Summer is winding down and in just a little over a week, the kids will be back to school. Treat yourself and the kids to one last hurrah with a trip to this Connecticut riverfront event that promises to be fun for the whole family. The Dragon Boat & Asian Festival will be a fantastic finale to your summer and it’s free!

The unique Dragon Boat & Asian Festival will take place at the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza on Saturday, August 17, 2019. The free family-friendly event celebrates Asian culture with an action-packed day on the waterfront in Hartford.
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The day will be full of music, entertainment, kids activities, and dragon boat racing. The festivities begin at 8 a.m. and continue throughout the day until 4 p.m.
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One of the highlights of the festival is the exciting dragon boat races. This event is one of the Top 10 Dragon Boat Races in the country!
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Competitors will race on the Connecticut River for a distance of 500 thrilling meters to the finish line. The first heat will take off at 8 a.m.
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There will also be a full line-up of live entertainment. Enjoy watching the fantastic Asian dance routines and colorful costumes.
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Get a kick out of the amazing martial arts demonstrations.
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Kids activities will run non-stop from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with a variety of ingenious arts and crafts activities like origami making and Lucky Bamboo crafts.
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Watching all the action might make you hungry. You'll find a fantastic selection of food and merchandise vendors at the plaza all day.
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Celebrate the end of summer at the Dragon Boat & Asian Festival. Admission is free and it's guaranteed to be an event the whole family will love.
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The festival will take place from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Check out the full line-up of events by visiting their website. Address: 300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103.

Keep your eye on the weather and also pick one last hot summer day to make a splash at one of these super fun Connecticut water parks.

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