Colorado Dragon Boat Festival

July 27th & 28th, 2024
Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO

Times

Race Start : 8:00am Every Day

Saturday Festival : 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday Festival: 10:00am – 5:00pm

THERE IS NO PARKING ONSITE!

FREE Shuttles from the Auraria Campus to the festival. Please use one of the validation codes below for $10 parking at the 5th Street Garage, Cherry, or Elm Lot. Address for 5th Street Garage: 1351 5th St. Denver, CO 80204

Validation Code: 1092996

Validation Code: 7082989

Please note that none of the parking fee goes to Colorado Dragon Boat. It is a payment that Auraria charges and keeps.


Shuttle Service:

Saturday: 6:30am to 8:00pm every 20-30 minutes

Sunday: 6:30am to 6:00pm every 20-30 minutes

Bicycle Corrals will be available. See our sitemap for locations.

Our Bike Corrals are operated by our nonprofit partners. This is their organization’s fundraiser so please make sure to donate!

Suggested donation of $5.


Sheridan RTD Light Rail is a 25 min walk.
Ride Share drop-off at corner of Sheridan Boulevard and W Byron Pl.

Please note that there is limited “first come, first serve” ADA parking onsite available . Please contact info@cdbf.org for more information.

Shuttle Times: 6:30AM - 8:00PM

Validation Codes:

1092996

7082989

Festival Guidelines

Festival Map

2024 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival Performance Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions and Festival Guidelines

    • All bags are subject to search. Prohibited items will be confiscated.

    • No Smoking and Vaping - Tobacco and THC

    • No Grills or Grilling

    • No Personal Tents

    • No Pets - It's too hot and crowded for our furry friends

    • No man powered vehicles. this includes: bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates inside the festival grounds - bicycle lock up corrals will be available to park your bicycle

    • No Drones

    • No Outside Alcohol or Glass containers

    • No Weapons of any kind - firearms, knives, mace, etc

    • No swimming or wading in the lake

  • Unfortunately, pets are not allowed. It is too hot and crowded for our furry friends. They will appreciate being left at home.

    • Wear sunscreen and bring a hat. There are shady spots, but much of the festival has direct sunlight.

    • Drink lots of water. This is one of the hottest festivals of the summer.

  • Yes! We have a medical tent on site. Please refer to the festival map to locate it.

  • Lost and found is located at Volunteer HQ. Please refer to the Festival Map to locate it.

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