Saturday, October 10, 2026
TEAM REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 AT 11:59 PM!
The 2026 Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival will take place at a beautiful new venue (with plenty of parking and tent space!) in 2026: Pittsburgh Brewing Company (150 Ferry Street, Creighton, PA 15030) on October 10, 2026. Created to showcase the sport of dragon boat racing and to support Breast Cancer Survivors (BCS), the Festival features spirited racing among Community/Corporate, Sport, Youth and BCS/ACS teams. It is a celebration of dragon boat racing, culture, community and survivorship.
ABOUT DRAGON BOATING
A dragon boat team consists of 20-24 paddlers who sit two abreast, a coxswain (provided) who steers from the rear, and a drummer who sits at the front.
CREATE A TEAM
At this year’s festival, community, sport and youth teams as well as Breast Cancer Survivor teams are expected to paddle and race for medals and awards.
BECOME A SPONSOR
There are many sponsorship opportunities to help Breast Cancer Survivors. In addition, you will get exposure to hundreds of event participants and spectators.
ORGANIZED BY PITTSBURGH HEARTS OF STEEL
Pittsburgh Hearts of Steel is a support group open to all Breast Cancer Survivors. We want to provide a place where Breast Cancer Survivors of all ages and physical abilities can gather to discuss and act to improve their overall sense of well-being. We do this through physical activity, communication, support, friendship, and giving back to our community.
2026 PITTSBURGH DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL - TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Parking will be available for teams and spectators at Pittsburgh Brewing Company, located at 150 Ferry Street in Creighton, PA 15030. The new venue offers plenty of convenient parking and space for teams, spectators, and event activities. See below for details on the event schedule. The official race schedule will be posted closer to the event date.
| 8:00 AM | Captains Meeting |
| 8:20 AM | Eye Dotting Ceremony |
| 8:50 AM | National Anthem |
| 9:10 AM | First Race Begins |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch Break; Breast Cancer Ceremony Speaker: Suzanne Coopey, MD, FACS Director of the Breast Program, AHN Wexford Hospital Allegheny Network Cancer Institute Survivor Walk Lion Dance Performed By Winchestor Thurston (Time TBA) |
| 1:45 PM | Final Races Begin, Followed by Medal Ceremony |
EVENT SPOTLIGHTS
The previous Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festivals were a huge success thanks to our sponsors, teams, and support from our local community. See below for our featured spotlights from previous events!
This video was produced and provided by Rochy Drone and Media Services
Thank You to Our 2026 Festival Sponsors
