Festivals

Throughout the year there are many opportunities to participate in festivals both inside and outside of Florida. Please note: In dragon boating, races are referred to as "festivals," just as races are referred to as "regattas" in rowing.

Festivals are a lot of fun and, in most cases, teams get their own tent and area to relax when they’re not racing. Here is a list of upcoming races—er, festivals (please check back, as this page will be updated, as more festivals are identified):

9th Annual Central Florida Dragon Boat Festival - Saturday, April 9, 2011
Tavares, FL
http://www.cfdragonboat.org/
Notes: $800 per team. Party for teams on April 8th.

Homosassa 2nd Annual Canoe-Kayak and Dragon Boat Festival - Saturday, April 16, 2011 (Canoe-Kayak races are on Sunday, April 17).
Old Homosassa, FL
Notes: $300 per team. Email Terry at floridatrail@gmail.com for details.

Tampa Bay 8th Annual Dragon Boat Festival - Saturday, April 30, 2011
Tampa, FL
http://www.tampabaydragonboats.com/
Notes: Approx. $1700 per team.

Children's Hospital Dragon Boat Festival - Saturday, May 14, 2011
Chattanooga, TN
http://www.chatt.racedragonboats.com
Notes: Registration deadline: April 25th. $650 per team for early registration before March 14th, $750 per team after March 14th.

Battle in the Bay Dragon Boat Festival - Saturday, May 14, 2011
Key West, FL
http://www.battleinthebay.org
Notes: 10% Early-bird registration discount by February 5. Registration deadline: April 30. $850 per team for Florida teams; $150 per team for survivor teams. All teams must have a uniform (i.e. same t-shirts).

Knoxville Dragonboat Festival - Saturday, June 25, 2011
Knoxville, TN
http://www.knox.racedragonboats.com/
Notes: Registration deadline: June 6th. Payment and registration before April 11th:$650 per non-profit/out-of-state team; After April 11th: $750 per non-profit/out-of-state team.

Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival - Saturday, Sep 10, 2011 (TBD)
Atlanta, GA (Lake Lanier)
http://www.dragonboatatlanta.com/
Notes: More info to come.

Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival - Saturday, October 15, 2011 (TBD)
Orlando, FL (Downtown Disney)
http://www.gwndragonboat.com:80/Default.asp?id=19&l=1
Notes: More info to come.

Whether you’re an individual or a team looking to paddle, many opportunities exist for you to paddle and practice at the DBC. Now would be a great time to pick an upcoming festival - and begin preparing!

If you’re an individual paddler, please visit How to Become a Paddler for more information on practicing with us.

If you have a team, please visit, please visit Dragon Boat Club Services for more information on practicing with us.

Training and Other Events

The DBC participates in and offers many training and other dragon boat-related opportunities throughout the year. For more information on upcoming training and other events, please contact Doug at orlandodragonboat@gmail.com.

We hope to see you on the water soon!