Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival

06/22/2026

Did you know when you register for both the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival & the Lake Superior Dragon Boats Festival you get 20% off your registration?

If you're ready to take on the water at the Dragon Boat Festivals, now's the perfect time to register your team and save!

Register at https://bemidjidragonboat.com/online-registration/dragon-boat-race-registration/ and claim your 20% discount before it's gone!

06/19/2026

Thank you to all of our Silver Sponsors! 🩶 Your support is important to making this event a success and we couldn't do it without you!

Learn more about our sponsors:
https://bemidjidragonboat.com/sponsors/

06/16/2026

🐉 Throwback to 2006, our first Dragon Boat Festival!

Can you believe these photos are nearly 20 years old? The Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival has been bringing our community together for years through teamwork, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories.

We can't wait to celebrate our 20 year anniversary with you! Let's see your photos from over the years! Drop them in the comments or share with us in a direct message!

06/12/2026

We're thrilled to welcome back Paul Bunyan Communications as the Presenting Sponsor of the 20th Annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival! 🎉

As a longtime supporter of this community tradition, their partnership has helped make Dragon Boat one of Bemidji's most anticipated summer events. We're grateful for their continued commitment to our community and for helping us celebrate this milestone 20th anniversary year. 🐉🌲

Learn more about our sponsors:
bemidjidragonboat.com/sponsors

06/10/2026

With summer officially here, we're counting down the days until the 20th Annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival. In just 50 days, we'll be back on the water celebrating two decades of making waves together! 🚣‍♀️ 🌊

06/04/2026

🌊 Let’s take it back 10 years! Watch this throwback video to see what Dragon Boat looked like a decade ago and relive the excitement from past festivals. It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come! Were you there to experience it? 🐲

The 2016 Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival will be August 3 - 6 at ...

05/29/2026

Time is running out! Early Bird Registration ends June 1st, don’t miss your chance to save $100 on your team entry!

Get your crew together and join us on Lake Bemidji for an unforgettable weekend of racing, fun, and community spirit! 🌊

Plus, registered teams are automatically entered for a chance to win 50% off their registration fees. Sign up before it’s too late!
https://bemidjidragonboat.com/online-registration/

05/27/2026

Looking to showcase your business while supporting the Bemidji community? Become a Dragon Boat sponsor and help support one of the area’s biggest summer events; all while giving back through the Bemidji Rotary Club and Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce!

Check out our website for full sponsorship details and benefits 👇
https://bemidjidragonboat.com/sponsors/become-a-sponsor/

05/22/2026

Let’s take a walk down memory lane together as we celebrate 20 incredible years of the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival! 🚣‍♂️✨

We’re asking our Dragon Boat community to help us celebrate by sharing your favorite throwback photos and stories from festivals past. From race day action to behind-the-scenes fun, we want to see the moments that made Dragon Boat special to you.

📸 Submit your photos in the comments or send us a message!

Please note: By submitting your photos, you are allowing Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat to use them in promotional and marketing materials for the 20th anniversary celebration.

05/20/2026

We’re looking back at WCCO’s 2016 Dragon Boat coverage and all the memories made on Lake Bemidji! Watch the behind-the-scenes action, meet the teams, and see what makes this event so special.

Ready to paddle? Sign your team up today for the festival’s 20th anniversary year! 🚣‍♀️ 🐲

Amelia Santaniello and Liz Collin had to see what it’s like to be a part of a Dragon Boat team!WCCO 4 News At 10 – August 4, 2016