Unleash your inner dragon and attend the Hope Chest Buffalo Dragon Boat Festival on June 18th at Buffalo RiverWorks! This event has it all: fierce competition, creative costumes, delicious food & live entertainment from 4:00-7:00pm by the Patti Parks Band. It's a huge party and an exciting summer festival that you will not want to miss!

Races begin at 8:30 am with more than 50 WNY teams competing for the coveted Dashing Dragon trophy! The competition doesn't stop there. Cast your vote for the best costume and t-shirt contest on our event app, stroll the merchandise and basket raffle tents and stay for the post-event party.

This event benefits Luminina, dba Hope Chest, a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to Empower Breast Cancer Survivors.