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: August 6, 2025

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 85:30pm to 8:00pm – Dragon Marketplace “Sneak-a-Peek”
parking available in North Glenmore Park
August 9-1010:00am to 5:00pm – Dragon Marketplace Operating Hours
NO PARKING AT NORTH GLENMORE PARK
Free parking & Shuttle Ride @ Mount Royal University

Vendor Booths (2025)

  1. Tupperware
  2. Carver Maker
  3. Young Living
  4. Pampered Chef – Cooks & Capes
  5. Telus
  6. RE-Makes
  7. Second Wind Soaps
  8. Forge Tech
  9. Trinity Trinkets
  10. Sweet Notes with Tea
  11. Coralia Canada
  12. Norwex
  13. Haunted Calgary Productions Inc
  14. