Dragon Boats returning to the Flathead

The second annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Flathead Lake on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8.

Held at the Flathead Lake Lodge on the northeast shore of Flathead Lake, the festival has quickly become one of this region’s most anticipated signature events.

A total of 95 teams, each with 22 members, have registered to compete in this year’s festival, including from Nevada, Oregon, Wisconsin, Washington, Alberta and British Columbia.

Races will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, and food and beverage vendors will be on site. Parking costs $10 per car at the corner of Highway 82 and Highway 35 in Bigfork, including a shuttle pass good for the entire weekend.

For more information, visit online at www.montanadragonboat.com.

The second annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Flathead Lake on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8.

Held at the Flathead Lake Lodge on the northeast shore of Flathead Lake, the festival has quickly become one of this region’s most anticipated signature events.

A total of 95 teams, each with 22 members, have registered to compete in this year’s festival, including from Nevada, Oregon, Wisconsin, Washington, Alberta and British Columbia.

Races will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, and food and beverage vendors will be on site. Parking costs $10 per car at the corner of Highway 82 and Highway 35 in Bigfork, including a shuttle pass good for the entire weekend.

For more information, visit online at www.montanadragonboat.com.