take to the lake

With roots in an ancient folk ritual of contending villagers deep in southern China, dragon boat racing has become a sport esteemed around the world, including our very own city of Hernando. Last year’s Lake Hernando Dragon Boat Festival hosted 51 teams trying their hand at the competitive race, plus 50 arts and crafts vendors, 15 food vendors, live music and games for the kiddos. Sorry you missed it? Catch this year’s festival on November 11 from 9am-5pm. To register your team, visit lakehernandodragonboatfestival.com or call (352) 201-6500 by November 6. May the best watercraft paddlers win!