Asian American and Pacific Islander · Festival · Hartford, Connecticut
Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival
2027 dates not announced yet · usually August
About Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival
A dragon boat race and Asian cultural festival on the Connecticut River in Hartford, run by the nonprofit Riverfront Recapture. It draws more than 70 teams, with music, dance, martial arts and food on shore.
What to expect
Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.
Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival has included dragon boat races, traditional music and dance, martial arts, food, children's activities and face painting.
The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held August 15, 2026. It is usually held in August.
- Dragon boat races
- Traditional music and dance
- Martial arts
- Food
- Children's activities
- Face painting
Where it happens
Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival is held at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford, Connecticut. It is one of 19 cultural festivals in Connecticut on this calendar.
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Questions about Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival
- When is Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held August 15, 2026. It is usually held in August.
- Where is Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival held?
- Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival takes place at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford, Connecticut.
- Is Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival as free to attend.
- What happens at Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival?
- Events have included: dragon boat races, traditional music and dance, martial arts, food, children's activities, face painting.
- Who organizes Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival?
- Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival is organized by Riverfront Recapture, Inc.. Their official site is riverfront.org/dragonboating26.
- What other cultural festivals are near Hartford?
- The closest others on this calendar are Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration in Hartford, CT (same city); Día de Muertos Community Celebration in Hartford, CT (same city); Hartford Latino Fest in Hartford, CT (same city).
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