Head to the shores of Lake Bemidji for their annual Dragon Boat Festival.
If you don’t live near Bemidji, it might be time to plan a road trip. The Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival takes place July 30th – August 2nd.
If you’re not familiar with the sport, Dragon Boat races are a variation of rowing. The game originated in China and is still associated with the traditional Chinese dragon boat festival (Tuen) Festival in Hong Kong.
It’s exciting to watch the teams compete on Lake Bemidji and you can can watch them from an exceptional viewing area
Each day of this popular event is packed with fun. The dragon boat races themselves are the star of the show, but you’ll also find great food, music, kid’s activities, a parade of teams, cultural performances, 5k race/kids fun run and much more all along the shores of beautiful Lake Bemidji.
You can find the full schedule of events on the festival page.
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Kristi is married with twin daughters. She grew up on a small dairy farm, but now lives in the south metro area. She enjoys finding free or thrifty things to do whether they are outings close to home or last minute adventures to far-away places.
Kristi can also be found enjoying estate sales, attempting to garden, volunteering in the wetlands or a favorite thrift store, or maybe just enjoying a good play in one of the many theatre venues in the area.
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