Help us Bring the Festival to Life!

The Seattle Dragon Boat Festival is more than just an exciting day of racing. It’s a free, family-friendly celebration that brings people together through sports, culture, food, music, and community! As the largest dragon boat festival in Washington State, your donations help us host more than 800 paddlers and 1,000 spectators, provide free cultural performances and activities, and create a memorable kick-off to Seattle’s summer!

Why Sponsor?

Exposure: Put your business in front of a large and diverse audience of paddlers, families, and community members. A great opportunity for companies who want to meet people who are interested in watersports, fitness, health and wellness, performing arts, and Seattle flair.

Engagement: Connect with people face-to-face through a thrilling community event that spotlights local athletes, cultural groups, and small businesses.

Connection: Build relationships and show your commitment to the people and businesses that make Seattle unique! Meet people and discover new collaborations along the way.

Impact: Help us create a free public celebration that is an annual staple of the South Lake Union neighborhood! By bringing together people of different ages and backgrounds, the festival strengthens our community bonds and creates a more vibrant Seattle!

Sponsorship Ideas

• Invest in the Festival: Cash contributions support our general operating expenses! Or, pay for a component of the festival that interests you, such as the Cultural Performances, Paddler Village, family-friendly activities (e.g. lawn games), Pride Cup Race, Cancer Survivor Ceremony, or Youth Paddlers.

• Fuel our Staff: Donate food, coffee, snacks, or catered lunch for our hardworking volunteers!

• Product Donations: Provide product samples for our paddler swag bags! Fan favorites include athletic hydration and fuel samples, discount coupons, and outdoor/fitness products.

• Raffle Prizes: Donate paddling gear, apparel, branded merchandise, gift cards, experiences/tickets, or Seattle-themed items for our fundraising raffle!

• Lend a Hand: Provide employees or team members as volunteers to keep us running smoothly behind the scenes!

• In-Kind: Contribute goods, supplies, printing, professional services, or equipment rental discounts to support festival operations!

• Give What You do Best: Have a product or a service that would benefit the festival? The sky’s the limit, we’d love to hear your ideas!

For questions email: festival@seattleflyingdragons.org