Submitted by: Karl Everett
(Photo Credit: Karl Everett)
For the 18th year, Rotary clubs from Duluth and Superior will host the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival, the largest in the upper midwest, at Barker’s Island in Superior, WI.
For 15 years, our charitable partner has been the Essentia Foundation who has raised $909,607 through donations from dragon boat paddlers. This has enabled Essentia Health to benefit 3,638 local patients and families.
Since the inception of the festival, the sponsoring Rotary Clubs have raised over $670,000 (after expenses) from the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival through team registration fees, corporate sponsorship and income from vendors and beverage sales.
It’s open to all to paddle, volunteer or just to enjoy a constant variety of activities and support Rotary fundraising as well as helping this years’ charitable partners; Harbor House, Life House and Habitat for Humanity, fight homelessness in the Twin Ports.
The cumulative efforts of Rotarians and our charitable partners have resulted in over $3.2 million raised over the festival’s 17 year run and each year more fun is added!
Friday night (August 23) opening ceremonies, live music and fireworks with racing and more entertainment all day
Saturday (August 24) for the low low price of -(wait for it) FREE!
You are all invited!!!
For more information; www.lakesuperiordragons.com
Thanks,
Rotary Clubs from Duluth and Superior