Team Captain’s Meeting and Kickoff for United Way Dragon Boat Race Announced

Team captains competing in Drums on the Dam, the annual United Way of Sevier County’s dragon boat race, will meet in Sevierville in preparation for the August event.

The Drums on the Dam Team Captain’s Meeting and Kickoff will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Courthouse Donuts, 160 Court Avenue in downtown Sevierville.

United Way of Sevier County will celebrate the 3rd Annual Drums on the Dam dragon boat race on Saturday, August 18th at Douglas Dam Headwater Campground on beautiful Douglas Lake in Sevierville.

Crews of 20 rowers, a drummer and professional steerer race in authentic 46-foot Hong Kong-style boats in three heats during this high energy, adrenaline-pumping event. Competitors rave about the excitement, family-friendly competition and community spirit surrounding the sport.

Two-time Drums on the Dam Champions Ole Smoky Moonshine – Dragons in a Mason Jar

Drums on the Dam will include many local businesses, community organizations, out-of-town teams and teams of friends and family looking to take home the coveted trophy! Among the competition and festivities will be an opening ceremony, race heats, the drummer’s parade, live music at lunch and the closing ceremony, which includes the awards presentation.

All teams commit to raise funds to support United Way’s community partners.

Contact Kathy Voncannon with the United Way at 865-366-3335 for more information.

Photos: Drums on the Dam