🎨 Calling All Artists & Designers!

It isn’t too early to start thinking of next year!

DEADLINE: APRIL 16TH, 2027

Enter the 2027 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival Graphic Design Contest!

We're looking for a bold, original design to represent the 2027 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, one of the largest pan-Asian celebrations in the Rocky Mountain region!

Your artwork could be featured on our official posters, merchandise, and promotional materials!

🖌 Design Must Include:

  • COLORADO DRAGON BOAT

  • Dates: TBD

  • Location: Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, Colorado

  • Website: www.cdbf.org

  • Theme: Year of the Fire Goat, Sheep, or Ram

📁 Print Sizes: Must work in both 18"x24" and 11"x17" formats.

🎨 Two Categories:

  • Original Art - WINNING DESIGN WILL BE SELECTED FROM THIS CATEGORY

  • Clip-Art/Graphic Composition/Digital Collage Art (App used must be disclosed) - NO AI Elements may be used.

🏆 Designs will be judged on:

  • Creativity

  • Technical Skill

  • Visual Impact

  • Relevance to Theme

  • Communication & Clarity

2027 POSTER DESIGN CONTEST

ATTENTION K-12 EDUATORS!

Check out our FREE lesson plans for our design contest and incorporate it in your lesson. Great to prepare for Lunar New Year or any Graphic Design Class or Arts Class!

PREVIOUS WINNERS

  • 2026 Winner: Student: Yun T.

  • 2025 Winner: Nga Vương-Sandoval

  • 2024 Winner: Markiey Fantonial

  • 2023 Winner: Jamison Padilla

2026 Runner-Up Designs

  • Brianna Wright

  • Shelby Galik

2025 Runner-Up Designs

  • Lynn Mandziuk (Lynnzos)

  • Bianna Wright

2024 Runner-Up Designs

  • Chloe Garces

  • Jamison Padilla

  • Ellie Green