Annual Gateway Dragon Boat Festival

19th Annual Gateway Dragon Boat Festival

Want to join the most fun and unforgettable experience in the St. Louis area? We are ready for you! This festival is a community boat racing event that helps raise money for Operation Family Help, a program of Signature Healthcare Foundation that provides assistance to families in need of financial aid to cover healthcare costs.

The Gateway Dragon Boat Festival has a lot for spectators and those cheering on the teams! Whether it's watching a Chinese Dragon Dance performance, enjoying the petting zoo, crafts, games & bounce houses in the kid's zone or partaking of delicious food truck offerings, the Festival has something for everyone – not to mention cheering on your favorite dragon boat team!

Food Trucks

8:00am: Honey Bee Tea

9:00am: Fusion Fix

9:00am: Jambga Kettle Corn

10:00am: Taste-D-Burger

10:00am: Wok and Roll

10:00am: Sando Shack

Entertainment & Activities

Performances

8:30 am
Dragon Dance by St. Louis Modern Chinese School

First Break (Approx 10:00 am)
Drummer Dance

Second Break (Approx 12:00 pm)
St. Louis Osuwa Taiko Drums

Kids' Activities

8:30 am-2:00 pm: Circus Kaput Inflatables Big 5 Combo & Obstacle Course

8:30 am-2:00 pm: Carnival Games

9:00 am-1:00 pm: Balloon Artist

9:30 am-1:30 pm: Face Painter

10:00 am-12:00 pm: Cowboy Critters Petting Zoo

Team Registration for the August 16th Dragon Boat Festival
Click here to register

Location: Creve Coeur Lake - Tremayne Shelter parking area.