North Shore Dragon Boat Festival
P.O. Box 1301
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-387-2372
Fax:
218-387-9076
NORTH SHORE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
JULY 24 - 27, 2008
Registration is now underway for the 5th Annual North Shore Dragon Boat Festival!
- A paddling adventure and weekend community celebration
- Welcoming outdoor enthusiasts and dragon boat paddlers
- Located on the Grand Marais Harbor on Lake Superior, in Grand Marais, Minnesota
- Supporting the work of three area non-profit organizations
- The opportunity for all ages to participate through our Inter-Generational Paddle.
2008 North Shore Dragon Boat Brochure
Dragon Boat Diagram
2007 Race Results
Coaching Tips
2007 Festival Feedback Form
2008 - It'll be a great time!!!
Our Fifth Annual North Shore Dragon Boat Festival is just around the corner and registration is open. The next deadline, for registration fee level, is April 15th.The festival's committee is excited about additions for entertainment this year. The Portage Band will perform on Friday evening following the Parade of Teams and the Asian Lion Dance Team performance will take place on Saturday. Rounding out the entertainment will be Josh Schmidt, with his performance following the Awards Ceremony on Saturday evening. Flying Chinese Lanterns will also be lit and set aloft during both evenings.
Mark your calendars now for July 24 - 27, 2008!!!
Our Mission
The North Shore Dragon Boat Festival supports the work of important regional non-profit organizations by raising funds through a community-focused summer festival that welcomes outdoor enthusiasts, families, and paddlers from throughout the Greater Midwest, Canada, and around the world. The festival engages individuals and groups in athletic participation, celebrates the beauty of the North Shore, rekindles people's connection to Lake Superior, and benefits the region by fostering economic vitality.
The Dragon Boat Concept
Dragon Boat racing is the fastest growing water sport in the world and, because of its extreme popularity in Asia, is rated the second most popular sport in the world according to Paddler magazine. In recent years the sport has taken off in North America and many major cities and regions in both the United States and Canada can now boast that it has a Dragon Boat Festival as part of its summer event schedule.Dragon boats are provided by the festival, and are included in the registration fee. No experience is necessary! Coaching and practice sessions are available to teams the evening before and the morning of the races. While some teams are well-oiled machines, most are not! The goal is to have a good time and raise money for our non-profits.
We welcome you to become part of this wonderful and exciting event.
For more information please contact info@northshoredragonboat.com.
You may also call 218-387-2372
or
write to us at P.O. Box 1301, Grand Marais, MN 55604.