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Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
Union Point Park, New Bern, NC

This event is a celebration of the Neuse River that allows participants to enjoy the majesty of our river in beautiful New Bern.

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The Neuse River Day Dragon Boat Festival is a SRDBA (Southeastern Regional Dragon Boat Association) Race Circuit event.  SRDBA club crew teams can accumulate race circuit points that will go toward their seeding at SRDBA Regional Championships in Sarasota Oct. 27-28.

Imagine: 45’ boat with dragon motif, 20 paddlers seated side by side, drummer at the bow beating the cadence & helmsman at stern.

Open to: High School Teams, College Teams, Church Groups, Sports Teams, Civic Organizations, Neighborhoods, Businesses … etc.

Issue your challenge today!

Friendly competition is good for the soul Wink


Dragon Boat Race Team Schedule

Friday, June 1
2:00pm
Dragon Boat Team training and practice sessions @ Union Point Park

Individual team practice times TBA

5:00 pm Team Captain Check- in & Final Briefing @ NRF tent @ Union Point Park
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Continued Team training and practice sessions


Saturday, June 2
8:00 am Opening Ceremony
8:30 am

Dragon Boat Races begin

Awards Ceremony following races


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In addition to Dragon Boat Races, this year we will see:
  • Educational displays and water-oriented vendors
  • Other great community activities for all ages
  • UNT-TV and the characters of the hit kids show, SUPER WHY!

Register as an educational vender.
Register as a commercial vender.


Public and Spectator Schedule

Saturday, June 2
8:30 am   Dragon Boat Races begin - come watch!
10 am, 12 pm
2 pm, 4 pm

Joy Boy II boat cruises on the Neuse ~ $5 tickets sold at NRF tent

12 pm

Traditional Carolina Pig-Pickin’; farm-raised pork BBQ ~ $9 tickets @ NRF tent

Throughout the Day

CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES, EXHIBITS AND FOOD VENDORS

Throughout the day there will be a variety of recreational and water-oriented   booths and exhibits with children’s activities and several food vendors.

Purchase your $5 raffle ticket(s) for a chance to win an Epic GPX Kayak & Paddle Package @ the NRF tent.  Winner announced at Neuse River Day.  Need not be present to win.  All proceeds benefit the Neuse RIVERKEEPER® Foundation

6:00 pm

EVENING CONCERT BY NC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Free concert open to the public on the Tryon Palace grounds; 610 Pollock St.  Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a wonderful evening under the stars followed by fireworks.


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Thank You to our 2012 Flagship Sponsor

Email info@neuseriver.org to find out how you can become a sponsor too!


Thank you, also, to all of our event sponsors and supporters

 
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