Where to park on Saturday or Sunday?

FREE Festival Parking at Mount Royal University.
FREE Shuttle Buses to/from Festival entrance

Shuttle Buses run every 15 minutes from 6:30am to 6:30pm

See Parking and Shuttle bus location…

Friday, August 9, 2024 (free admission)

Parking may be available at or near Calgary Canoe Club, and in the North Glenmore Park

updated: August 6th, 2024

TimeRacing (docks)Festival & Marketplace
5:00pmCharity Race Participant Practice
– Dry Land training @ Canoe Club
– On water training @ Docks
5:30pmFestival Kickoff & Paddler’s Welcome Party!!!
FREE ADMISSION!!!

Beer Gardens – Family Friendly
by Marda Loop Brewing Co.

Food Trucks on-site

Dragon Marketplace – “Sneak-a-Peek”
until 8:00pm

Sinopec Charity Zone
– Health & Wellness – CōLAB Health and Body
– Asian Heritage Foundation (Charity Recipient)
– Sistership Dragonboat Assoc. (Silent Auction)
6:00pmRACE TEAM PACKAGE PICKUP @ BEER GARDENS
9:00pmFestival Site ClosesFestival Kickoff & Paddler’s Welcome Party – ENDS

Saturday, August 10, 2024 (free admission) PARK AT MRU, TAKE SHUTTLES

FREE festival parking at Mount Royal University, FREE SHUTTLES!!! See details…

updated: August 6th, 2024

TimeRacing (docks)Festival Grounds
6:30amFirst Shuttle Bus Run from Mount Royal University
(every 15 mins)
7:00amFestival Site OpensFood Trucks open for Breakfast (limited)
8:00amDragon Boat “Eye Dotting” Ceremony
by Calgary Tai Chi and Martial Arts College See video…
9:00amRacing Starts (see racegrid)
9:30amVIP Registration @ Information Tent
10:00amDragon Marketplace OPENS
– 50 vendors
– 15 Food Trucks

Trico Homes KID”S PLAY Zone

Beer Gardens – Family Friendly
by Marda Loop Brewing Co.

Sinopec Charity Zone
– Health & Wellness – CōLAB Health and Body
– Asian Heritage Foundation (Charity Recipient)
– Sistership Dragonboat Assoc. (Silent Auction)
10:00amMain Stage Pan – Asian Performances (Global Fest)
10:00am – Philippines – Filipino Arts and Culture Society of Alberta
10:30am – Indonesia – Canadian Indonesian Social Club
11:00am – China – Calgary Oriental Traditional Dress Qipao Association
11:20am – Calgary Chinese Cultural Society Orchestra
11:30amVIP Reception begins @ Canoe Club Patio Deck
11:40amBreast Cancer Race
– by Sistership Dragon Boat Association
(see more info)
11:45amOpening Ceremonies
– Land Acknowledgement
– Canada Anthem
– Official Welcome Remarks
– Lion and Dragon Dance Performance by
World Pak Mei Hup Ging Do Martial Arts and
Honan Shaolin Association
12:00pmPink Flower Ceremony
12:20pmLunch Break – no racing
1:10pmRacing Starts (see racegrid)Main Stage Pan – Asian Performances (Global Fest)
1:00pm – Calgary Tai Chi and Martial Arts College
1:30pm – Caribbean – Calysto Steel Drums
2:00pm – China – Calgary Oriental Traditional Dress Qipao Association
2:30pm – Caribbean – Calysto Steel Drums
3:00pm – Thailand – Calgary Classical Thai Dance Group
4:00pm – Korea – Korean Senior Drum Group
5:10pmEnd of Race Day
6:00pmDragon Marketplace – CLOSES
– KID”S PLAY Zone
– 50 vendors
– 15 Food Trucks
– Beer Gardens (family-friendly)
6:30pmFestival Site ClosesLast Shuttle Bus Run from Festival Site.

Sunday, August 11, 2024 (free admission) PARK AT MRU, TAKE SHUTTLES

FREE festival parking at Mount Royal University, FREE SHUTTLES!!! See details…

updated: August 6th, 2024

TimeRacing (docks)Festival & Marketplace
6:30amFirst Shuttle Bus Run from Mount Royal University
(every 15 mins)
7:00amFestival Site OpensFood Trucks open for Breakfast (limited)
9:00amRacing Starts (see racegrid)
10:00amFESTIVAL SITE OPENS

Dragon Marketplace
– 50 vendors
– 15 Food Trucks

Trico Homes KID”S PLAY Zone

Beer Gardens – Family Friendly
by Marda Loop Brewing Co.

