UPCOMING EVENTS

New Venue for 2018, Trimble Park in Mt. Dora! On Sunday, there will be a five mile and a twelve mile canoe, kayak and SUP race starting at 9 am – also at Trimble Park. Participation in these races are free to all dragon boat racers.
A limited number of canoe and kayaks are available.

Join us for the 12th Annual Paddle for Pink Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, June 9, 2018. The Machestic Dragons are thrilled to once again offer you an exciting day of dragon boat racing on Mercer Lake in central New Jersey. This annual charity event raises awareness of breast cancer and proceeds are donated to the Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) and other local programs that support breast cancer survivors and their families.

The 2018 Hope Chest Buffalo Niagara Dragon Boat Festival will take place at Buffalo RiverWorks. Buffalo RiverWorks, the city’s newest premier waterfront, boating, sports, music and entertainment destination located along the banks of the Buffalo River, is the ideal location for this exciting summer event. The venue has spectacular waterfront views and many amenities that create a dynamic and beautiful environment for our coveted annual race and festival. Spectators and teams will be equally impressed with the abundant viewing areas, vendors, and large concession area.

Small boat racing for the first time in Toronto! Racing small boats in Szeged?  This is your tune-up! Inter-crew and women/open challenges!  Discounts for 2nd, 3rd and 4th boat entries.

Starting in 2018, Mayo Clinic Health System and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse are both committed to creating a culture of health in our community – one where youth and adults alike help each other live the healthiest life possible – and the Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival vividly represents that commitment. Funds raised at this year’s festival will support the Center for Breast Care and healthy lifestyles programming for youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Join the gang for the 5th Annual event at the Shrine Club on High Rock Lake! The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce is the largest business advocacy organization in the region with over 800 members. Paddles Up!

Join us for the 1st Annual Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green Bay Dragon Boat Races to support & celebrate these young people!
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green Bay proudly serves an average of 750 children a day throughout its eight locations. Whether the focus is academic success, good character and citizenship, or living a healthy lifestyle, the secret recipe is in providing enriching educational opportunities by cleverly disguising them as fun.

The Half Moon Dragon Boat Festival brings the community together for a day to watch and cheer on the dragon boat teams as they race each other on Half Moon Lake. It’s an exciting day filled with fun, camaraderie, teamwork and community health while raising support for cancer-related services. Hospice activities also are a part of the event. This community event also includes music, children’s activities and food vendors.

The Milwaukee Chinese Community Center is proud to present the 2018 Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival continuing the tradition of ethnic and cultural festivals in Milwaukee. Lakeshore State Park is the new venue for this growing festival! This unique event offers an authentic Chinese experience and is to be enjoyed by the entire family. Our mission is to showcase a variety of Chinese culture and traditions.

The 3rd annual Mincoqua Dragon Boat Festival on beautiful Lake Minocqua will play host to what has been called “the ultimate team sport”. Festival proceeds will benefit the Howard Young Foundation, helping to advance health care in the Northwoods for our community where we live, work and play.

Magnolia Circle is a volunteer group in support of the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD). We invite you to join us for this premier fundraising event on the Elizabeth River at Nauticus Pier, in downtown Norfolk.

Celebrate Asian culture, diversity, ethnicity, roots and history. Asian offerings in food, stage performances, cultural exhibits and merchandise. Move to the beat of the drums! Participate in a team-building race or cheer on your favorite team during a full day of outdoor fun!

8am to 5pm     

This event offers both standard boat and small boat racing! Also, if you are from out of town, you will love the other attractions the county offers, such as swimming with the manatees, boating, snorkeling and diving in our fresh water springs, playing golf. etc., with many great accommodations to stay at, at low rates.