Barrie Dragon Boat Festival

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Get ready! The 22nd annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival is being hosted at Heritage Park on Kempenfelt Bay on Saturday, August 15, 2026!

The Barrie Public Library is the proud host of the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival held annually in beautiful Heritage Park. The festival brings teams together for a fun-filled day of camaraderie and fundraising as they race dragon boats on Kempenfelt Bay. 

The Barrie Dragon Boat Festival is presented by Tim Hortons, our Title Sponsor. The festival is made possible by the support of our sponsors, volunteers, and community partners and teams. Between 2003 and 2024, the festival has raised over 2 million dollars for more than 60 charities, including the Barrie Public Library's Future Branches Campaign.