Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival

We’re excited to have you join us at the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival – July 30 – August 2, 2025! From the exceptional viewing area, energizing races, extraordinary team villages, excellent kids activities and evening entertainment, we have something exciting for the whole family. The festival is located along the shores of beautiful Lake Bemidji (on Bemidji Avenue/Hwy 197 – to the left of the Paul & Babe statues: 300 Bemidji Ave. N.)

Schedule:

8:00 am - 9:00 am: Annual 5K Run/Walk
9-9:30AM: 1/2K Kids Fun Run

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Kids Activity Tent
Sponsored by Compass Rose

8:00 am - 10:00 am: Race Day Breakfast
Sponsored by YPN & Red Stu.

8:00 am - 10:00 am: Mimosa & Bloody Mary Bar
Sponsored by YPN

8:00 am - 8:30 am: Mandatory ALL TEAM Managers Meeting

9:00 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.

8:00 am - 12:00 am: Dragon's Den Open

10:00 am - 9:00 pm: Food Court Open

1:30 pm - 4:15 pm: ROUND 2 HEATS: Dragon Boat Races

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: FINALS: Dragon Boat Races

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Awards & Closing Ceremony
Following the completion of the finals.

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Dragon's Den Entertainment
Featuring: Paint the Town - Sponsored by Bernicks

8:00 am - 12:00 am: St. Michel Furniture Lakeside Lounge
Front row lakeside seating in the Dragon’s Den Patio.

Online Registration