The Great Midwest Dragonboat Festival

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Loading the boat

Team gets ready to load up boat.  It takes teamwork to be successful.

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Team paddling to start line

Team moving to start line to race!

Look at how determined they are to get racing!  Look out!

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Racing in the lake

Head to head racing!

Head to head racing!  You can almost feel the adrenaline yourself!

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DragonBoat heads

Heads waiting to be put on boats

Colorful dragonboat heads adorn the traditional boats

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Team Modine

Members from Team Modine's 2008 entry

A few members from Team Modine takes the time to say hi to everyone

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Join Us

Join Us July 10 and 11, 2009

slide1It's a fun-packed weekend!  Watch as teams compete for the distinction to be the best in their divisions!  Bring your entire family.

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Put together a team and have fun with us!

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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

 

 
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Rotary International
Twin Disc
SC Johnson