Dragon boats hit the lake

The third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13-14, on Flathead Lake, with teams of 20 paddlers and a drummer powering 46-foot long dragon boats.

Races will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Spectators can park for $10 at the intersection of Highway 82 and Highway 35 in Bigfork and ride a free shuttle to Flathead Lake Lodge, where admission is free and vendors will have food and beverages.

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