Multicultural Dragon Boat Festival

St Georges Terrace, St George, QLD
30/05/2026 to 31/05/2026

St George will come alive with colour, culture and competition as Dragon Boat and Outrigger Canoe teams from across Queensland and Northern NSW descend on the Balonne River for a vibrant weekend celebration. This family-friendly festival invites visitors and locals alike to experience the excitement of new sports while embracing the rich diversity of cultures within our community. Alongside the thrilling on-water races, the multicultural festival offers mouth-watering food vans featuring Asian and sub-continent cuisines, interactive dumpling cooking classes, hands-on arts and craft activities inspired by international traditions, and lively music and dance performances from our local Polynesian residents. Visitors can also explore exhibits of traditional national dress and enjoy a colourful display of national flags recognising the many cultures that proudly call St George home.