Dragon Boat Festival

Event Website

This event charges a fee to participate in the racing component of the event.  Public viewing is free and open to the public.

PARK PERMITS: 

Amplified Sound:  Amplified sound has been permitted at this event from:  10 am – 5 pm

PARK ACCESS:

• Partially Open - greater than 50% available without a ticket and unfenced.
• Suggested Alternative Park Use Areas:  Vic Mathias Shores Middle lawn, Shores off leash area, Zilker Park Great Lawn
• Off Leash Areas

ROAD CLOSURES, TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING:

• The event will moderately affect area traffic conditions and public recreational use of the park during event hours.
• Park road/lot closures are associated with this event: Chicon Street loop south of Nash Hernandez closed. 
• Neighborhood NO PARKING restrictions are IN EFFECT!  Signed “no parking areas” are actively enforced on event day(s).  See no parking areas at:  http://www.austintexas.gov/citystage.

ALERTS!

• PARKING ALERT - Parking on the grass/on unauthorized park grounds is a $250 parking fine during special events.
• VENDING ALERT - Illegal vending/commercial activity Class C Misdemeanor minimum $200 fine.
• Glass, Styrofoam and Smoking are prohibited in all parks.  In addition, the event organizer may restrict additional items on site.
• For additional event information and all inquiries please visit the event website for additional information, schedule and exact timing, parking, item restrictions, registration and contact information.

TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES:

• Alternative transportation
• Bus routes and schedules
• Downtown parking information
• Hike or Bike to the Event - Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail