Common Visitor Questions
Your Festival Volunteer shirt will identify you as someone in the know. Please be as friendly and as helpful as you can be to our participants and spectators. You can direct people to one of our Dragonheart team members who are identified by their red Dragonheart team shirts. There are numerous Information Boards all along the Park that display the race schedule, race results, festival schedule, entertainment schedule, and more. Direct people to those Boards for more information. For more detailed information, instruct people to take their questions to the Volunteer Coordinator at the Volunteer/Information Tent.
You may be asked questions like:
Where are the bathrooms?
The trailers located in the northern portion of the park nearest the Skateboard Board are the portable toilets and washrooms.
Where will the entertainment be?
All day long there will be entertainment in the Main Stage Tent and on Waterfront Park. Don’t forget there are races starting every 10 minutes all day long.
Where is the Silent Auction?
It is located in the Main Stage Tent.
Where can I get a festival T-shirt or hat?
We have a tent called DragonMart where we sell festival tees, hats, water bottles, and much more. Send them to DragonMart.
Where is the Lost and Found?
It is located at the Volunteer/Information Tent.
Where can I get a schedule of events?
One can look at the numerous Information Boards or go to the Volunteer/Information Tent.
Where can I get something to eat?
We have many food vendors serving all kinds of food and drinks right in Waterfront Park.
Where should I put my trash?
We are making a big effort to recycle and keep the Park clean. Please direct people to the cans located in the center of Waterfront Park near the food vendors for disposal
What is the Flower Ceremony?
In the world of modern day dragon boating, a wonderful tradition has developed. Not only does the sport embrace groups like breast cancer survivors, it allows for a way to honor the survivors and those that have died from the disease with a special on-the-water flower ceremony.
When is the Flower Ceremony?
The Flower Ceremony takes place after all the community teams have completed their first heat. The schedule varies a bit from year to yeat, but the Flower Ceremony is typically around 12:30 - check this year's schedule to be sure.
When is the Award Ceremony?
Awards will be handed out after each second heat race between 1-4pm at the Awards Tent by Athlete’s Village. These are called our Challenge Cups. The Final Five Races will occur from 4 to 5pm with awards immediately following.
In Case of an Emergency
Please look around for a Dragonheart member in their red team shirts or an emergency aid person. The EMTs and Burlington Fire Department will have their vehicles in the parking lot at the community boat launch. We have Burlington Police and Green Mountain Security also walking the Park.
Remember:
- Stay calm.
- Summon the nearest Volunteer, Staff, or Dragonheart member with a radio. They will immediately contact dispatch for help.
Enjoy Yourself
Take in the joy of the day. The energy, the smiles, and the laughter are contagious. Feel proud that you make a difference by giving your time to this community event. We sure are proud of you. Thank you.