championship Finals Races | - |
| 2:00-3:30pm | Rolling Championship Award Ceremonies | - |
| 3:30pm | End of Festival & Beer Tent Celebrations | - |
The highlight of the festival will be the Dragon Boat Races.
CLICK HERE FOR Marshalling and Race Results
Our mission is to showcase a variety of Chinese culture, food and traditions. Throughout the festival, there will be performances in traditional dance, Chinese folk music and Martial Arts. There will be hands-on opportunities for the young and young-at-heart to make opera masks and lanterns, play traditional games, participate in a dragon parade, and even learning to speak and write Chinese.
The Co-Sponsors of this event are the OCA Wisconsin Chapter and the National Association of Asian American Professionals Milwaukee:
