Warwick Dragon Boat Festival returning this weekend

Dragon Boat races which help to raised thousands of pounds for charities will be returning to Warwick this weekend.

The Warwick Dragon Boat Festival is organised every year by the Warwick Avon Rotary Club and Warwick Boats.

One of the teams racing in the event in 2025. Photo by Sarah Hill at Gecko Photography

placeholder image — One of the teams racing in the event in 2025. Photo by Sarah Hill at Gecko Photography

This year’s event will take place from 10am to 3.30pm on Saturday (September 19).

Racing will take place on the River Avon in St Nicholas Park in Warwick and will see hundreds of contestants battling it out on the water to decide this year’s Dragon Boat champions.

Teams of are made up of 16 paddlers and a drummer and they will have three timed heats to set their best times.

All proceeds raised from the event will go to Myton Hospices and Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

The event helps to raise thousands of pounds for the two charities every year.

Attending the festival to watch is free and there will also be refreshments available to buy.

A spokesperson from the Rotary Club of Warwick Avon said: “All are welcome to attend this year's Warwick Dragon Boat Festival which will be held in St Nicholas Park Warwick on Saturday September 19.

“We will be raising money for Myton Hospices and Birmingham Children's Hospital.

“So, come and join in and help raise money for two wonderful charities.”

For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/WarwickAvonRotary