North Hempstead x OPA Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, July 25, 2026
North Hempstead Beach Park, Port Washington
Registration for the 2026 OPA Dragon Boat Festival is officially live, and we’re looking forward to welcoming teams back for another year of competition, camaraderie, and community.
Early bird registration entry is $1,050, ends April 30th.
Standard registration entry is $1,150 starting May 1st.
Registration closes on May 31st.
Racing Divisions
Community (3 x 200m): Mixed, Open, Corporate, ACP, Youth
Sport (3 x 500m): Mixed, Women's, Open
Festival Information
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All paddlers must sign the waiver before attending practice or participating in the festival.
Click on the link and select “OHANA PADDLING DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL PARTICIPANT 07/25/2026”
Rosters must be filled out and submitted at the day of the festival during registration.
All rostered team members must sign a waiver.
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Food (Tents & Trucks welcome)
Register at: Festival Food Vendor Registration Form
Merchants
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For more information, email sponsorship@ohanapaddling.org
TONH x OPA Dragon Boat Festival
We are proud to announce that this year’s event will officially be known as the North Hempstead x Ohana Paddling Association Dragon Boat Festival. We extend our sincere thanks to the Town of North Hempstead, Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, and the Town Board for their valued partnership and continued support in bringing this cultural and community event to life.
Sponsors
A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors of the 2026’s Dragon Boat Festival.
Our Partners
We couldn’t host this festival without your support. Thank you!
Exclusive OPA Merchandise
Due to popular demand: pre-order starts mid-May!
Does your team have the best looking jersey?
If yes, you could win the coveted Best Jersey trophy!
To enter, you must be a registered team at the North Hempstead x OPA Dragon Boat Festival. Email a picture of your jersey (front and back) to dbfestival@ohanapaddling.org.
Voting will be live during the festival. Good luck to all teams!
Highlights from 2025
New for 2026
Based on valuable feedback from teams who attended last year, we’re excited to announce:
Open Divisions
All Cancer Paddlers Divisions
These divisions will be available in both Community and Sport categories as part of our continued efforts to improve the festival experience.
What to Expect Next
Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing additional information regarding:
Festival practices
Waivers
Race and event logistics
For now, please complete your registration and sit tight, more details will be communicated as they become available.
Questions?
Contact us at dbfestival@ohanapaddling.org