2025 Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival

At Torpy Park

Event Details

Paddles Up!

The Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival is a fun, free, family event that has entertained thousands since it started in 2016. Over 152 teams have paddled from across 13 states and Canada. This excitement and energy have also had an immense impact on the health and wellness of our community by raising over $1.6 million to benefit our state-of-the-art hospital equipment, oncology services, hospice patient care, the Aspirus Tick-Borne Illness Center, and Autism Services.

This year, all proceeds from the festival will help ensure that patients facing acute and chronic tick-borne illnesses, particularly youth and young adults, receive the care they need—regardless of their ability to pay. Created to honor the memory of Jennifer Waite-Kane who lost her battle with chronic Lyme disease in 2015, Jenn’s Fund creates a respectful and confidential pathway to quality medical care for those in need, transforming lives and providing hope for individuals and families navigating these complex conditions.

How To Participate

Mark your calendar on August 16, 2025, at 8:00 AM through August 16, at 4:00 PM

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