2024 MIAMI DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
2024-10-26 07:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33154, United States
Join us at the Miami Dragon Boat Festival for an unforgettable day of racing and fun at Haulover Park! Whether you’re a local group looking to try dragon boating or a seasoned team, this event is for you.
GWN proudly partners with Save Our Sisters Miami, directing fundraising efforts to support their program introducing breast cancer survivors to the sport.
Experience 500m racing excitement on the water, with something for everyone at the festival grounds. Spectators can soak in the action while learning about dragon boating, and don’t miss the Health and Wellness Village offering services for a healthy lifestyle. Families are welcome to join in the outdoor fun, making memories together at the races.
Call 1 (416) 962-8899 or email info@gwnevents.com to request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities, or a sign language interpreter (7 days in advance).

CALLING ALL SOLO PADDLERS OR SMALL GROUPS
Ready to hit the water but missing a team? GWN has you covered with our Experience Dragon Boat Programs!
Experience Dragon Boat Train and Race: Dive into our five-week program, featuring one practice per week, leading up to the Major League Dragon Boat Festival in your community. It’s the perfect opportunity to try the sport, with all equipment provided – just bring clothes that can get wet!
Experience Dragon Boat Race Ready: Looking for minimal commitment and maximum fun? Join our program offering a 1-hour practice session followed by event participation.
Learn more by clicking here.

2025 Team USA Senior A Open and Mixed Dragon Boat Camp
2025-01-10 - 2025-01-12 | Julian B Lane Riverfront Park, 402 W Laurel Street, Tampa, FL, 33607, United States
The Senior A Open and Mixed teams invite you to experience a
high-level camp, instructed by Team USA coaches.
Do not miss this opportunity to showcase your
skills and take your game to the next level!

Date: January 10-12, 2025
Location: Julian B Lane Riverfront Park – Boathouse
402 W Laurel St; Tampa, FL 33607
Event Fee: $70.00; payment made; Venmo: @SACA-GoldenDragons
*Make a note stating “Team USA Senior A Camp”
RSVP and paid by: 12/14/2024
Sign-up Here: Dragonboat Camp – Tampa, FL
Questions? Email TUSA.SnrA.OM@gmail.com

Unleash The Dragons~ Dragon Boat Festival & Leadership Camp
2025-01-22 - 2025-01-25 | Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, Florida, 34235, United States
Join us for “Unleash the Dragons” Dragon Boat Festival & Leadership Camp, where breast cancer and all cancer paddlers unite for two exhilarating days of racing on January 24-25! Preceding the festival, team leaders will sharpen their skills during leadership clinics on January 22-23. Expect to grow as paddlers, forge powerful connections, and celebrate the resilience of cancer Thrivers worldwide.
No need to fill a boat—paddlers register individually, creating a unique opportunity to paddle alongside survivors from different teams and backgrounds. Leaders will dive into festival planning, coaching, and team management, while also honing drumming and steering skills.
Let’s spread the love of paddling far and wide! Share this exciting event with cancer survivor paddlers everywhere, and let’s make an unforgettable impact together!
Event Schedule: (Full detailed schedule available via Bulletin #1 link below)
Leadership Camp:

January 22-25: Dates for BCP and ACP team leaders (captains, coaches, etc.)
January 23: Leader’s Clinics

On-Water: Coaching, Helm, Drum (small & standard boats)
Off-Water: Team Management, Racing Rules, Festival Planning

Paddlers Schedule:

January 24-25: BCP & ACP Paddlers Compete
January 24: Practices & Fun Paddle Races
January 25: Official Races (IDBF Rules & Regulations apply)

Register Now! Rates will increase soon, and sessions are filling up fast—don’t wait until it’s too late!

Event Registration
Bulletin #1

2025-03-15 08:00 - 2025-03-16 17:00 | Virutal with Breakout Sessions, Dragon Boat Training, connie@DragonBoatTraining.com
Register: dragonboattraining.com
Questions? email Connie Flesuras connie@usdragonboatcoach.com

9th Annual Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival
2025-04-25 08:00 - 2025-04-26 17:00 | Harrah’s Gulf Coast, 280 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
🔥 Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival 2025 🔥
Join the United Way of South Mississippi for the Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival on April 25 & 26, 2025, at Harrah’s Gulf Coast Great Lawn! Experience the thrill of dragon boat racing while supporting vital community programs in education, healthcare, financial stability, and youth development. Register your team by February 28, 2025, to save $100!
🌐 Learn more & register: unitedwaysm.org/dragon-boat

