Charlotte Dragon Boat Races Festival and Asian Festival takes place at Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius, NC, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Admission is free.
This popular annual event features the racing of colorful dragon boats by various local teams, and a cultural festival with vendor booths, performances and food stands.
There’s no parking for the festival at Ramsey Creek Park. Park at 8900 North Pointe Executive Park, Huntersville, NC. The lot opens to festival visitors at 9 a.m., with free shuttle service.
Dragon Boat and Asian Festival Schedule
- 9 a.m.: Time Trials
- 10 a.m.: Opening of CAACC Tent and Photo Booth
- 10:15 a.m.: International Parade of Nations and Festival Opening Ceremony
- 10:50 a.m.: Opening of the Cultural Showcase, Vendor Booths and Food Stands
- 10:50 a.m.: Dragon Boat Semifinals
- 12 p.m.: “Search for the Best” Asian Festival Performing Arts
- 1:30 p.m.: Dragon Boat Race — Final
- 2 p.m.: Cultural Program
- 4 p.m.: Dragon Boat Race Awards Ceremony
- 4:30 p.m.: Awards & Trophines “Search for the Best
- 4:55 p.m.: Closing Remarks
Food Concessions
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Exhibitors and Vendors
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