
Dragon Boat Festival
Dive into the ultimate summer experience at the Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival, hosted on the sparkling waters of High Rock Lake—the second largest lake in North Carolina.
As the largest annual spectator event held on High Rock Lake, the Dragon Boat festival draws teams of paddlers, local businesses, families, and spectators from all over the region. The festival includes the Dragon Boat Races, vendors, food trucks, and activities for your entire family.
Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival
July 26, 2025
9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Rowan Shrine Club
6480 Long Ferry Road, Salisbury, N.C.
The Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rowan Shrine Club, located at 6480 Long Ferry Road in Salisbury.
This event is free for spectators, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. No pets, coolers, or outside food are permitted.
Parking will be available for $10 ($20 preferred) in adjacent lots to the Shrine Club. Carpooling is encouraged. Trolley and shuttle vans will provide transportation between parking areas and the Shrine Club property. Boats are welcome to view from the main channel or can dock behind the Shrine Club to enjoy the food and festivities.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Gold Sponsors
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
Trinity Oaks/Trinity Rehab/Lutheran Services Carolinas
Silver Sponsors
Catawba College
Daimler Trucks North America
F&M Bank
Henkel
Livingstone College – WLJZ 107.1 FM
Millers Ferry Fire Department
Piedmont Soccer Club/Cardinal Tire
Rowan County Tourism
Salisbury Post
Rowan Shrine Club
40 & 8
Bronze Sponsors
Ahold Delhaize-Food Lion, LLC
Carolina Beverage Corp./Cheerwine
Computer Work Solutions
Duke Energy
Godley’s Garden Center
Miller Davis, Inc.
Myrick Construction
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Southern Power – Plant Rowan
Community Sponsors
Allstate Insurance
Bryan Wymbs Law
High Rock Lake Association
New Pointe Realty LLC
Patterson Farms, Inc.
Skyla Credit Union
Vulcan Materials Company
Walser Technology Group, Inc.