# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "Paddles Up" Lager Launch Party & 25 Years of RI Dragon Boat Racing Kick Off
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us as we raise a pint to tradition, teamwork, and 25 years of dragon boat racing in RI's Blackstone Valley!

Celebrate the official launch of this year's "Paddles Up" Lager, a craft brew created by Phantom Farms Brewing to honor the spirit of the dragon boat community, while kicking off our 25th Anniversary season in style.

This special anniversary event brings together paddlers, supporters, and the local community to celebrate a quarter century of racing, friendship, and cultural tradition on the Pawtucket River. 

Enjoy the first pours of "Paddles Up" Lager, connect with teammates past and present, and toast the community partners who have helped make the Blackstone Valley a premier destination for dragon boat racing.

• Hang out with Dragon Boat team members 
• Bring photos to display from previous races since 1999 
• Family-friendly with food vendors, photo opportunities, music & more 
• Open to the public! FREE ADMISSION!

Whether you're a seasoned paddler, a craft beer enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun way to celebrate a unique Rhode Island tradition, everyone is welcome. Come share stories, make new memories, and help launch another exciting season on the water.

Cheers to 25 years—and to many more. Paddles up!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cumberland/paddles-up-lager-launch-party-and-25-years-of-ri-dragon-boat-racing-kick-off/200030540326715
- **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 33

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cumberland
- **state**: RI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Phantom Farms Brewing
- **lat**: 41.927571482512
- **long**: -71.426027494077
- **full address**: Phantom Farms Brewing, ChargePoint, 30 Martin St, Cumberland, RI 02864, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is "Paddles Up" Lager Launch Party & 25 Years of RI Dragon Boat Racing Kick Off being held?
  - **A:** "Paddles Up" Lager Launch Party & 25 Years of RI Dragon Boat Racing Kick Off takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Phantom Farms Brewing, ChargePoint, 30 Martin St, Cumberland, RI 02864, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing "Paddles Up" Lager Launch Party & 25 Years of RI Dragon Boat Racing Kick Off?
  - **A:** "Paddles Up" Lager Launch Party & 25 Years of RI Dragon Boat Racing Kick Off is organized by Blackstone Valley Tourism Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** "Paddles Up" Lager Launch Party & 25 Years of RI Dragon Boat Racing Kick Off is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cumberland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If "Paddles Up" Lager Launch Party & 25 Years of RI Dragon Boat Racing Kick Off sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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