Important Festival Date Clarification and Team Registration Reminder
The countdown is on for the 2026 Sinopec Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival, and we are less than 25 days away from paddles hitting the water at North Glenmore Park!
As we get closer to festival weekend, we want to provide an important clarification for teams, spectators, sponsors, partners, merchants, food trucks, and the public.
Public Race & Festival Dates
The official public dates for the 2026 Sinopec Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival are:
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Sunday, August 9, 2026
These are the two public festival days when spectators are invited to join us at North Glenmore Park for dragon boat racing, cultural performances, food trucks, marketplace vendors, community activities, and the full festival experience.
Friday, August 7 Is Reserved for Festival Operations
Please note that Friday, August 7, 2026 is reserved for festival operations and participant activities.
Friday is set aside for festival setup, team practice, paddlers, sponsors, partners, merchants, food trucks, and operational preparations. This allows our organizing team, volunteers, vendors, partners, and race crews to safely prepare the site before the public Race & Festival begins on Saturday.
We appreciate everyone’s understanding as we work behind the scenes to get the park ready for an exciting weekend of racing, culture, food, and community.
Team Registration Deadline: July 23
Teams, this is your reminder:
Team Registration closes on July 23, 2026.
Spots are still available, but the deadline is coming fast. If your team has been planning to register, now is the time to secure your place on the water.
Gather your crew, complete your registration, and get ready to be part of one of Calgary’s most exciting summer traditions.
Register team now…
Paddles Up, Calgary
We cannot wait to welcome teams, families, spectators, sponsors, partners, volunteers, merchants, food trucks, and the community to North Glenmore Park on August 8 and 9.
Mark your calendars, plan your visit, and get ready for a weekend filled with racing, culture, food, teamwork, and community spirit.
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.
