The 2024 Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival is back for its 10th year on Saturday, October 12 at Bayview Park, and it’s bigger than ever! This much-anticipated event promises high-energy competition, camaraderie, and a full day of family-friendly fun!
Businesses, community organizations, and groups of friends alike are invited to register now and experience the thrill of dragon boat racing. It’s not just about paddling—this is your chance to showcase teamwork, compete for glory, and give back to the community by supporting two amazing local causes: Gulf Coast Kid’s House and Junior Achievement of Northwest Florida.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, Oct. 12
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Bayview Park, 2000 E. Lloyd St., Pensacola FL
Website: pensacoladragonboatfestival.
About the Event
Teams of 20 paddlers, along with a drummer and steerer, will race across Bayou Texar in exciting, fast-paced races. 40 teams are expected to compete this year, with an energetic athlete’s village and over 7,500 spectators on hand to enjoy the action.
A Fun Day for the Whole Community
The Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival isn’t just for paddlers. Spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite teams while enjoying live entertainment, delicious food from local vendors, and plenty of fun activities for kids, including face painting, balloon art, and free caricatures. It’s a family-friendly event that has something for everyone!
Supporting Local Kids
At the heart of the Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival is its mission to support local children’s organizations. Proceeds benefit the Gulf Coast Kid’s House, which provides services to victims of child abuse, and Junior Achievement of Northwest Florida, which educates and inspires young people to succeed in a global economy.
Register Your Team Now!
Join the fun and register your team today at pensacoladragonboatfestival.
About Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival:
The Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival, hosted by Northeast Pensacola Sertoma, is a premier event that raises funds for Gulf Coast Kid’s House and Junior Achievement of Northwest Florida. Sertoma, an international nonprofit, focuses on service projects that support local communities. Since its inception, the festival has grown into a highly anticipated event in the region, drawing teams and spectators for a day of fun, competition, and philanthropy.