8th Annual Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival at Dallas Landing
2025-05-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Dallas Landing Park, 5021 Allatoona Dr, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
🔥 8th Annual Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival 🔥
Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Dallas Landing Park in Acworth, GA, for a day of exciting Dragon Boat races, community fun, and giving back! Paddle alongside local teams, enjoy live entertainment, and support cancer patients and survivors in our community. Proceeds benefit Loving Arms Cancer Outreach and Camp Sunshine.
📅 WHEN: Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 WHERE: Dallas Landing Park, 5120 Allatoona Dr, Acworth, GA
🌐 Learn more & get involved: https://acworthdragonboatfest.com/

12th Annual Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation Dragon Boat Festival
2025-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Point Mallard Aquatic Center, 2901 D Point Mallard Circle, SE, Decatur, 35601, United States
🔥 Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation Dragon Boat Race & Festival 🔥
Join the Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Point Mallard Park for a thrilling day of Dragon Boat racing and community spirit! Teams will race 46-foot-long Hong Kong-style dragon boats along the Tennessee River in an atmosphere of friendly competition and excitement. Whether you’re paddling or cheering from the shore, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
📅 WHEN: Saturday, May 10, 2025
📍 WHERE: Point Mallard Park, 2901 Point Mallard Dr SE, Decatur, AL
🌐 Learn more & register: https://decaturmorganfoundation.org/our-events/dragon-boat-festival/

3rd Annual Memphis Chinese Community Dragon Boat Festival
2025-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Hyde Lake, Shelby Farms Park, 6903 Great View Drive North, Memphis, TN, TN, United States
🔥 Memphis Dragon Boat Festival 2024 🔥
Join the excitement at the Memphis Dragon Boat Festival on May 31, 2025, at Hyde Lake, Shelby Farms Park! Expect intense racing, drumming, fireworks, food trucks, kids’ activities, and high-energy competition. This exciting festival supports child advocacy and education through the Memphis Chinese Community Center. This free, family-friendly festival features thrilling dragon boat races, cultural performances, Asian street food, art, and more.
📅 WHEN: Saturday, May 31, 2025
📍 WHERE: Hyde Lake, Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, TN
🌐 Learn more & register: memphisdragonboatfestival.com

Peach State Dragon Boat Festival
2025-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Drake Field, 151 Willowbend, Peachtree City, GA, 30269, United States
Want to be the first to learn all about the brand-new dragon boat padding program in Fayette County? Register here: https://psdba.org/ Competition Divisions

Open: All genders
Women: Women Only
Mixed: Men and Women
Premier: All ages
Senior B: Over 50
BCP: Breast Cancer Paddlers
ACP: All Cancer Paddlers
PD: Paradragon
Community

Black River Rumble
2025-11-25 08:00 - 13:00 | Boundary Waters Paddle Sports, 3827 Center Road, Georgetown, South Carolina, 29440
GET READY TO RUMBLE!

The SRDBA is thrilled to support Boundary Waters Coaching & Conditioning as they bring the Black River Rumble back for 2025!

This year’s event is packed with exciting feats for paddlers of all skill levels:

FOUR RACE OPTIONS

Choose your challenge with 5-mile, 10-mile, 15-mile, and 30-mile distances.

TEENS RACE FREE

Paddlers ages 16-18 can race at no cost! Be sure to check their website for details.

RACER BENEFITS

Your registration includes:
• A commemorative event shirt
• A light lunch to keep you energized

GEAR UP & SWAP OUT
Bring your gently used paddle gear for the post-race swap or sale—a perfect way to meet other paddlers and refresh your equipment!

Mark your calendar and secure your spot today!
📅 Date: November 25, 2025📍 Location: Boundary Waters Paddlesports, 3827 Center Road, Georgetown, South Carolina 29440
Learn more: boundarywaterspaddlesports.com/black-river-rumble
Register here: paddleguru.com/races/BlackRiverRumble2025

IF YOU CAN PADDLE IT, YOU CAN RACE IT!

The SRDBA encourages all paddlers to join this incredible event. Gather your team, grab your paddles, and get ready for an epic day on the water!

🚣‍♀️ Paddle with purpose. Connect. Grow. Thrive. Join the SRDBA today!
Be part of the Southeastern Regional Dragon Boat Association (SRDBA)—the heart of dragon boating in AL, GA, FL, KY, MS, NC, SC, and TN!
🌐 Register Now: https://www.srdba.org/join-srdba/
