Florida’s largest dragon boat festival! The 2022 event brought out 75+  teams participating in fun and competitive races, but also 50 Arts and Crafts vendors, 15 food vendors, live music, games for the kids and much more. This festival is focused on community involvement and charitable giving. This event is hosted by the Citrus County Education Foundation, with all of the event proceeds going to the work they do for education in Citrus County. Citrus County Education Foundation Created in 1988, the Citrus County Education Foundation is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation whose sole mission is to support public education, prekindergarten through twelfth grade, in Citrus County.

Our event includes local and regional teams coming together to race against each other in a series of heats in 11- or 21-person boats. We are partnering with PanAm Dragon Boat out of Tampa.

Novice teams are provided with instruction and all of the necessary equipment to race. Included in your team registration is a practice session where we will show you how to paddle and race. All the necessary equipment, including the boat, paddles, life vests, a drum, and a professional steersman/coach is included for your practice session and for your races on the day of the event.

A great team-building experience and great exercise for everyone 14 years and older. Get your business, community or school group together to race an 11 or 21 person boat! Minimum 3 races planned (Mother Nature permitting).

Club teams and spectators alike have raved about the location and organization of this event in the past. The festival is focused on community involvement, our veterans, our school kids, charitable giving, and of course, healthy competition.

Proceeds from the annual Dragon Boat Festival help fund Citrus County Education Foundation programs that support the students and teachers of the Citrus County School District.

Entry Fees
$900 - All 20-Paddler Club/Community Teams
$660 - Club/Community 10-Paddler 1st Entry
$550 - Club/Community 10-Paddler 2nd Entry
$440 - Club/Community 10-Paddler 3rd Entry

Race Course
300m

Race Format
Each team will receive 3 races for both 10-paddler and 20-paddler entries.

Date: November 4, 2023

Time: 8am to 5pm

Location: Lake Hernando Park, 3699 E. Orange Drive, Hernando, FL 34442

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