Dragon On The Lake Festival

The Orion Art Center Proudly Presents The 15th Annual Dragon On The Lake Festival In Downtown Lake Orion.  With Dragon Boat Races On Lake Orion, An Art Fair, A Chalk Art Contest, The Little Dragon Den, The Dragon Pub, A Tiki Tent, Live Music + More, This End Of Summer Celebration Can't Be Missed!

The Legend Of The Lake Orion Dragon Dates Back To Sightings In The Mid 1800s. What Was Ultimately Discovered To Be A Childish Prank Is Now A Beloved Mascot Of This Beautiful Lake Community. Please Join Us As We Celebrate The Dragon!

Dragon On The Lake Serves As The Nonprofit Orion Art Center's Largest Fundraiser. The Orion Art Center Works To Nurture Artistic Spirit, With Classes, Camps, Scholarships, Exhibits And Special Events. There Are Two Things We Love: Infusing Art Into The Community And Connecting People With Each Other.

Schedule Of Events

11:00am - 12:00am - Tiki Bar

11am - 5pm- Little Dragon Den

11:00am To 8:00pm - Art + Craft Fair

11:00 Am – 6:00 Pm - Chalk Art Challenge

Dragon Boat Races

The Dragon Showdown Will Return For Its 3rd Year At The 2024 Dragon On The Lake On In Green's Park And Registration Is Now Open!

Sports Teams, Clubs, Friends + More Are Invited To Compete For The Title Of Dragon Showdown Champs! Great For Team-Building, Team Bonding And Fun Kick-Off To The School Year! This Event Is Free For Teams And Clubs!

Dragon Pub Line-Up

6:00pm: Parallel Fifth

7:30pm: Dave Santia

8:00pm: The Square Pegz

Parallel Fifth Plays Hit Songs From The Last Four Decades That Everybody Knows And Loves With A High-Energy Show, Encompassing Many Genres!

Kids Stage Line-Up

11:30am: The Amazing Clark

12:15pm: Lake Orion Pro Martial Arts

1:00pm: Storytime With Amy Silvester

1:45pm: The Amazing Clark

2:30pm: Lake Orion Pro Martial Arts

3:15pm: Elite Dance Arts Company

4:00pm: Lake Orion Robotics

4:45pm: Hula Hoop Contest

5:30pm: The Amazing Clark

Lighted Boat Parade

The Famous Lake Orion Lighted Boat Parade Returns In 2024, Taking Place  At 8:30pm At Green's Park!

Brought To You By The Lake Orion Lake Assocation.

A Panel Of Judges Will Review The Boats Based On Decorations, Lighting, Eye Appeal And Participant Enthusiasm. Cash Prizes Will Be Awarded To The Top 3 Winners!