2019 Event Calendar
FEBRUARY 23
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Gulf Coast Mini Dragon Boat Series #1
Eaton's Beach Sandbar and Grill 15790 SE 134th Ave, Weirsdale, FL Ring in a new year of racing at Eaton's Beach. You can expect the usual fun and competition at your favorite, laid-back location! Teams from the east coast, west coast, and central Florida converge at this pristine lakefront beach to race a 350m course. |
MARCH 9
APRIL 15 - 20
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High Five HIGH PERFORMANCE
Dragon Boat Camp Tampa, FL Love all things DRAGON? Immerse yourself in the full experience at the 2019 High Five HIGH PERFORMANCE Dragon Boat Camp in sunny Tampa, Florida! Featuring legendary Team USA Coach Bob McNamara, this training will improve your overall skills and take you to the next level of competition. We have been selected as the OFFICIAL Team USA Training Camp for the Premier Mixed, Premier Women, Senior B Mixed, Senior B Women, and Senior B Open divisions. Train alongside Team USA members and hopefuls as you improve your technique, focus, conditioning, and timing. Participation limited to campers with minimum 1 year paddling experience. |
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APRIL 27
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Heart of Georgia Dragon Boat Races
Lake Tobesofkee I Bibb County, GA Join in the fun at the 10th Annual Heart of Georgia Dragon Boat Races, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Heart of Georgia. Gather your friends, co-workers, and neighbors and see if you have what it takes to conquer the Dragon!
Funds raised support mentoring programs for at-risk youth throughout the Middle Georgia service area. |
APRIL 27 & 28
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Austin Dragon Boat Festival
Shores of Lady Bird Lake | Austin, TX Y'all come on out to the 19th Austin Dragon Boat Festival! Grab 20 friends to fill your boat or come out and support your favorite teams while enjoying great cultural performances and food provided by the Asian American Community Partnership and the Asian American Cultural Center. |
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MAY 18
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Texarkana Dragon Boat Festival
Bringle Lake | Texarkana This will be the fourth dragon boat race in Texarkana! Come on out for a family-friendly event that includes local and regional teams coming together to race against each other in an exciting series of heats. Spectators are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the festivities! |
MAY 18 & 19
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CHECK OUT OUR EVENT VIDEO!
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Nevada International
Dragon Boat Festival Lake Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV It's VEGAS, Baby! This exciting TWO-DAY Dragon Boat Festival is full of friendly competition, a traditional dragon dance performance, a Breast Cancer Survivors and Memorial ceremony, food and much, much more! Races include: 200 & 500 meters, Youth, BCS & cancer races, Guts & Glory 2000 meter race. |
JUNE 1
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Battle in the Bay Dragon Boat Festival
Sombrero Beach | Sombrero Beach Road, Marathon, FL Serious Beachin' Fun is back in the Florida Keys! Marathon, Florida is home to the Battle in the Bay Dragon Boat Festival where teams will enjoy a festive day of fun in the sun. Beach loading and the salty Keys air make this event truly UNIQUE in the world of Dragon Boating! Racing takes place on a breathtaking 400 meter course in front of Sombrero Beach, making it perfect for spectators to cheer on their favorite teams. |
JUNE 22
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Gateway Dragon Boat Festival
Sailboat Cove | Creve Coeur Lake Park I Creve Coeur, MO The 12th annual Gateway Dragon Boat Festival will feature food and non-alcoholic drinks vendors, live music, and activities for kids. The event is free for spectators. Come out and enjoy the day with friends and family! |
JUNE 22
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DragonBoat Race Day
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park | Bay Street, Beaufort, SC The 6th annual DragonBoat Race Day will be held at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park on the Beaufort River in America's Happiest Seaside Community - - Beaufort, SC! Join us as 35 teams of paddlers compete for trophies and raise money for local cancer patients. The festival will feature an opening ceremony, three heats of races, the moving Carnation Ceremony for cancer survivors and their families and the closing medal ceremony. |
JULY 13
AUGUST 17
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SunWest Dragon Boat Festival
SunWest Park | 17362 Old Dixie Highway I Hudson, FL It's the inaugural SunWest Dragon Boat Festival, the newest jewel in our Gulf Coast Mini Dragon Boat Series! Join us in this new Pasco County location, SunWest Park, with its pristine 70-acre lake and beautiful sandy beach. We'll race a 350 meter course in our iconic 10-person dragon boats, and there's sure to be some surprises! |
SEPTEMBER 7
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Delta Dragon Boat Races
Schelben Park | North Lakefront Road I Greenville, MS Healthy competition is the name of the game as teams compete against one another in this incredible event on Lake Ferguson! Proceeds from the Delta Dragon Boat Races will support non-profit organizations doing significant and meaningful youth programming in Washington County. |
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SEPTEMBER 14
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Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Festival
Harborfront & Centennial Parks | 101A East Broadway I Port Jefferson, NY Join us at the harbor of Port Jefferson Village for our annual Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival! Teams representing chamber members, county representatives, tourism professionals, and the area's top businesses compete for medals and community bragging rights. Does YOUR company have what it takes? |
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SEPTEMBER 21
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Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta & Festival
Gibby's Dock and Dine Restaurant 315 Canal Drive I Carolina Beach, NC We're back! Undaunted by Hurricane Florence, the Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Festival is ready to rock in 2019 with an entire weekend of festivities. Come join in the fun, excitement, teamwork, costumes, colors, and music on the beautiful Carolina Beach waterfront and Marina. This year's Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta and Festival has something for the entire family. Proceeds will again benefit Step Up For Soldiers programs to provide disabled veterans who have experienced loss of limb and mobility problems with the resources necessary to adjust in a post-war environment. |
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OCTOBER 5
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Gulf Coast Mini Dragon Boat Series #3
Eaton's Beach Sandbar and Grill 15790 SE 134th Ave, Weirsdale, FL Join High Five in Weirsdale, FL on Saturday, October 6th for our Fall mini dragon boats race! Our series features some of the most enthusiastic club and community teams from throughout the state, gathering on the beautiful beach at Lake Weir. |
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OCTOBER 12
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Lake James Dragon Boat Festival
Paddy's Creek @ Lake James State Park 2785 North Carolina 126, Nebo, NC Join High Five and the Healing Dragons of Lake James in this inaugural event benefiting Carolina's HealthCare System Blue Ridge Cancer Center. Each Team will race standard boats three times on a 250m straight race course. |
OCTOBER 26
BCS Paddlers, be sure to check out our special
PINKtober Celebration Activities! |
Babcock Ranch Dragon Boat Festival
Gulf Coast Mini Dragon Boat Series #4 42850 Crescent Loop, Babcock Ranch, FL It's Race #4 in our Gulf Coast Mini Dragon Boat Series, and this time we're traveling west to beautiful Babcock Ranch. Plus, we're adding a special PINKtober Celebration Weekend as part of the fun and fellowship! With its seamless melding of modern technology and timeless hometown charm – all nestled within expansive natural spaces – you'll be intrigued by the world's first solar-powered town! |
DECEMBER 7
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Gulf Coast Mini Dragon Boat Series #5
Eaton's Beach Sandbar and Grill 15790 SE 134th Ave, Weirsdale, FL Join High Five in Weirsdale, FL on Saturday, December 7 for the Grand Finale of five events featuring our mini dragon boats in 2018! The morning starts off cool, but you're guaranteed to heat up by the time racing is underway! Enjoy the fire pits on the beach setting! |