About the Event

Each year, the Dragons on the Lake Dragon Boat Festival brings together more than 1,500 paddlers and spectators to the beautiful beach at Portage Lakes State Park for a day of community, camaraderie and competition. Teams of 20 paddlers compete for top honors in three different divisions: Corporate, Community and Breast Cancer Survivor (BCS). Proceeds from the event benefit the Dragon Dream Team, Ohio’s first all breast cancer survivor dragon boat team.

Get on board and be part of the 2023 Dragons on the Lake Dragon Boat Festival by forming a team or becoming a sponsor.

Schedule of Events

7 a.m. Teams Arrive at Park
7:30–8 a.m. Registration Check-in by Team Captains
8 a.m. Team Captains Meet with Race Officials
8:10 a.m. PLX Fit Club Team Warm-up
8:25 a.m. Teams Gather for Awakening of the Dragons
8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
9 a.m. Round One Racing Begins
10:40 a.m. Round Two Racing
12:10 p.m. Staff Lunch/Teams Lunch at Their Convenience
12:30 p.m. Survivor Celebration and PastTime Band
1:30 p.m. Survivor Races
2:15 p.m. Championship Races
3 p.m. Awards and Closing Ceremonies

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