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Join Us July 10 and 11, 2009

It's a fun-packed weekend! Watch as teams compete for the distinction to be the best in their divisions! Bring your entire family.

Register

Registration Open!

Put together a team and have fun with us!

Tips

How does my team win?

Be sure to read the helpful tips under the Paddlers menu item.

Registration price change

Team registration prices lowered

Due to the economy status, we're capping the registration fees at $750. Visit the registration page for more information.

Have Fun

Voted #1 event in Racine County!

The three Rotary clubs in Racine (Racine Downtown, Racine West and Founders Rotary), the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Racine United Way bring fun and excitement of dragon boat racing to Racine, Wisconsin for our 6th annual festival held July 10 and 11, 2009. Please make plans to join us!

Rotary Clubs of Racine are sponsoring The Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festival:

To raise funds for community projects.
To bring an exciting new sport to the Racine area that takes advantage of Racine's location along Lake Michigan.
To provide an opportunity for companies and organizations to build unity through teamwork.
To enhance the quality of life in Racine with a fun-filled summer festival for all ages.

FRIDAY		LOCATION
4:00 PM	Gates open
	Teams can set up their tents from 4:00pm on	Samuel Myers Park
5:00 PM	Food and beverage service begins	Samuel Myers Park
	Team Manager's meeting	Samuel Myers Park Main Tent
6:00 PM	Parade assembly	6th Street at Festival Park
	Lion Dancers
	Parade of Teams
6:30 PM	Parade begins	6th Street at Festival Park
	Entertainment - Camio Camora	Samuel Myers Park
7:30 PM	Opening Ceremony	Samuel Myers Park Main Tent
	Miss Racine
	Mayor, City of Racine
8:00 PM	Entertainment - Twang Dragons

SATURDAY
6:00 AM	Coffee available	Samuel Myers Park
8:00 AM	Food and beverage service begins	Samuel Myers Park
	Racing 8AM - 5PM (approximate)	Samuel Myers Park (view from The Hill)
5:00 PM	Championship races (approximate time)	Samuel Myers Park (view from The Hill)
5:30PM	Presentation of awards and closing ceremony	Samuel Myers Park Main Tent