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.