Festival Kick-Off & Paddler’s Welcome Party

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Come join us to kick-off the return of the Calgary Dragon Boat Festival this Friday, August 5, 2022 at 5:30pm – 9:00pm at North Glenmore Park! We encourage Paddlers to come down to decorate their team tents, enjoy some of the Food Trucks (The Pie Guy, YYC Burgers & More, Beavertails, and Kwality Ice Cream) and drinks in the Beer Garden sponsored by Marda Loop Brewing Co, DJ music and multi-cultural performances by Globalfest dancers. Free admission, family friendly, everyone is welcome!

Shuttle Bus for OUT OF TOWN Teams staying at Deerfoot Inn & Casino

Friday,
Aug 5
5:30pmShuttle from Deerfoot Inn & Casino will depart to North Glenmore Park
Friday,
Aug 5
8:00pmShuttle from North Glenmore Park will depart to Deerfoot Inn & Casino
Saturday,
Aug 6
7:00amShuttle from Deerfoot Inn & Casino will depart to North Glenmore Park
Saturday,
Aug 6
6:00pmShuttle from North Glenmore Park will depart to Deerfoot Inn & Casino
Sunday,
Aug 7
7:00amShuttle from Deerfoot Inn & Casino will depart to North Glenmore Park
Sunday,
Aug 7
5:00pmShuttle from North Glenmore Park will depart to Deerfoot Inn & Casino

Friday August 5th SCHEDULE

5:00pmCharity Race Participant Practice
– Dry Land training @ Canoe Club
– On water training @ Docks
5:30pmFREE ADMISSION!!!

Festival Kickoff & Paddler’s Welcome Party!!!

HOUSE MUSIC
by “Hype DJ Services”
@ Beer Gardens (family-friendly) by Marda Loop Brewing Co.

Silent Auction

by Sistership Dragonboat Association

Dragon Marketplace – “Sneak-a-Peek”
until 8:00pm
6:30pmWelcome Remarks

Multi-Cultural Performances (Global Fest)
– Philippines – Golden Sparkles Dance Group
– Brasil – Brazilian Dance & Music
7:00pmTeam Captains Meeting
@ Calgary Canoe Club
9:00pmFestival Site ClosesFestival Kickoff & Paddler’s Welcome Party – ENDS

Food Truck Pre-Ordering for Teams

Teams can now pre-order food from the following Food Trucks for Aug 6 & 7, please message them directly to arrange orders.

  1. Arepas Ranch

Website: info@arepasranch.com

 Email: arepasranch@gmail.com 

Text orders to: Carolina De la torre: 403-918-3177

Taking Food order & Breakfast orders, send a text, indicating meal choice, day, time, name. Payment by credit card, debit or check.

2. Greta Food Truck

Email: j.shaw@gretabar.com

Menu:  https://www.gretabar.com/food-truck

3. YYC Burgers & More

Email: yycburgersandmore@gmail.com 

Text orders to: Sachin : 587-719-5352 or Nikhil 587-719-2306

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