---
title: "Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival (纳奈莫龙舟节) | LocalEventPass Official Website"
canonical: "https://localeventpass.com/e/nanaimo-dragon-boat-festival-nanaimo-vancouver-island"
updated: "2026-09-07"
event_date: "2027-02-14"
venue: "Maffeo Sutton Park (Nanaimo Harbour)"
city: "Nanaimo (Vancouver Island)"
region: "British Columbia"
country: "Canada"
organizer: "Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival Society"
admission: "Free Public Admission"
tier: "● 邻里健康互助联谊 · 免费入场 (Neighborhood Fellowship)"
---

# Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival (纳奈莫龙舟节)

## Overview & Instant Answer
Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival is an officially verified community civic gathering hosted by Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival Society in Nanaimo (Vancouver Island), British Columbia. The event takes place at Maffeo Sutton Park (Nanaimo Harbour) on Saturday, February 14, 2027 · 9:00 AM. Admission is 100% free for all attendees, seniors, and families. Registered participants receive verified digital citizen QR check-in passes, access to health services and refreshments, and commemorative gifts supported by institutional corporate sponsors.

## Key Event Facts
- **Date & Time:** Saturday, February 14, 2027 · 9:00 AM
- **Venue:** Maffeo Sutton Park (Nanaimo Harbour) (Nanaimo (Vancouver Island), British Columbia, Canada)
- **Organizing Entity:** Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival Society
- **Scale:** 12,000+ Visitors · 60+ Teams
- **Admission:** Free Public Registration (Zero ticketing fees)
- **Charitable Purpose:** Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation - Oncology Clinic & Breast Health
- **Media Partner:** Fairchild Radio AM1470 / FM96.1 & Fairchild TV (新时代电视)
- **Corporate Sponsors:** Arc'teryx, Concord Pacific, TD Bank Group, Pocari Sweat (Otsuka)

## Event Day Schedule
- **08:30 AM:** Registration tent opens; volunteer check-in & complimentary T-shirt distribution
- **09:00 AM:** Opening remarks by community elders & civic leaders
- **09:30 AM:** Civic walkathon / wellness festival commencement
- **11:30 AM:** Community banquet & refreshment service
- **01:30 PM:** Closing ceremony & commemorative photo session

## Attendee Digital Pass & Registration
Reserve your free entry pass instantly at [LocalEventPass Official Page](https://localeventpass.com/e/nanaimo-dragon-boat-festival-nanaimo-vancouver-island). Digital passes can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet for contactless on-site verification.

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

### Does this event require ticketing fees or hidden charges?
No. LocalEventPass is 100% free for all registered community citizens, seniors, and families. There are zero ticketing fees or booking commissions.

### Can senior attendees or elders enter without a smartphone?
Yes. Children or relatives can register on their behalf and print the pass, or seniors can provide their registered name at the check-in desk for direct VIP assistance and priority entry.

### How can I add this event to my calendar?
Use the Google Calendar button or download the standard `.ics` file directly from this page to synchronize with Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and Outlook with automatic time zone alignment.