There are a variety of ways for your business/group to support the Cumberland YMCA and our 5th Annual Dragons on the Lake Festival. Every dollar raised goes directly to making our community’s tomorrows better today, so dive in and join us on September 23, 2023
Event Details
  • Want to paddle or form a team? No experience necessary! You’ll need 20 paddlers plus a drummer. Teams also need 4 alternate paddlers, just in case - that's a team of 25.
  • Great for team-building and employee morale!
  • Teams will race in heats of 2-3 boats. Your times from the first two heats are averaged to determine which 8-10 teams move on to the championship race.
  • Teams will compete on a short course (200 meters) and one will emerge as the Dragon Boat Champion!
Dynasty Sponsor -$8,000
  • Naming rights as Event Sponsor on all media appearances, event t-shirt, race day banner, and event wristband
  • 2 dragon boats for teams of 20 and 1 drummer
  • 42 event t-shirts provided for both teams
  • Recognized on the Cumberland YMCA website and all related social media
  • A Festival Banner Flag with logo provided by the Y
  • 30-second promotional profile on your organization to be read on race day
  • Named a minimum of 6 times on race day by the event emcee
  • Preferred practice times for each team
  • Reserved 10 x 10 spaces for 2 adjacent waterfront tents with space for 1 additional tent directly behind each of them
  • 6 premium parking spots
Emperor Sponsor -$5,000
  • Named as a Showcase Sponsor in all media appearances, event t-shirt, race day banner, and event wristband
  • 1 dragon boat for a team of 20 and 1 drummer
  • 21 event t-shirts provided for team
  • Recognized on the Cumberland YMCA website and all related social media
  • A Festival Banner Flag with logo provided by the Y
  • 20-second promotional profile on your organization to be read on race day
  • Named a minimum of 3 times on race day by the event emcee
  • Preferred practice time for team
  • Reserved 10 x 10 space for 1 waterfront tent with space for 1 additional tent directly behind it 
Call the Cumberland YMCA
1-301-777-9622
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Mail Your Donation 
Cumberland YMCA
601 Kelly Rd.
Cumberland, MD 21502

    Interested in becoming a Sponsor to a great Community Event?  Fill out the Form below.
Jade Sponsor -$3,000
  • Recognized on all related social media, event t-shirt, and race day banner
  • 1 dragon boat for team of 20 and 1 drummer
  • A Festival Banner Flag with logo provided by the Y
  • 21 event t-shirts provided for team
  • Named on race day by the event emcee
  • 1 practice session for your team
  • 1 waterfront tent space on race day as available 
Event Cup Sponsor -$2,500​
  • 1,000 Festival Cups with Sponsor logo / Dragon Boat Logo for sale at the Queen City Creamery with Signature Drink
  • Listed on the Cumberland YMCA website and selected social media
  • Named on race day by the event emcee
  • Listed on selected event signage​
Result Board Sponsor -$2,000​
  • Recognized with logo and signage on the Official Dragon Boat Race Results Board 
  • Listed on the Cumberland YMCA website and selected social media
  • Named on race day by the event emcee
  • Listed on selected event signage
Bottled Water Sponsor -$1,500​
  • Recognized with logo and signage on all bottled water given to teams at practices and on race day
  • Listed on the Cumberland YMCA website and selected social media
  • Named on race day by the event emcee
  • Listed on selected event signage
Kid's Corner Sponsor -$1,000​
  • Recognized with logo and signage at entrance to our kid's corner activity area
  • Listed on the Cumberland YMCA website and selected social media
  • Named on race day by the event emcee
  • Listed on selected event signage
Vendor Alley Sponsor -$750
  • Recognized with logo and signage at entrance to our vendor's alley
  • Listed on the Cumberland YMCA website and selected social media
  • Named on race day by the event emcee
  • Listed on selected event signage
Friend of the Festival -$500​
  • Listed on the Cumberland YMCA website and selected social media
  • Named on race day by the event emcee
  • Listed on selected event signage
In-Kind Donation Opportunities​
  • Crane or forklift services to unload and reload dragon boats
  • Hotel rooms for Dynamic Dragon Boat Staff
  • Meals provided for Dynamic Dragon Boat Staff for the week
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From the moment you pick up the paddle, you’ll love dragon boat racing! You will feel connected to it and in turn, you will connect with us as we empower our community to thrive.​
The YMCA of Cumberland is a 501(C)-3 charitable organization