Partner, Marketplace, and Food Booths

Come down and visit all our different booths on-site! From handcrafted items, paddling gear, community organization info tents, to immersive experiences, we’ll have it all. And, when you need a quick break, visit our food trucks and beverage service area to refresh and recharge before exploring more of North America’s flagship dragon boat festival!

For 2024 Festival partnership, booth, sampling, or vendor inquiries, please email [email protected].


Thanks for kicking off summer with us at False Creek, with 197 teams participating in our biggest race program since 2019. Plus, with our 35th anniversary celebrations going on- including the city’s biggest birthday cake, we couldn’t have asked for a better way to start summer. Be part of the excitement; registration for 2024 is now open at register.dragonboatbc.ca– see you June 21-23! 

As we get set for our 2024 season, please note we will be going through our website to update information. Please contact us if you are looking for information for 2024 at [email protected].


Partner Booths

Thank you to our partners for making North America’s flagship dragon boat festival possible! Visit our partners on site for special offers, prizes, and more. Click here for information on becoming a partner for the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival.

Concord Pacific  |  Title Partner | Watch the Festival at concordlive.ca!

  Concord Pacific  |  Title Partner

Concord Pacific is proud to be the title and founding partner of the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival. Dragon boating on False Creek embodies the inclusive lifestyle that makes Vancouver such a rich community; a community all Vancouverites should be proud of!

Concord Pacific supports events like the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival so that everyone has an opportunity to be a part of our community. Watch the Festival’s races and special content on the livestream at concordlive.ca!

TD  |  Premier Partner and Main Stage Title Partner

TD  |  Premier Partner and Main Stage Title Partner

TD is proud to join the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival team this year as the Festival Premier Partner and TD Main Stage title partner!

Come visit the TD Main Stage Viewing Deck for the best seats in the house and for games, plus, join us at the TD Main Stage for the Festival’s concert series on June 24 and 25 featuring Dear Rouge and SABAI!

Decathlon Canada | Supporting Partner

Decathlon Canada  |  Supporting Partner

Visit the Decathlon Tent in the TD Main Stage Zone for your chance to win prizes, and the Decathlon Warm Up Area near Racer Village in Concord Community Park to get ready to paddle!

Dr. Oetker Giuseppe Pizzeria | Supporting Partner

Dr. Oetker Giuseppe Pizzeria  |  Supporting Partner

Mark Anthony Group | Supporting Partner

Mark Anthony Group  |  Supporting Partner

With roots dating back to 1972, Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits is a family run producer and importer of fine wines, spirits and ready to drink beverages from all over the world.

Visit Mark Anthony Group in the TD Main Stage Zone to sample and taste their product range!

MoBeer | Supporting Partner

MoBeer  |  Supporting Partner

Cheers to summer! Pick up our limited edition 35th anniversary cans of Dragon Boat BC Yuzu Ale, or Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival Jasmine Flower Lager at our bars in the TD Main Stage Zone and Red Truck Patio!

Oddball Workshop  |  Supporting Partner | Festival Merchandise

Oddball Workshop  |  Supporting Partner
Oddball Workshop (Official Festival Team Outfitter) is one of Canada’s premier suppliers of sublimated garments. Specializing in Canadian made custom paddle sport apparel for teams and clubs of all levels, Oddball provides quick turnaround times; most orders are delivered in under two weeks. With in-house design and production teams, they pride themselves on creative designs, technical fabrics chosen with a paddler in mind, and attention to detail. Email Oddball to get started with your custom team kit at [email protected] 

Visit our pavilion near the Main Stage to pick up your uniform order or your limited edition Festival Merchandise!

Parq Vancouver | Supporting Partner

Parq Vancouver  |  Supporting Partner

Fresh on the scene as a leading international entertainment destination, Parq Vancouver is the heart of the city’s energetic entertainment district. Built to meet LEED Gold Standards, Parq Vancouver’s dynamic offerings include two luxury and lifestyle hotels within one complex, Western Canada’s first JW Marriott Hotel and a first-to-market Autograph Collection Hotel, the DOUGLAS.

Parq Vancouver offers locals and guests instant access to a wide range of amenities. This includes a world-class casino spanning across two floors; a stunning rooftop park for all seasons; the tranquil Spa by JW Vancouver; well-appointed, flexible meeting and event space, featuring the city’s largest hotel ballroom; and eight restaurants and lounges conceived by James Beard Award nominees Elizabeth Blau, and award-winning Chef Kim Canteenwalla. For more information or reservations, please visit parqvancouver.com.

Red Truck Beer  |  Supporting Partner | Red Truck Patio

Red Truck Beer  |  Supporting Partner

Red Truck Beer Company is a local brewery located right here in Vancouver! Our beer is built on the values of a simpler time, when you didn’t need a dictionary to order a drink, and when trucks went to work, not the mall. Red Truck Beer is made to be a reminder of those days, when all you needed for good times was a ride, some friends, and some cold beers.

