Event
So what is the actual event like? Think of this as the ultimate family-friendly tailgate party… the day before the race day, teams will arrive at Hyde Lake to set up and decorate their tents. Most teams will bring a tent, lawn chairs, tables, grills, and ice chests. There will be music and multi-culture performance from 12pm – 1pm. During this time there will be food trucks, teams will be grilling at their tents, meeting other teams, and just enjoying the start of this great event.
On race day the fun will resume at 8am, with team dressed in a variety of colors T-shirt, performing in the first heat of races. This is when corporate and community teams race for glory and prizes. During races, there will be a number of things for folks to enjoy onshore including a DJ, food trucks, and a children’s activity area (arts & craft and more!). There will also be a number of prizes awarded throughout the day for things such as best dressed drummer, best decorated tent, and more! It’s a great family-friendly day of outdoor fun! Below is the event map for this year’s Memphis Dragon Boat Festival!
