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 8 minutes from 7:00am to 7:00pm

See Parking and Shuttle bus location…

Friday, August 7, 2026 (free admission)

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

updated: January 29m, 2026

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 – Canadian Academy of Alternative Asia Medicine
– Calgary Meals On Wheels (Charity Recipient)

Main Stage DJ Music
– Mobile Entertainment Canada
– DJ Aaron
6:00pmRACE TEAM PACKAGE PICKUP @ BEER GARDENS
9:00pmFestival Site ClosesFestival Kickoff & Paddler’s Welcome Party – ENDS

Saturday, August 8, 2026 (free admission)
PARK AT MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY, TAKE SHUTTLES

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

updated: January 29, 2026

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

Food Trucks open for Breakfast (limited)
7:45amDragon Boat “Eye Dotting” Ceremony
by Calgary Tai Chi and Martial Arts College See video…
8:25amRacing Starts (see Racegrid 2025)
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 – Canadian Academy of Alternative Asia Medicine
–Calgary Meals on Wheels (Charity Recipient)

Main Stage DJ Music
– Mobile Entertainment Canada
– DJ Aaron
11:10amBreast Cancer Survivor Race
11:20amPink Flower Ceremony
– by Sistership Dragon Boat Association
(see more info)		Main Stage Pan – Asian Performances
11:00am – Yosoca – Japanese Yosakoi Dancers
11:20am – Calgary Tai Chi and Martial Arts College
11:30amLunch Break – no racingVIP Reception begins @ Canoe Club Patio Deck
11:45amOpening Ceremonies
– Land Acknowledgement
– Canada Anthem
– Official Welcome Remarks
– Lion Dance Performance by
World Pak Mei Hup Ging Do Martial Arts
12:50pmRacing Starts (see Racegrid 2025)Main Stage Pan – Asian Performances (Global Fest)
1:00pm – Calgary Classical Thai Dance Group
1:45pm – Northwestern China Community Association of Alberta
2:30pm – Peach Plum
4:50pmLast Race of the Day
7:00pmDragon Marketplace – CLOSES
– KID”S PLAY Zone
– 50 vendors
– 15 Food Trucks
– Beer Gardens (family-friendly)
7:00pmFestival Site ClosesLast Shuttle Bus Run from Festival Site

Sunday, August 9, 2026 (free admission)
PARK AT MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY, TAKE SHUTTLES

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

updated: January 29, 2026

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

Food Trucks open for Breakfast (limited)
8:45amRacing Starts (see Racegrid 2025)
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 – Canadian Academy of Alternative Asia Medicine
– Calgary Meals On Wheels (Charity Recipient)

Main Stage DJ Music
– Mobile Entertainment Canada
– DJ Aaron
11:00amMain Stage Pan=Asian Performances (Global Fest)
11:00am – Filipino Arts and Culture Society of Alberta
12:00pm – Azeri Calgary Star
11:40amSinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race
for Calgary Meals On Wheels (Charity Recipient)
11:50amLunch Break
12:50pmRacing Starts (see Racegrid 2025)Main Stage Pan=Asian Performances (Global Fest)
1:00pm – Brazilian Heritage Dance Group
1:30pm – Northwestern China Community Association of Alberta
2:00pm – The Vadrózsa Hungarian Folkdancers of Calgary
3:00pmFinal Race of the Day
– Albert Wong Memorial Cup Race
3:30pm See Racegrid 2025 Final ResultsDragon Boat Race Awards Presentation
– Lion Dance Performance by
World Pak Mei Hup Ging Do Martial Arts
– Race Cup & Metal Presentations
– Closing Remarks
6:00pmDragon Marketplace – CLOSES
7:00pmFestival 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: April 4th, 2026

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 75:30pm to 8:00pm – Dragon Marketplace “Sneak-a-Peek”
parking available in North Glenmore Park
August 8-1010:00am to 5:00pm – Dragon Marketplace Operating Hours
NO PARKING AT NORTH GLENMORE PARK
Free parking & Shuttle Ride @ Mount Royal University

Vendor Booths (2026)

  1. Tupperware
  2. Carver Maker
  3. Young Living
  4. Telus
  5. RE-Makes
  6. Second Wind Soaps
  7. Forge Tech
  8. Trinity Trinkets
  9. Sweet Notes with Tea
  10. Haunted Calgary Productions Inc
  11. Bowness Soapworks
  12. Fox This Designs
  13. High Level Canoes and Kayaks
  14. Blings & things
  15. This Charmed Home
  16. Jolly ’23
  17. WhaleBeing Crochet
  18. Passive Aggressive Designs Ltd.
  19. Creative Coverups
  20. Merlyn  Jewelry
  21. Wicked Good Sauces
  22. Hidden Hills Tours
  23. Wolf Creations
  24. Handmade & Haida
  25. Perpetual Health and Safety
  26. Sheena Swiatek Creative
  27. Pearlux by Kelly
  28. Clever-Choice
  29. My Sweet Treasures
  30. TC Permanent Jewelry
  31. Bridgeland Elves
  32. Purely Pampered essentials
  33. Seven cities
  34. Valkyrie Potions
  35. Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society
  36. K&T Import
  37. JC TEA CORP
  38. Caribou & Co
  39. Cool Shirts 69
  40. City and Soil
  41. Untamed Fernie
  42. M3 custom metal design
  43. DoodlesbyPooja
  44. Mystic Spiritual  Healing
  45. Face4Fun
  46. Wood’s Homes
  47. Red Bull
  48. Loose islands hot sauce
  49. CARIBBEAN TASTE
  50. Canaberta
  51. Decor to adore by Tammy
  52. Matsa-a
  53. Sugar Rush

Lists are sorted in the order of registration.

SATURDAY

Breast Cancer Race & Pink Flower Ceremony

Special Event

SUNDAY

Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race

Special Event

Food Trucks (2026)

  1. Meat Street Food Inc.
  2. Lemon Heaven/Pucker Power Inc
  3. YYC Burgers and More
  4. Arepas Ranch
  5. Happy Hero
  6. Ukrainian Fine Foods
  7. Uzu ice cream
  8. The Family Fry Guy Inc.
  9. Softee King
  10. BBQ BOB
  11. Tmore Tea
  12. Mini Donuts Canada
  13. Sugarloaf Brazilian Street Food
  14. Tasty tacos and churros
  15. Zilford’s Fried Chicken
  16. the happy fish catering
  17. Istanbul bites Inc

Community Zone

Canadian Academy of Alternative Asia Medicine

Charity Recipient

Beer Gardens

Family – Friendly

Festival Recycling Team

Charity Recipent 2026

STREET TEAM ON LOCATION