JOIN US THE 1ST WEEKEND IN AUGUST!

We’re excited to have you join us at the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival! From the exceptional viewing area, energizing races, extraordinary team villages, excellent kids activities and evening entertainment, we have something exciting for the whole family.

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Practice Sessions
Everyone is welcome to watch!

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM: Sanford Health Taco Fest for the United Way
$10 taco meal includes fry bread or tortilla taco with all the trimmings, beverage & dessert.

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Dragon's Den Open
Sponsor Appreciation Night

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Practice Sessions
Everyone is welcome to watch!

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dragon's Den Entertainment
Featuring Rhonda & Orlando

Thursday, August 3, 2023

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Food Court Open

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Dragon's Den Open
Sponsor Appreciation Night

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Practice Sessions
Everyone is welcome to watch!

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Annual Cornhole Tournament

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Dragon’s Den Entertainment
Mix 103.7 Live

Friday, August 4, 2023

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Food Court Open

12:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Merchandise Tent Open

4:00 PM - 12:00 AM: Dragon's Den Open

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Practice Sessions
Everyone is welcome to watch!

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Parade of Teams & Opening Ceremony

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Mandatory SPRINT CUP Team Managers Meeting

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Annual Dondelinger GM Sprint Cup Races

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Dragon’s Den Entertainment
Dueling Pianos

Saturday, August 5, 2023

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Annual 5K Run/Walk

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: 1/2K Kids Fun Run

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Race Day Breakfast

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM: Mandatory ALL TEAM Managers Meeting

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Merchandise Tent Open

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM: ROUND 1 HEATS: Dragon Boat Races
*All Race Times are tentative. Official race start times will be determined and posted after team registration deadline in mid-July. Race Final start/end times are estimates and subject to race day circumstances. Please be aware they may start/end earlier or later than listed here.

9:00 AM - 12:00 AM: Dragon's Den Open

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Food Court Open

1:30 PM - 4:15 PM: *Tentative time ROUND 2 HEATS: Dragon Boat Races

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM: *Tentative time FINALS: Dragon Boat Races

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: *Tentative time Awards & Closing Ceremony

6:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Dragon's Den Entertainment
Brock Beaulieu & The Bad Habits

Date: August 2-5, 2023

Location: 300 Bemidji Avenue North, Bemidji, MN 56601

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