N.E.W. Dragon Boat Festival

About us

The N.E.W. Dragon Boat Festival held at the Oshkosh Leach Amphitheater is an outdoor event that celebrates the diverse communities of Northeast Wisconsin.

The festival welcomes newcomers to the region by promoting community-wide social connectedness and belonging, and boosting local economies through a conscious curation of multi-ethnic food fair, cultural arts and performances, immersive activities, global vendor market, and affinity fair.

Presented by the City of Oshkosh, City of Oshkosh DEI Committee, and the Northeast Wisconsin Chinese Association, the traditional dragon boat race encourages teams of all skills and abilities to compete.

Gather your friends, family and co-workers to form your group of up to 21 individuals and claim the title of N.E.W. Dragon Boat Race Champions 2024!