Michigan’s Annual Dragon On The Lake Festival Belongs On Your Summertime Bucket List

Summers in the Mitten State consist of swimming in the Great Lakes, camping trips, and local festivals. We have a very unique event to share that you won’t want to miss. This summer festival in Lake Orion, Michigan includes an art fair and an exhilarating boat race that locals love.

Dragon On The Lake Festival is located in Southeast Michigan, less than an hour's drive from Detroit.

The Legend of the Lake Orion Dragon started with a sighting in the mid-1800s that turned out to be a childish prank. But this incredible festival was born out of the myth and delights visitors to this day!

Held for the past 15 years, the festival is the largest fundraising event of the year for the non-profit Orion Art Center.

This amazing community event has an incredible art fair with local artisans selling their handmade creations. Since it’s held by the art center, you know artistic works are a big part of the festival!

A chalk art contest and live music bring an atmosphere of creativity and joy as this event closes out the summer in August.

But the best part of the festival is the Dragon Boat Races with prizes given out for winning the race, best costumes, and best drummer. Summer festivals are one of my favorite events to look forward to in the warmer months and if you’re sick of the same old county fair, you have to check out the Dragon On The Lake Festival.

To learn more, visit the Dragon On The Lake Festival website or Dragon On The Lake Festival Facebook page. Have you been to this unique festival before? Tell us about it in the comments below. This isn’t the only amazing festival here, check out our article on the Art And Flower Fair In Lake Orion.