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 face painting, crafts, games, etc 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 and Exhibitors (2026)
Current Vendor List:
- Cousins Maine Lobster
- Cluck Oink Moo Sliders
- Lumpia Social
- Fusion Fix Snow Cones
Click here for food vendor information and application details.
Free Dragon Boating after Race at 2:15 pm
Everyone is welcome
Entertainment & Activities (2026)
7:55 am — Dragon Eye Dotting Ceremony
8:00 am – 9:00 am — Morning Taiji by the Lake (see the bottom of this page for details)
Special Dragon Boat Festival Event
8:00am – 9:00am: Morning Taiji by the Lake. Everyone is welcome! Join us for a Taiji morning celebrating culture, wellness, and community. Hosted by Yan Xie, St. Louis Chinese Language School.