Sinopec Charity Zone
– Health & Wellness – CōLAB Health and Body
– Asian Heritage Foundation (Charity Recipient)
– Sistership Dragonboat Assoc. (Silent Auction)Sinopec Charity Zone
10:00amMain Stage Pan=Asian Performances (Global Fest)
10:00am – Dragon Dance Team – Newland Senior Service Centre
10:30am – Malaysia/Singapore/Brunei Community Starlights Dance Group
11:00am – Northwestern China Community Assoc. of Alberta
12:00pmSinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race
(see more info…)		12:00pm – Philippines – Filipino Arts and Culture Society of Alberta
1:00pm – Azerbaijan – Azeri Calgary Stars
1:30pm – Brasil – Brazilian Community Association of Alberta
2:00pm – Northwestern China Community Assoc. of Alberta
1:10pmRacing Starts (see racegrid)
3:30pmFinal Race – Albert Wong Memorial Cup Race
End of Race Day
4:00pmDragon Boat Race Awards Presentation
– Lion and Dragon Dance Performance by
World Pak Mei Hup Ging Do Martial Arts and
Honan Shaolin Association
– Race Cup & Metal Presentations
– Closing Remarks
5:00pmDragon Marketplace – CLOSES
6:30pmFestival Site ClosesLast Shuttle Bus Run from Festival Site.

Please note that event schedule is subjected to change without notice. Just be assured that this schedule is the official schedule of the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival and that this information on this page is the most up to date information provided by the Calgary Dragon Boat Society.

FOOD TRUCKS

Merchants or Non-profits

Trico Homes Kids’ Play Zone

updated: August 8, 2024

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 95:30pm to 8:00pm – Dragon Marketplace “Sneak-a-Peek”
parking available in North Glenmore Park
August 10-1210:00am to 5:00pm – Dragon Marketplace Operating Hours
Free parking & Shuttle Ride @ Mount Royal University

Vendor Booths (2024)

  1. Tupperware
  2. Passive Aggressive Designs Inc.
  3. Carver Maker
  4. Young Living
  5. The Peaceful Forest
  6. Pampered Chef – Cooks & Capes
  7. Wood’s Homes
  8. Telus
  9. High Level Canoes and Kayaks
  10. Henna by Iram
  11. Calgary Face painter
  12. Norwex
  13. Big Guy Blends/Embers BBQ’s & Smokers
  14. Jewlery by Merlyn
  15. Nu Skin Beauty & Wellness
  16. Fox This Designs
  17. Purvit
  18. Fifth Avenue Jewelry
  19. Haunted Calgary Productions Inc
  20. RE-Makes
  21. Second Wind Soaps
  22. Forge Tech
  23. AARCS
  24. Nikanaseek Beads
  25. ACATCM – Huatuo Clinic
  26. Trinity Trinkets
  27. Sweet Notes with Tea
  28. Artful Journey
  29. Scalliwag jewerly&creations
  30. TNT Dreamcatchers
  31. Butter Box Aromatherapy
  32. Lowong’s Clay
  33. Sanny Chan
  34. Scarlet Tang
  35. Craftmate
  36. Garden Blooms
  37. Canadian Adapitve Snowsports – Calgary (CADS – Calgary)
  38. RS Fashion
  39. EMC CodeCaster
  40. Creating Anything
  41. Esmeraldus
  42. TC Permanent Jewelry
  43. Flossy AF Cotton Candy
  44. Knox your socks off
  45. Face Art Calgary
  46. Calgary Fire Department
  47. Goodlife Fitness
  48. Petfinity
  49. Petzotic Pet Hospital
  50. Bling & Things
  51. Small Bits of Happiness

Lists are sorted in the order of registration.

August 10, 2024 at 11:40am (Saturday)

Breast Cancer Race & Pink Flower Ceremony

Special Event

August 11, 2024 at 12:00pm (Sunday)

Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race for
“Asian Heritage Foundation”

Special Event

Food Trucks (2024)

  1. Hungry Hero
  2. Meat Street Food Inc.
  3. Lemon Heaven/Pucker Power Inc
  4. Il Forno Vagabondo
  5. Abbey’s Creations Kensington
  6. YYC Burgers And More
  7. Ukrainian Fine Foods
  8. Tikka N Tequila
  9. Hankki
  10. Vasilis Food Truck
  11. Golden Cactus Mexican Grill Food Truck
  12. Aprepas Ranch
  13. Uzu Ice Cream
  14. Wonton Ninjas

*** OPEN for Breakfast @ 7:00am (SAT & SUN)

Charity Zone

Asian Heritage Foundation

Sistership Silent Auction

Beer Gardens

Family – Friendly

Festival Recycling Team