Comments on: Dragon Boat Festivals Across the United States

By: Wes Radez

Wes Radez — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:49:09 +0000

In reply to Sylvia McDaniel. Thank you for your work, Sylvia. It's terrific to see how the sport's popularity in the U.S. has grown in recent years! ~Wes

By: Sylvia McDaniel

Sylvia McDaniel — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:47:30 +0000

I was the person responsible for bringing the Dragon Boat Races to the US in 1989 in Portland, Oregon. I was the PR Director at then television station KPDX Fox 49, who sponsored the races at Waterfront Park. I am glad it has grown in popularity and will be here for many more years to come.

By: Wes Radez

Wes Radez — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 23:49:53 +0000

In reply to Joan. Would love to, Joan! ~Wes

By: Joan

Joan — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 23:47:11 +0000

Glad to know Kansas City’s Dragon Boat Festival is listed in the six most notable dragon boat festival in the U.S. Please come to visit us next year at the dragon boat festival on 6/13/2020.

By: Wes Radez

Wes Radez — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 22:38:48 +0000

In reply to Wally terry. Thanks for adding your event information, Wally!

By: Wally terry

Wally terry — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:52:52 +0000

5th Annual Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation Dragon Boat Festival – Decatur, AL
Home to the largest dragon boat event in Alabama, 70-plus local teams race and raise $130,000-plus annually for the Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation. For the fifth year, this race is expected to be just as big and filled with serious competition, excitement, cultural festivities and fun as it always is! Held at Point Mallard Park, more than 10,000 team members and spectators pack the beach area.