FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Just 10 Days to Go Until the 2026 Sinopec Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival
Calgary, Alberta — July 29, 2026 — The countdown has reached 10 days until North Glenmore Park comes alive with the sound of drums, cheering spectators and paddles cutting through the water at the 2026 Sinopec Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival.
Taking place on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, the free public festival will welcome + 60 registered dragon boat teams for two exciting days of racing, cultural performances, food, entertainment and family activities.
Teams from Calgary and other communities are now completing their final practices and preparing to compete in front of thousands of spectators along the shoreline.
“With only 10 days remaining, you can really feel the excitement building among the teams, volunteers, sponsors and everyone working behind the scenes,” said Danny Ng, Co-Chair of the Calgary Dragon Boat Society. “Months of planning and training are coming together, and we are looking forward to welcoming Calgary back to North Glenmore Park for a memorable weekend.”
Festival visitors will be able to watch competitive dragon boat racing throughout the weekend while enjoying live performances, food trucks, festival merchants, the Kids Zone, Beer Gardens and activities for the whole family.
The weekend will also feature some of the festival’s most meaningful events, including the Breast Cancer Survivor Race and Pink Flower Ceremony, which honours courage, remembrance and hope.
The Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race will bring community and business leaders together in support of Calgary Meals on Wheels, the festival’s 2026 charity recipient.
Plan Your Visit Before Festival Weekend
Admission to the festival is free, but visitors are reminded that there will be:
No Public Parking Inside North Glenmore Park
Festival guests should park at one of the two designated locations and take the free festival shuttle:
- Mount Royal University
- Anderson CTrain Station
Free shuttle buses will transport visitors between the designated parking locations and the festival grounds throughout the public festival weekend.
Guests are encouraged to plan ahead, allow additional travel time and arrive early. Festival schedules, shuttle information and visitor updates will be available through the Calgary Dragon Boat Society website.
The public festival is open on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9. Friday, August 7 is reserved for festival setup, team practices and activities for registered paddlers, sponsors, partners, merchants and food vendors.
With teams ready to compete, the Calgary Dragon Boat Society invites Calgarians and visitors to gather along the shoreline, support the paddlers and experience a weekend celebrating sport, culture, teamwork and community.
Event Details
2026 Sinopec Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival
Dates: Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026
Location: North Glenmore Park, Calgary
Admission: Free
Teams: 68 registered teams
Parking: No public parking inside North Glenmore Park
Transportation: Free shuttles from Mount Royal University and Anderson CTrain Station
For festival schedules, transportation information and updates, visit CalgaryDragonBoatSociety.com.
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 and community participation in Calgary.
Paddles Up, Calgary!
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