RIVERSPORT’s PaddleFest Dragon Boat Festival happens annually during the Stars & Stripes River Festival set for June 22, 2024.

PaddleFest will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2-9:30p. If you’re a paddler, come race under the stadium lights with us! If you’re a spectator, join us for the whole day of Stars & Stripes racing, adventures and family fun!

Compete in two categories:

 *   Recreational (1, 250-m flag catching race, $350)
 *   Competitive (250-m flag catching, 200-m sprint, 500-m race, $650)

The 200 & 500-meter races will be in 10-man boats, the 250-meter flag catching will be in a 20-man boat (16-paddlers, 1-flag catcher, 1-drummer)

Race registration is live and open at the link below:

Race registration includes all equipment, a steersman if requested and a team tent reserved space. Divisions will be made based on interest (men, women, co-ed, BCS), must have a minimum of three teams to be a separate division.