Cape Breton Unionized Trades Dragon Boat Festival

August 12th from 8am to 3pm

Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion

Sydney, NS

Sydney, NS –  On August 12^th, 2017, the Cape Breton Unionized Trades Dragon Boat Festival will mark its 10^th anniversary.   The Festival, which brings together hundreds of paddlers and spectators, has raised more than $380,000 for local charities to date. This year’s beneficiaries include the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Patient Care Fund, Special Olympics Cape Breton and the Cape Breastoners.

“We look forward to the Festival every year. It’s our chance to give back and have some fun. We support the Festival because we know that 100% of funds stay local to support our union members and Cape Bretoners at large,” says Jack Wall, President of the Cape Breton Building Trades and representing the Unionized Contractors of Cape Breton Island, who are the presenting sponsors for the Festival. “This year is going to be extra special, with added activities. Come down and take part!”

Festival Details:

• August 12^th, 2017 at the Big Fiddle
• 21 Teams participating
• Four Divisions: Community, Corporate, Union and Breast Cancer Survivors
• Presenting Sponsor: Cape Breton Building Trades and Unionized Contractors
• Carnation Ceremony in memory of those who has passed due to breast cancer: Noon
• Championship races are set to start at 1:45, with the festival finals set for 2:45. Closing ceremonies will commence at 3:00pm
• $380,000 raised to date for local charities
• Spectator Activities: Races, Bouncy Tents, BBQs, Skills Demonstrations, Prizes, Rock Climbing