Tradition
The 2026 Scottsboro Dragon Boat Race and Festival is a premier sporting event drawing participants and attendees from throughout the region for a day of exciting, friendly competition in an atmosphere fueled with community spirit.
Spectators gather at Goose Pond Colony and Resort to cheer on their favorite teams who board 46-feet long traditional Hong Kong-style dragon boats for a race along Lake Guntersville. Each team consists of 22 people, with a drummer at the front, 20 seated rowers and a steerer in the back.
Dragon boat racing originated more than 2,300 years ago and creates a spectacle like no other with colorful boats, drumming rhythms and unique paddling stroke. For more information visit www.racedragonboats.com.
Quick Facts
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All ages and skill levels are welcome to join this ultimate teamwork experience and help raise funds for the Highlands Foundation and Nourish One Child’s important missions.
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We count on team captains to encourage giving and for collecting and turning in all donations, with checks made payable to Nourish One Child/Dragon Boats.
Contact
Presented by:
Highlands Medical Center
P.O. Box 1050
Scottsboro, Ala. 35768
Nourish One Child
P.O. Box 925
Scottsboro, Ala. 35768
For additional information please email info@nourishonechild.com,
or call 256-218-3616 or 256-218-3787.