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6th Annual Laconia Dragon Boat Festival – NASWA Resort, Laconia NH
- Dates & Times: The festival takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with the Awakening the Dragon ceremony typically held Friday, September 18, 2026 at 7pm. Races run roughly from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The NazBar & Grill.
- Lodging Discount: The NASWA Resort is offering registered team members a 15% discount on 2-night stays. You can claim this by calling 888-55-NASWA and mentioning the code DRAGON.
- Team Registration: Registration includes Sport and Community divisions. You can sign up your team or find more details on the Laconia Rotary Club registration page.
FRIDAY, 9/18
DJ Terry at 4:30PM
• Awakening the Dragon Ceremony at 7 PM
SATURDAY, 9/19
• Dragon Boat Races from 9 AM–2 PM in the Weirs Channel – cheer on your favorite teams and the NazWaves (NASWA’s home team) right from NazBar’s shoreline
Ask Alice Rocks the Beach! 5PM
SUNDAY, 9/20
• Wind down with Pats on the Beach at 1 PM
• Enjoy our Burger & Brew Special ALL DAY
½‑priced Naz-burgers & $3 Bud Light Drafts (with Naz-burger purchase)
Come together with the Laconia Rotary Club, 603 United, and The NASWA Resort for a weekend that makes a difference. We can’t wait to see you on the sand.
Upcoming Events
- Dates & Times: The festival takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with the Awakening the Dragon ceremony typically held Friday, September 18, 2026 at 7pm. Races run roughly from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The NazBar & Grill.
- Lodging Discount: The NASWA Resort is offering registered team members a 15% discount on 2-night stays. You can claim this by calling 888-55-NASWA and mentioning the code DRAGON.
- Team Registration: Registration includes Sport and Community divisions. You can sign up your team or find more details on the Laconia Rotary Club registration page.
FRIDAY, 9/18
DJ Terry at 4:30PM
• Awakening the Dragon Ceremony at 7 PM
SATURDAY, 9/19
• Dragon Boat Races from 9 AM–2 PM in the Weirs Channel – cheer on your favorite teams and the NazWaves (NASWA’s home team) right from NazBar’s shoreline
Ask Alice Rocks the Beach! 5PM
SUNDAY, 9/20
• Wind down with Pats on the Beach at 1 PM
• Enjoy our Burger & Brew Special ALL DAY
½‑priced Naz-burgers & $3 Bud Light Drafts (with Naz-burger purchase)
Come together with the Laconia Rotary Club, 603 United, and The NASWA Resort for a weekend that makes a difference. We can’t wait to see you on the sand.