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30 Days to Go: Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival Returns to North Glenmore Park August 8–9

Calgary, Alberta — July 9, 2026 — In 30 days, the drums will sound, the paddles will hit the water, and North Glenmore Park will once again come alive for the 2026 Sinopec Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival.

Taking place Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, the festival will bring together dragon boat teams, cultural performers, food vendors, community partners, volunteers, sponsors, families, and spectators for one of Calgary’s most energetic summer weekends.

Hosted by the Calgary Dragon Boat Society, the festival has become a long-standing Calgary tradition — built on sport, culture, teamwork, and community. For the teams, the final month is when practices get sharper, timing gets tighter, and the excitement starts to feel real. For the community, it is the time to start planning a weekend at the park.

“Thirty days out is when everything starts coming together,” said Danny Ng, Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the Calgary Dragon Boat Society. “The teams are training hard, the volunteers are preparing behind the scenes, and the festival site is starting to take shape. We are excited to welcome Calgary back to North Glenmore Park for a weekend of racing, culture, food, and community.”

The two-day festival will feature competitive dragon boat racing on the North Glenmore Reservoir, cultural performances, food trucks, marketplace vendors, community displays, and family-friendly activities. Spectators can expect close races, loud cheers, team spirit, and the unmistakable sound of drums carrying across the water.

This year’s festival will also feature the Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race, supporting Calgary Meals on Wheels. The Charity Race brings sponsors, community members, partners, and first-time paddlers into the boats for a meaningful race that raises awareness and support for an organization that helps Calgarians maintain independence, dignity, and connection through nutritious meal service.

Festival access will again be an important part of planning the weekend. There is no public festival parking at North Glenmore Park, and visitors are encouraged to use the free festival shuttle service. Public parking will be available at Mount Royal University, with free shuttles running to and from the festival site.

New this year, festival visitors can also access the event through Calgary Transit’s Anderson Station, where free festival shuttles will provide another convenient connection to North Glenmore Park. The added access point is intended to make it easier for more Calgarians to attend without adding traffic pressure around the park.

The Calgary Dragon Boat Society encourages spectators to plan ahead, arrive early, and enjoy the full festival experience — from the first races in the morning to the cultural performances, food, vendors, and community activities throughout the day.

Event Details
Event: 2026 Sinopec Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival
Dates: Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026
Location: North Glenmore Park, Calgary
Admission: Free public festival admission
Parking & Shuttle: Public parking at Mount Royal University with free festival shuttles. New Anderson Station shuttle connection available this year.
Website: www.calgarydragonboatsociety.com

With 30 days to go, Calgary is invited to mark the calendar, gather family and friends, and be part of a weekend that celebrates racing, culture, community, and the spirit of dragon boating.

Paddles Up, Calgary!

Media Contact:
Danny Ng
Co-Chair and Co-Founder
Calgary Dragon Boat Society
Email: info@calgarydragonboatsociety.com
Telephone: 587-803-1888
Website: www.calgarydragonboatsociety.com

About the Calgary Dragon Boat Society
Established in 2010, the Calgary Dragon Boat Society is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit organization promoting dragon boat racing, cultural awareness, recreation, teamwork and community participation in Calgary.

The Society delivers seasonal practices, introductory paddling programs, training opportunities and the annual Sinopec Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival.

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FOOD TRUCKS

Merchants or Non-profits

Trico Homes Kids’ Play Zone

updated: July 9, 2026

Check out this directory for a weekend of exciting and memorable offerings of quality food, services and products to our participants and spectators.

Please visit the local to support local!!!

DateTime
August 8-910:00am to 5:00pm – Dragon Marketplace Operating Hours
NO PARKING AT NORTH GLENMORE PARK
Free parking & Shuttle Ride @ Mount Royal University

Vendor Booths (2026)

  1. Tupperware
  2. Carver Maker
  3. Young Living
  4. Telus
  5. RE-Makes
  6. Second Wind Soaps
  7. Forge Tech
  8. Trinity Trinkets
  9. Sweet Notes with Tea
  10. Haunted Calgary Productions Inc
  11. Bowness Soapworks
  12. Fox This Designs
  13. High Level Canoes and Kayaks
  14. Blings & things
  15. This Charmed Home
  16. Jolly ’23
  17. WhaleBeing Crochet
  18. Passive Aggressive Designs Ltd.
  19. Creative Coverups
  20. Merlyn  Jewelry
  21. Wicked Good Sauces
  22. Hidden Hills Tours
  23. Wolf Creations
  24. Handmade & Haida
  25. Perpetual Health and Safety
  26. Sheena Swiatek Creative
  27. Pearlux by Kelly
  28. Clever-Choice
  29. My Sweet Treasures
  30. TC Permanent Jewelry
  31. Bridgeland Elves
  32. Purely Pampered essentials
  33. Seven cities
  34. Valkyrie Potions
  35. Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society
  36. K&T Import
  37. JC TEA CORP
  38. Caribou & Co
  39. Cool Shirts 69
  40. City and Soil
  41. Untamed Fernie
  42. M3 custom metal design
  43. DoodlesbyPooja
  44. Mystic Spiritual  Healing
  45. Face4Fun
  46. Wood’s Homes
  47. Red Bull
  48. Loose islands hot sauce
  49. CARIBBEAN TASTE
  50. Canaberta
  51. Decor to adore by Tammy
  52. Matsa-a
  53. Sugar Rush
  54. CUPS

Lists are sorted in the order of registration.

SATURDAY

Breast Cancer Race & Pink Flower Ceremony

Special Event

SUNDAY

Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race

Special Event

Food Trucks (2026)

  1. Meat Street Food Inc.
  2. Lemon Heaven/Pucker Power Inc
  3. YYC Burgers and More
  4. Arepas Ranch
  5. Happy Hero
  6. Ukrainian Fine Foods
  7. Uzu ice cream
  8. The Family Fry Guy Inc.
  9. Softee King
  10. BBQ BOB
  11. Tmore Tea
  12. Mini Donuts Canada
  13. Sugarloaf Brazilian Street Food
  14. Tasty tacos and churros
  15. Zilford’s Fried Chicken
  16. the happy fish catering
  17. Istanbul bites Inc

Community Zone

Charity Recipient

Beer Gardens

Family – Friendly

Festival Recycling Team

STREET TEAM ON LOCATION

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