More than 60 corporate and community teams are expected to compete for a variety of awards at this year's KARM Dragon Boat Festival at The Cove.

KNOXVILLE - The KARM Dragon Boat Festival is expected to attract thousands to The Cove at Concord Park for high intensity boat races, music, children’s activities and fantastic food. This is the event’s twelfth anniversary in Knoxville. Early registration includes a premier water-front team tent location for the day of the event for the first 20 teams to sign up ends March 28th. Teams can register online at www.karm.org/dragonboats or by calling 865-633-7625.

The KARM Dragon Boat Festival is Saturday, June 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 60 corporate and community teams are expected to compete for a variety of awards.

Last year, 60 teams raced 41-foot Hong Kong style boats across the water, raising $251,000 to support the programs and services Knox Area Rescue Ministries provides those in need in our community. Over 4,000 festival goers attended the 2013 event. Not only does participating in the event help a worthy cause right here in our community, it’s a great opportunity to bring corporate, church, civic or community teams together for an action-packed day on and off the water.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this popular Knoxville event. For additional information see www.karm.org/dragonboats or call 865-633-7625.