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
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Date: August 16, 2025

Location:
Creve Coeur Lake,
(Tremayne Shelter parking area)
13725 Marine Avenue,
Maryland Heights, MO 63043.

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