Race by-the-Sea Dragon Boat Festival

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The 5th Annual Race by-the-Sea Dragon Boat Festival is coming to Katy’s Cove on Saturday, September 19!

Now one of the premier dragon boat festivals in Atlantic Canada, Race by-the-Sea is a fantastic day of racing, community spirit and fun—and it takes a great team of volunteers to make it happen.

We’re looking for 30–35 volunteers to help with a variety of duties throughout the day.

You do NOT need to be a paddler to volunteer! And you don’t have to commit to the entire day—even a couple of hours would be greatly appreciated.

Interested in joining the team? Come to our:

Volunteer Meeting
Thursday, September 10 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Andrews Yacht Club

Come be part of the excitement, meet some great people and help us make our 5th Race by-the-Sea another fantastic success!

Please share—we’d love to welcome some new faces to our volunteer team!

🎉 WELCOME BACK, OPPENHEIMER-PRAGER MUSEUM AT DAYSPRING! 🎉

We’re delighted to welcome Oppenheimer-Prager Museum at Dayspring back as a Friend of the Festival Sponsor for the 5th Annual Race by-the-Sea Dragon Boat Festival! 🐉🚣‍♀️🌊

Their continued support helps us bring teams, spectators and our community together for an incredible day of dragon boat racing—all while raising funds for mental health and wellness initiatives throughout Charlotte and Saint John Counties. 💙

We’re grateful to have this unique local museum and valued community partner supporting our festival once again.

Please join us in giving The Oppenheimer-Prager Museum at Dayspring a warm welcome back and a heartfelt thank-you! 👏💙

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Katy’s Cove | Saint Andrews, NB


Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation

🎉 **WELCOME BACK, DREWHAVEN TOWN & COUNTRY!** 🎉

We’re delighted to welcome Cafe Drewhaven back as a Friend of the Festival Sponsor the Annual Race by-the-Sea Dragon Boat Festival!🐉🌊

Their continued support helps bring our community together for an exciting day of paddling, teamwork and friendly competition—all while raising funds for **mental health and wellness initiatives throughout Charlotte and Saint John Counties. 💙

Returning sponsors hold a special place in our festival family. Thank you to Drewhaven for being part of ours and helping us make a difference again this year! 👏

📅 **Saturday, September 19, 2026**
📍 **Katy’s Cove | Saint Andrews, NB**

Please join us in giving Drewhaven a warm welcome back! 💙

John Regional Hospital Foundation Cafe Drewhaven

🐉🚣 **DON’T HAVE A TEAM BUT WANT TO PADDLE?** 🚣🐉

No team? No problem! You can still join the excitement at the **5th Annual Race by-the-Sea Dragon Boat Festival** as an **individual paddler**!

Register on your own, and we’ll help connect you with a team that needs additional paddlers. No previous dragon boat experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and team spirit! 💙

📅 **Saturday, September 19, 2026**
📍 **Katy’s Cove | Saint Andrews, NB**

👉 **Register as an individual paddler here:**
https://sjrhcommunity.crowdchange.ca/129248/add/registration

Come experience the energy, teamwork and fun of dragon boat racing while helping raise funds for **mental health and wellness initiatives throughout Charlotte and Saint John Counties.**

🐉 **One paddler. One team. One incredible day on the water!**

🐉🚣 DON’T HAVE A TEAM BUT WANT TO PADDLE? 🚣🐉

No team? No problem! You can still join the excitement at the 5th Annual Race by-the-Sea Dragon Boat Festival as an individual paddler!

Register on your own, and we’ll help connect you with a team that needs additional paddlers. No previous dragon boat experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and team spirit! 💙

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Katy’s Cove | Saint Andrews, NB

👉 Register as an individual paddler here:
https://sjrhcommunity.crowdchange.ca/129248/add/registration

Come experience the energy, teamwork and fun of dragon boat racing while helping raise funds for mental health and wellness initiatives throughout Charlotte and Saint John Counties.

🐉 One paddler = One incredible day on the water!

Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation

🥉 WELCOME to The & ! 🥉

We’re delighted to welcome The 5 Kings Restaurant and Sage In The Garden as new Bronze Sponsors of the 5th Annual Race by-the-Sea Dragon Boat Festival!🐉🚣‍♀️🌊

Their generous support will help us bring another exciting day of dragon boat racing to Katy’s Cove while raising funds for mental health and wellness initiatives throughout Charlotte and Saint John Counties.💙

We are incredibly grateful to have these wonderful local restaurants supporting our festival and the communities we serve.

