Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival

10/23/2024

🚣‍♀️🔥 Compete for Glory in the Sue Holloway Cup! 🔥🚣‍♂️

Are you ready to test your limits and race alongside the best in the country? The Sue Holloway Cup at the 2025 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival (June 20-22) is calling all Dragon Boat Canada (DBC) registered teams! Inspired by the legendary four-time Olympian and Canada Sports Hall of Famer, Sue Holloway, this race honors her drive for excellence—and it's your chance to chase greatness too!

With Mixed, Women’s, and Open divisions, the competition will be fierce as top teams from across North America battle it out on the water. As part of the DBC Race Series, this promises to be one of the most competitive and exciting events of the summer. If you want to prove your skills and make waves in the dragon boat community, this is the race to be in!

🌊 Join us for the ultimate challenge and show what your team is made of at one of North America’s premier dragon boat festivals. The Sue Holloway Cup is more than a race—it’s your chance to leave your mark on the sport!

📅 Register today and start your journey toward dragon boat greatness!

10/08/2024

Yes Chef! Our friends at Les Traiteurs Bytown Catering are there to take care of all your Thanksgiving needs just like they take care of our festival catering needs. So click on the link below and order delicious Roasted Turkey with fall-inspired sides.

Ottawa's Award Winning Caterer!

10/02/2024

The excitement is palpable as we announce that early bird registration for the highly anticipated 2025 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is now officially open! Mark your calendars for June 20-22, 2025, and prepare to immerse yourself in North America's premier dragon boating event. This is your opportunity to join a vibrant community, embrace the thrill of competition, and celebrate the rich tapestry that makes our festival so special. Don't wait—take advantage of our early bird pricing and secure your spot today! We invite individuals and families from all walks of life to be a part of this enriching experience, where inclusivity and community spirit reign supreme. Your participation not only fosters health and wellness but can also contribute to the philanthropic efforts of ODBF who support charities throughout the National Capital Region. Act now—this is an event you won’t want to miss!

09/18/2024

Registration for the 2025 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival opens on Tuesday, October 1 at 12:00 pm EST.

So mark your calendars to take advantage of our early bird rates!

THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2025 DATES!

06/28/2024

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06/28/2024

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US! WHETHER YOU PARTICIPATED AS A COMPETITOR, A GUEST, AN ARTIST, A SUPPLIER, A SPONSOR, A VOLUNTEER, A STAFF MEMBER, YOU ARE WHAT MAKES THIS SUCH A SPECIAL EVENT! YOU ARE WHAT MADE THIS A FANTASTIC WEEKEND! THE 2024 TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL HAD DOWNPOURS AND WEATHER DELAYS BUT THE FESTIVAL WAS ABLE TO BE COMPLETED, WHILE MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE RACES AND THE SAFETY OF THE PADDLERS, SPECTATORS, PERFORMERS, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. THE FESTIVAL WITNESSED INCREDIBLE RESILIENCE FROM EVERYONE INVOLVED, THROUGHOUT THE MANY WEATHER IMPOSED CHALLENGES AND DELAYS. THE FESTIVAL ‘RIDE OR DIE’ CREW WAS IN FULL FORCE AND UNDETERRED, REGARDLESS OF THE POURING RAIN DURING RACES AND FREE CONCERTS. WE SALUTE YOU ALL AND CAN’T WAIT TO DO IT AGAIN (IN DRIER & SUNNIER CONDITIONS)!

Find the times for all races here. From ODBF Charity Challenge Cup Races to Saturday 500 meter races and so much more!

06/27/2024

More goodness from Apt613 & Marc Lepage Photography this time covering a very wet night two of the festival featuring The Blue Stones Luella Music High Waters Dan Kelly & Emma Lamontagne Music
https://apt613.ca/gig-photos-2024-tim-hortons-ottawa-dragonboat-festival-night-2-saturday-june-2/

Thank you to sponsors Tim Hortons & Scotiabank

Saturday night’s lineup for the 2024 Tim Horton’s Dragonboat Festival concert series was a full card of Canadian talent.

06/27/2024

Thanks to Apt613 and Marc Lepage Photography for covering night one of the festival featuring Rare Americans, NOBRO & The Hallions https://apt613.ca/gig-photos-2024-tim-hortons-ottawa-dragonboat-festival-night-1-friday-june-21/ Thank you to sponsors Tim Hortons and Scotiabank

The 2024 edition of the annual Tim Horton’s Dragonboat Festival kicked off on Friday night with a stellar lineup of all-Canadian talent. Celtic rockers, The Hallions got things started with a fiddle-infused kickass set that had the early crowd on their feet. Next up was Montreal punk band NOBR

06/27/2024

Congratulations and thank you for everyone who supported the ODBF 5050 Raffle! Can't wait to do it all again! (Just without the pouring rain)

The Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation (ODBF) is excited to announce its 50/50 raffle in partnership with the Senators Community Foundation. From June 12-23, tickets can be purchased online and onsite at Mooney’s Bay Park during the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival from June 21-23. Don’t miss ...

06/27/2024

Our friends at Beyond the Pale Brewing Company make this beach worthy beverage and festival exclusive for us each year. It is an easy drinking lager perfect for the summer that also happens to have a great name "Let It Run" and a cool design. There's still time to head over to the Tap Room and pick some up for yourself before it's gone! We recommend doing so asap. When we tried after we were all done tearing down last year it was already too late. But we've heard from a reliable source that there's still some available so go grab yours today!

Another Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is in the bag! Big shout out to all the teams, volunteers, music acts, stall owners, and guests who make this such a fun event to be a part of. If you visited and enjoyed a can of Let It Run come visit the taproom and stock up on this lager before it is all gone.

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06/27/2024