Visit the Red Truck Patio in Creekside Park for a refreshing beverage, and soak in the sun on Vancouver’s biggest outdoor patio!

SONiC 104.9  |  Supporting Partner

SONiC 104.9  |  Supporting Partner

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office  |  Government and Public Partner

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office  |  Government and Public Partner

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Toronto (HKETO) is the official representative of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Canada. Our mission is to promote and facilitate economic, trade and cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Canada. HKETO is pleased to be the sponsor of the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival this year.

Hong Kong is the birth place of modern dragon boat racing. We hosted the first international racing event four decades ago and subsequently introduced this exciting water sport to Canada at the 1986 World Expo in Vancouver. Since then, dragon boat racing has developed into a popular sport not only across Canada but also around the world.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office is proud to support the display of an original Expo 86 teak dragon boat. Visit near the TD Main Stage to see the boat on display!


Marketplace and Community Exhibitors

Visit vendors and community exhibitors at the Festival to see unique items and experiences from our community.

TD Main Stage Zone: Chinatown Pavilion

  • Chinatown Storytelling Centre: Pop up info table
  • Chinese Canadian Museum: Pop up exhibition preview and info table
  • Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden: Pop up gift shop and info table

TD Main Stage Zone: Indigenous Cultural Pavilion

  • Massy Books: Pop up bookshop featuring Indigenous authors
  • Talaysay Tours: Pop up apparel shop and info table

Community Partners

Abreast In A Boat

Canoo (Institute for Canadian Citizenship)

False Creek Friends

Exhibitors and Marketplace

AireEnergy

BAK'D Cookies

BCLC

Burnwater

Burnwater makes high performance carbon fiber dragon boat paddles and accessories. Designed in California. Made by hand in the USA. Gear Dragon Boaters Love.

 

WHY A BURNWATER PADDLE?

Not all paddles are created equal. Burnwater was one of the first companies to manufacture a premium full carbon paddle and have been making them for 20 years. Individually made by hand in the USA, we strive towards creating the best quality racing paddles and accessories. The manufacturing process should not be taken lightly. We take great care in going the extra mile to ensure our paddles are the lightest, strongest and most responsive paddles available. We believe you should have a paddle that lasts because of great craftsmanship and materials so we offer a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Our three main technology advantages: Halo Core, One-Piece Construction, and Fluid Form Design. #Burnwater #GearPaddlersLove www.burnwater.com www.burnwater.ca

Canadian Blood Services

Casual Chic Couture

Drby Pet Co.

Earth Ventures

Earth Ventures is a local business that was formed through decades of experience in the designing and manufacturing of Sterling Silver Jewellery. Based in Metro Vancouver, Canada, we proudly specialize in Jewellery set with Baltic Amber.  Offering Polishing Cloths, precious and semi-precious gemstones and metals of the EARTH. Please VENTURE with us and explore countless, ever-changing possibilities of exquisite designs created and brought in from all over the Earth.

Encorp - RETURN IT

From Yours Truly Studio

Funky Pants Canada

Gambling Support BC

Garys Kettle Corn

Granville Island Ferries

Italian Cultral Centre

Make a Wish Foundation

Pure Pharmacy

Recycle BC

Silver FX

Telus

When you choose TELUS, you’re connected to our world-leading networks, supported by best-in-class customer service and helping to connect Canadians in need.

Only TELUS PureFibre runs 100% fibre direct to your home. Learn more at: telus.com/PureFibre

Silver FX

Other Half Chinese Stemcell Initiative

VPD

Waterlily Apparel Ltd

GotCraft Market - Local Craft Market Creators and Vendors

A New Studio

Accompli Artisan Bakery

Alive and Aglow

Alpaca Studio

Bead Mindful Gems

Bear Essential Oils x Ravensong Soap

Boostani

Casa de Nata

Cheryl's Trading Post

deadlybearhug

Dirty Bird Jewellery

EMKAO Foods

Everfresh Foods

Everfresh Foods

Gracias Clothing Inc.

Hallo Carmo

Hearth and Home Bodycare

Hollow Tree Candle Co

Larkidesign Jewelry Art

Lianna Klassen Art + Ceramics

Lil Asian Designs

Living Lotus Chocolate

Mandi Leigh Designs

Meat Chew

Mountain Mornings

Ollie & Co

Pairs Unlimited

Sherabo Organics

Slow Bottled Sunday

squaretires

Studio on Tenth

True Nosh

Zero Bae


Food and Beverage Vendors – Creekside Park North

What’s a Festival without a place to fuel up and recharge? Sample the world at our Festival with local flavours to sip and savour at the Festival. New for 2023: Fuel up for the Festival- get a taste of the Festival with each vendor’s Festival Special meal, priced at just $12! Please note: Most food and beverage vendors only accept digital payments.

  • 2023 list to be published in early June
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