The Memphis Dragon Boat Festival is an annual fundraising event hosted at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, TN. The festival features boat racing, dance performances, live music, and lots of food. This event is hosted by the Memphis Chinese Community Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural heritage, fostering cultural exchange, and strengthening community cohesion.
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Registration for teams (17 to 21 people) is $1,200.00. Registration for individuals without a team is $75.00 per person. Register here.
Teams must include 17 to 21 members which includes 1 drummer
You can register as a non-team individual here. Our organizers will assign you to a boat randomly.
No, it is not required. All racers will be provided a life jacket.
Yes, all participants will have to undergo training before the race.
In addition to the race, there will be food trucks, tents, live music, and dance performances. If you are a restaurant or food truck looking to be a vendor at the festival, you may register here.
Yes, you can apply to rent a tent here.
Location:
Shelby Farms Park 6903 Great View Drive North Memphis, TN 38134 United States
The annual Memphis Dragon Boat Festival is organized by the Memphis Chinese Community Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting education and child safety. Donate today to make this year's festival bigger than the last
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