The 12th Annual Dragon Boat Races will benefit the good work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia.

Dragon boats are human-powered watercraft that came from the Pearl River Delta region of China and the sport of dragon boat racing dates back 2000 years throughout southern China, according to Wikipedia.

The 12th Annual Dragon Boat Races will feature a beach party and attendees are invited to bring picnics and beach chairs, tents, and other items for fun by the water. There will also be games and a DJ playing music to hyped up the crowds.

Email kids@bbbsga.org or call Betsy at (478) 745-3984 for more information.