2nd Annual Lake Lewisville Dragon Boat Festival

SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2027

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

COPPERAS BRANCH PARK

101 HIGHLAND VILLAGE RD, HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX 75077

Join us for the 2nd Annual Lake Lewisville Dragon Boat Festival held on Saturday, April 10, 2027, at Copperas Branch Park on Lake Lewisville. Experience thrilling races, team spirit, good food, cultural performances, fun vendors, kids zone, music, and more. The event benefits Serve Denton and our mission to partner with nonprofits and communities to help them better serve people in need. By participating in or attending the festival, visitors contribute directly to these impactful initiatives, making a meaningful difference in the local community.

Participating in the Lake Lewisville Dragon Boat Festival

One of the most fun ways to be involved in the Lake Lewisville Dragon Boat Festival is to be on a team! Here’s what you need:

  • 1 drummer who is light and loud

  • 20 paddlers (friends, family, colleagues, coworkers, etc.)

Each team designates a captain to coordinate the team. This person can be either a paddler or the drummer. If this is too much responsibility for one person to handle, feel free to share the responsibilities of being captain by designating two co-captains.

Form a team

You might ask yourself, “Where am I supposed to find all these people for my team?” It’s not as difficult as you think. Do you work in an office? Do you go to a church? Do you belong to a gym? Do you have a large group of friends and family? If so, you have access to plenty of potential team members. Past events have had over thirty teams. Each of those teams pulled together enough people. So can you!

As you form your team, keep the following rules in mind:

  • All team members must be at least 15 years old.

  • During each race, there must be at least 8 female paddlers on your boat.

The registration fee for each boat is $1,000. Too much, you say? Well, if you have a full team with 20 paddlers, 1 drummer, and 2 alternates, that’s 23 team members. At $1,000 per team, that’s only $43.48 per person for the entire event. For a full day of fun, that’s a real bargain! And if indulging yourself in a little fun weren’t enough motivation for you to spend the money, remember that this is an extremely worthy cause. We’re doing something here that benefits the nonprofits and communities of Denton County.

Don’t know how to paddle a boat? That’s totally fine! Teams receive professional guidance/coaching during designated practice time one week prior to the race (held on Lake Lewisville).

Once teams are registered, captains are provided continued guidance and support to ensure their team is prepared and ready for a unique and exciting experience!

How do I make a team?

Grab 20 friends and colleagues (plus a drummer!) and take part in the most unique event experience in the metroplex!

The atmosphere is electric! The competition is heated! The boom of the drum, the glistening lake, the food trucks, the children’s activities, the cheering of the crowd, and multiple brightly colored dragon-scaled boats neck and neck in fierce pursuit of the finish line!

"Join as an individual paddler” Option
Can’t pull together 20 paddlers and a drummer but still want to join in on the racing fun? You can now join the event as an individual paddler! The registration fee for each individual paddler is $50. Note: Individual paddlers must be at least 15 years old.

Registration

Payment

We accept payments and fundraise with Zeffy to ensure 100% of your purchase goes to supporting our mission!

Team Pricing and Options

Corporate Team

$1,250 (Early bird special before 01/01/27)

$2000 (Registration after 01/01/27)

Each Team Receives:

  • 20x20 space for team to set up tailgate space

  • One (1) hour practice on the water with professional guidance/coaching

  • Continued guidance and support from the Team Support Committee

  • 20 festival drinking cups

  • Recognition on event website and social media

Sponsor Team

Complimentary (Free)

Each team receives:

  • Company name on the official event t-shirt

  • 20x20 space for team to set up tailgate space

  • One (1) hour practice on the water with professional guidance/coaching

  • Continued guidance and support from the Team Support Committee

  • 20 festival drinking cups

  • Additional sponsor benefits at designated level

Nonprofit Team

$500 (Early bird special before 01/01/27)

$750 (Registration after 01/01/27)

Each Team Receives:

  • 20x20 space for team to set up tailgate space

  • One (1) hour practice on the water with professional guidance/coaching

  • Continued guidance and support from the Team Support Committee

  • 20 festival drinking cups

  • Recognition on event website and social media

Individual Paddler

$50

Paddler Registration (must be 15 years or older). Paddler will receive:

  • One (1) hour practice on the water with professional guidance/coaching

  • Continued guidance and support from the Team Support Committee

  • Festival drinking cup

Sponsorship Opportunities

Athlete's Village Sponsor (Exclusive)

$5,000

The Athlete's Village Sponsor receives the follow benefits:

  • Company named Athlete’s Village Sponsor

  • Promotion of your company in connection with the festival in Team Support Meetings—reaching business leaders and their staff.

  • Signage throughout Athlete’s Village, and displayed on Athlete’s Village Gate

  • Link to company website from event homepage

  • Registration for one Dragon Boat team

  • Logo on official event T-shirt and event banner

  • Promotion of company on festival website and social media

Fueling Station Sponsor(s) - No Limits

$250

  • Company mentioned from stage during race day

  • Logo included on marketing materials, such as posters and signs

  • Link to company website from event page

  • One Dragon Boat Registration and priority team practice scheduling

  • Logo on official event t-shirt

  • Logo displayed on signage at Fueling Station

Kid's Zone Sponsor (Exclusive)

$1,000

  • Banner and logo prominently displayed in Children’s Area and throughout the event venue

  • Kids activities to feature company as a promotion

  • Logo included on marketing materials

  • Link to company website from event page

  • Registration for one Dragon Boat Team and priority team practice scheduling

  • Logo on official event t-shirt

  • Logo and company promotions on festival website and social media

  • Logo on event banner

Friends Of The Festival Sponsor(s) - No Limits

In-Kind to $999 (No Limits)

  • Company/name listed on festival website and social media

Share Your Culture. Showcase Your Craft. Join the Celebration.

Food trucks, food vendors, kid-friendly activities, cultural performers, artisans, businesses and more — we want YOU!
Applications are now open for vendors and community partners who want to be part of the Lake Lewisville Dragon Boat Festival. Bring your food, talents, products, activities or cultural traditions and help us create an unforgettable day of community, culture and celebration!

Lake Lewisville Dragon Boat Festival Partners