Please join us in giving The 5 Kings and Sage In The Garden a warm welcome and a BIG thank-you for joining the Race by-the-Sea family! 👏

📅 **Saturday, September 19, 2026**
📍 **Katy’s Cove | St. Andrews, NB**

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🌸 THANK YOU, Gardens ! 🌸

We are so grateful to Mayfield Gardens for once again generously supplying the beautiful carnations for our Carnation Ceremony at the 5th Annual Race by-the-Sea Dragon Boat Festival. 🐉🌊

The Carnation Ceremony is one of the most meaningful and moving moments of our festival — a time to honour those we have lost to cancer, celebrate survivors, and recognize those who continue to fight. 💗

Each carnation placed on the water carries a story, a memory and a tribute, making this ceremony incredibly special for our paddlers, families and spectators.

Thank you, Mayfield Gardens, for continuing to support this beautiful tradition and helping us create such a meaningful moment on race day. 🌸💕

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Katy’s Cove | St. Andrews, NB

Please join us in sending a heartfelt THANK YOU to Mayfield Gardens! 💐

John Regional Hospital Foundation

🎉🐉 **WE HAVE A WINNER!** 🐉🎉

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Caroline Davies , who placed the winning bid of$800 in our Ultimate St. Andrews Weekend Getaway Online Auction!** 🌊🏨⛳

Caroline will be enjoying an amazing St. Andrews getaway featuring:

🏨 A one-night stay for two at The Algonquin Resort
☕ Breakfast for two
⛳ Two rounds of golf at The Algonquin Golf Course
🧊 A premium cooler package filled with beverages and New Brunswick goodies

💰 WINNING BID: $800!

Thank you, Caroline, for your generous support — and thank you to everyone who bid, shared our auction and helped spread the word!! 💙

Every dollar raised helps Race by-the-Sea support mental health and wellness initiatives throughout Charlotte and Saint John Counties.

We also extend a very special thank-you to the businesses that generously contributed to this incredible package. Your support helped make this fundraiser possible! 👏

🐉 Congratulations, Caroline — we hope you enjoy every minute of your Ultimate St. Andrews Getaway! 🌊💙

🚨⏰ TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO BID! ⏰🚨

Don’t miss your chance to win our Ultimate St. Andrews Weekend Getaway, valued at over $1,200! Most recent bid is $800.00!!

The winning bidder will receive:

🏨 A one-night stay for two at The Algonquin Resort
☕ Breakfast for two
⛳ Two rounds of golf at The Algonquin Golf Course
🧊 A premium cooler package filled with beverages and New Brunswick goodies

👉 To place your bid, visit our ORIGINAL FACEBOOK AUCTION POST (pinned) and enter your bid in the comments.

🚨 BIDDING CLOSES TONIGHT—WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, AT 8:00 PM ADT!

Every bid supports mental health and wellness initiatives throughout Charlotte and Saint John Counties. 💙

🐉 Bid for a cause. Create unforgettable memories.

🔥 THE ULTIMATE ST. ANDREWS GETAWAY AUCTION IS LIVE! 🔥

Ready for an unforgettable St. Andrews getaway? 🌊⛳

We're auctioning an incredible Ultimate St. Andrews Getaway Package valued at OVER $1,200!

🏨 1-night stay for two at the Algonquin Resort
☕ Breakfast for two
⛳ 2 rounds of golf at the Algonquin Golf Course
🧊 Premium cooler package filled with local beverages and New Brunswick local snacks

💰 STARTING BID: $500.00
➡️ MINIMUM BID INCREMENT: $100.00

HOW TO BID:
Simply comment your bid below!

📅 Bidding opens: August 11, 2026
⏰ Auction closes: August 26, 2026 at 8 PM ADT

🏆 The highest valid bid at 8 PM on August 26, 2026 wins!

*** Important: Please do not edit or delete your bid. If you want to increase your bid, simply post a new comment.

❤️ All proceeds support Race by-the-Sea Dragon Boat Festival and mental health & wellness initiatives in our community.

🌊 Good luck and happy bidding! 🐉

❤️ Bid. Win. Support.

🎉 WELCOME BACK to Treadwell Inn, Chandler Room W**e Bar & Kitchen !🎉

We’re delighted to welcome Treadwell Inn back as a Friend of the Festival Sponsor for the 5th Annual Race by-the-Sea Dragon Boat Festival! 🐉🚣‍♀️🌊

The continued support of our local businesses and community partners is what helps make Race by-the-Sea such a special event year after year. 💙

Treadwell Inn’s support helps us bring teams, spectators and our community together for an incredible day on the water — all while raising funds for mental health and wellness initiatives throughout Charlotte and Saint John Counties.

Please join us in sending a BIG thank you to Treadwell Inn for once again supporting Race by-the-Sea and the communities we serve! 👏💙

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Katy’s Cove | St. Andrews, NB

🐉 Community supporting community — that’s what Race by-the-Sea is all about!


Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation