There will be 19 crews vying for glory.

Teams from Melbourne, Bendigo and Ballarat will take to the lake on Napier Street.

There will be corporate teams from Bendigo Community Health, Keech Castings, Girton Grammar, St Luke's, City of Greater Bendigo, and 3T Fitness in action.

Racing will be over the 200m course.

Dragon boat racing is the fastest growing water sport in the world.

Racing starts at 9am and continues throughout the day until 4pm.

It's a free day for all the family.