Welcome To Marble Falls LakeFest

LakeFest 2009, August 7th-9th, marks the 18th year that the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce transforms Lake Marble Falls into a liquid quarter-mile "racetrack" and the banks of the lake into a wild three-day boat race party.

On Friday, more than 120 boats go in the water for Test & Tune. Drag boat fans swarm Johnson Park on Friday evening for a chance to get up-close and personal with the drivers and boats at Show & Shine. The highlight of the evening comes at dusk as top-fuelers "fire up," shooting flames out exhaust pipes and splitting every ear-drum in the park. Read More

About Dragboat Racing

The basics of drag boat racing are very similar to those of land drag racing. It is an acceleration race over a measured quarter mile straightaway between two high performance race boats; however, drag boats use a slight moving start.

As two boats are “paired up” on the holding rope, a countdown clock begins before the boats get the green light. During competition, if either boat crosses the starting line before the green is illuminated, it is disqualified. Read More

Free Show & Shine

Drag boat fans swarm Johnson Park on Friday evening for a chance to get up-close and personal with the drivers and boats at Show & Shine. Fans have an opportunity to purchase official shirts and posters for autographs and have their picture taken with the stars of the show. The highlight of the evening comes at dusk as top-fuelers "fire up," shooting flames out exhaust pipes and splitting every ear-drum in the park. There is no cost for admission.

Top Eliminator Club
Get the best seat at the race in the Top Eliminator Club!
3-Day Pass Shirt
First 5 beverages (premium beer, wine and margaritas)
Friday hors d'oeuvres
Saturday breakfast, lunch and hors d'oeuvres
Sunday breakfast, lunch and hors d'oeuvres
Access to a reserved lawn area and the beautiful, air-conditioned Lakeside Pavilion

Limited to the first 150 people! $160 Adult (Ages 13+)
$75 Child (Ages 6-12)

Quick Links

IHBA
Race Results
Tom Suarez Photography
DragBoat Photo
Star-Cam Action Photos
Top Speed Digital

Area Attractions


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