It's that time of the year again for the Hands-On Texarkana Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at beautiful Bringle Lake Park.

2024 Dragon Boat Festival

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This family fun-filled event is from 9 AM to 3 PM along the shoreline at Bringle Lake Park if you're not competing in the dragon boat races you can still enjoy all the activities going on throughout the day.

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When you get hungry there are plenty of food trucks and vendors to curb your appetite. Children will enjoy the play area, a costume contest for all ages, and a live auction.

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About the Race

What makes this Dragon Boat Festival so unique is watching teams of 20 paddlers and a drummer helping to propel a 46-foot-long dragon boat along a 300-meter course across the lake.

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When the races begin there will be a different race every 10 minutes so come out and cheer your favorite team to victory.

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At the end of the festival races, around 3 PM winners receive trophies and bragging rights from each division

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The proceeds of the 2024 Texarkana Dragon Boat Festival benefit the programs of HandsOn Texarkana, which provides volunteer services in the greater Texarkana area.

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See ya at the 2024 Dragon Boat Festival at Bringle Lake Park on Saturday, May 11.

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Gallery Credit: Jim Weaver