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Dragon Festival Holds Sunday Races

Sunday, August 30, 2026 · Oakland County, MI

The 17th annual Dragon on the Lake Festival continues Sunday, August 30, in downtown Lake Orion, with festival activities from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dragon boat races begin at 9 a.m., while the event also features an art and craft fair, vendor marketplace, kids zone, Tiki Tent, live music, and other activities. The festival is presented by the Orion Art Center, which uses the event as its largest fundraiser for arts classes, camps, scholarships, exhibits, and community programs.

This local community update for Oakland County, MI is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2026 and is presented by Ed Brittingham. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Oakland County, MI area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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