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 7:00am to 6:00pm

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: July 3, 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

Silent Auction
by Sistership Dragonboat Association

Dragon Marketplace – “Sneak-a-Peek”
until 8:00pm
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: July 3rd, 2024

TimeRacing (docks)Festival Grounds
7:00amFestival Site OpensFirst Shuttle Bus Run from Mount Royal University
(every 15 mins)

Food 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.
11:15amBreast Cancer Race & Pink Flower Ceremony
– by Sistership Dragon Boat Association
(see more info)		Traditional Musical Instruments Performance
– Calgary Chinese Cultural Society
11:45amOpening Ceremonies
-Land Acknowledgement
-0 Canada Anthem
-Official Welcome Remarks
-Chinese Lion Dance
12:30pmMulti-Cultural Performances (Global Fest)
– Calysto Steel Drums
– Calgary Classical Thai Dance Group
– Calgary Oriental Traditional Chinese Dress Qipao Assoc.
1:00pmRacing Resumes (see racegrid)Zhaoli Dance School
1:30pmTraditional Musical Instruments Performance
– Calgary Chinese Cultural Society
2:00pmCanadian Indonesian Social Club
2:30pmMulti-Cultural Performances (Global Fest)
– Calysto Steel Drums
– Calgary Classical Thai Dance Group
– Calgary Oriental Traditional Chinese Dress Qipao Assoc.
3:00pmRacing completed for the day.
3:30pmVocal Singing Performances
– Bella Ley
– Ella Chan
6:00pmDragon Marketplace – CLOSES
– KID”S PLAY Zone
– 50 vendors
– 15 Food Trucks
– Beer Gardens (family-friendly)
6:00pmFestival 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: June 29, 2024

TimeRacing (docks)Festival & Marketplace
7:00amFestival Site OpensFirst Shuttle Bus Run from Mount Royal University
(every 15 mins)

Food Trucks open for Breakfast (limited)
9:00amRacing Starts (see racegrid)
9:30amVIP & Charity Paddler CHECK-IN/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.
10:15amCharity Race Teams Line up
@ Information Tent
10:30amCharity Race Teams Line up
@ Marshalling area
10:45amSinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race
(see more info…)
12:00pmCharity Race VIP Lunch Reception @ Beer Gardens
12:00pmMulti-Cultural Performances (Global Fest)
– Yama no Oto
– Suzirya Ukranian Dance Theatre
– Azeri Calgary Stars
1:00pmRacing Resumes (see racegrid)Asian Ethnic Dance
– Maharlika Diva’s Dance group Philippines
Thai Dance
– Thai Culture Club
Chinese Folk Dance
– Shanghai Jiang Zhe Association
Zhaoli Dance School
1:30pmMulti-Cultural Performances (Global Fest)
– Yama no Oto
– Suzirya Ukranian Dance Theatre
– Azeri Calgary Stars
2:30pmWushu Performance
by Calgary Tai Chi and Martial Arts College
3:00pmRacing completed for the day.
3:30pmDragon Boat Awards Presentation
– Chinese Lion Dance
– Race Cup & Metal Presentations
– Closing Remarks
6:00pmDragon Marketplace – CLOSES
6:00pmFestival 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: July 16, 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 11:00am (Saturday)

Breast Cancer Race & Pink Flower Ceremony

Special Event

August 11, 2024 at 10:45am (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

Health & Wellness

Beer Gardens

Family – Friendly

Festival Recycling Team