The 14th Annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival presented by Paul Bunyan Communications is July 31-August 3.
Teams consist of 16-20 paddlers and a drummer with no previous experience required and all the equipment is provided. Register your team by July 15!
The festival schedule if full of fun for the entire family. Wednesday features the Sanford Health Taco Fundraiser, Thursday is the 9th Annual Cornhole Tournament for Beltrami County Relay for Life, Friday is the opening ceremonies, parade of teams, and 7th annual Dondelinger GM Sprint Cup Races, and Saturday features a 5k Walk/Run, Race Day Breakfast, and the Dragon Boat races all day. There is no admission fee and food vendors will be on-site Thursday through Saturday.
For more information and the complete schedule of events visit www.bemidjidragonboat.com You can also follow the festival on Facebook and Twitter.