# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am – Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Combines culture, sport & international flavors that incorporates a 2,500-year-old tradition with fun & excitement of an outdoor festival.About this EventCharitable Partner: Kansas City Pink WarriorsAttendance: 1,000 participants / 1,000 spectatorsOn-site Festivities: Health & Wellness Zone, Athletes’ Village, Entertainment Stage, Vendor Village, Food Truck BazaarRace Distances: 3x500mDivisions: Mixed, Women’s, Open, BCP, ACP, ParadragonsThe 2nd Annual Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival is the perfect opportunity to form local groups to try dragon boating, alongside some of the best teams in Florida. GWN is proud to support Kansas City Pink Warriors. A portion of the proceeds from the event will help support their program as they introduce breast cancer survivors to the sport.Twenty paddlers move in unison, combining strength and teamwork in a boat whose elaborate design originates from ancient China. Social groups and businesses alike embrace the sport because it builds camaraderie, forms connections and promotes healthy lifestyles.Admission to this family-friendly event is free, races will begin at approximately 9:00am and will continue throughout the day. Festival grounds will offer a variety of activities for all participants and spectators. Enjoy live entertainment, wander through the Health & Wellness Village featuring exciting products and services to assist in leading a healthy lifestyle. Grab a bite from one of our Food Trucks, or shop in the Marketplace.New teams and individuals are welcome! Invite friends, family, colleagues - form a group of 16 to 25 people and sign-up a team today. If you or a couple of friends are interested, there is a pay per seat option available, contact us at info@gwndragonboat.com to join.Get in on the action – ask us how to get involved!For more information, visit mldb.gwnevents.com/kansascity - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shawnee/2nd-annual-kansas-city-dragon-boat-festival/100001228944810009 - **Event Categories**: festivals, sports, health-wellness, food-drinks, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 21 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Shawnee - **state**: KS - **country**: United States - **location**: Shawnee Mission Park - **lat**: 38.9889753 - **long**: -94.7986677 - **full address**: Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2nd Annual Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a58c7624d634ab93a556855fbc2b805096b894f65ac743318fae2e038f0f93ce-rimg-w1200-h797-dc8bc3eb-gmir.jpg?v=1738590380 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2nd Annual Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival being held? - **A:** 2nd Annual Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival takes place on Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 03:00 pm at Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2nd Annual Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival? - **A:** 2nd Annual Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival is organized by GWN Dragon Boat. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2nd Annual Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shawnee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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