This weekend will see the return of the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival for its 20th Anniversary in Maffeo Sutton Park.
Teams will take to the water in the morning with the first heat starting at 9am.
Many of the racers are participating in the “Make Every Second Count” campaign which allows teams to shave off one second of their race time for every $1000 dollars they raise.
Some of the proceeds from the festival go to the BC Cancer Foundation and the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation.
But it’s more than just racing, there’s also going to be kid’s activities, live entertainment, and a beer garden.
There will also be a special carnation ceremony on Sunday for breast cancer survivors that will feature guest speakers, music, and a minute of silence.
A full list of entertainment, race times, and event details can be found on the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club website.
