Entertainment & Activities
The Gateway Dragon Boat Festival has a lot for spectators and those cheering on the teams! Whether it’s watching a Chinese Dragon Dance performance, enjoying the petting zoo, crafts, games & bounce houses in the kid’s zone or partaking of delicious food truck offerings, the Festival has something for everyone – not to mention cheering on your favorite dragon boat team!
Location & Parking
Creve Coeur Lake – Tremayne Shelter parking area
13725 Marine Ave
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Map & Directions
Free Parking
Food Trucks (2025)
8:00am Honey Bee Tea
9:00am Fusion Fix
9:00am Jambga Kettle Corn
10:00am Wok and Roll
10:00am Sando Shack
More being confirmed
Entertainment & Activities (2025)
Performances
8:30 am
Dragon Dance by St. Louis Modern Chinese School
First Break (Approx 10:00 am)
Drummer Dance
Second Break (Approx 12:00 pm)
St. Louis Osuwa Taiko Drums
Kids’ Activities
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Circus Kaput Inflatables Big 5 Combo & Obstacle Course
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Carnival Games
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Balloon Artist
9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Face Painter
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cowboy Critters Petting Zoo
