Dragon Festival
A two-day inter-company dragon boat festival on İdealtepe Beach in Maltepe, Istanbul.
- Date
- 19 September 2026Saturday
- Location
- IstanbulStart: İdealtepe Beach, Maltepe
Results
Dragon Festival was held on 19 September 2026. This page will be updated when the next edition is announced — the address stays the same, 2027 details will appear here too.
- Federation Cup (day 1)Kaptan Demir Bilek Dragon Bot Takımı
- Inter-Corporate Turkish Championship (day 2)Kaptan Demir Bilek Dragon Bot Takımı
Source: Deniz Ticaret Gazetesi (21 Eyl 2026) · 24 September 2026
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A two-day inter-company dragon boat festival on İdealtepe Beach in Maltepe, Istanbul. Companies enter their own crews; alongside the dragon boat races there are stage performances and costume and dance contests. This is a paddling event, not a running race.
Course, map and GPX
Dragon Festival: frequently asked questions
What is the official website of Dragon Festival?
Official website: dragonfestivali.com.
Have the 2026 results of Dragon Festival been published?
Yes. Winners — Federation Cup (day 1): Kaptan Demir Bilek Dragon Bot Takımı; Inter-Corporate Turkish Championship (day 2): Kaptan Demir Bilek Dragon Bot Takımı. 43 teams raced. The full list is behind the «Official results list» link on this page.


