Hamilton Waterfest brings a full weekend of dragon boat racing to Bayfront Park on Hamilton Harbour.

Mixed teams race on Saturday, July 4, while women, breast cancer survivor, and open teams race on Sunday, July 5. Teams are expected to race a 200m heat, two 500m heats, and a 2000m race, with combined heat times used to seed the finals.

Race headquarters is expected to open around 7:30 a.m., with racing beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. A full schedule is expected closer to the festival, and spectators can follow the race action from the waterfront throughout the day.

Free on-site parking is available but limited, so carpooling is encouraged.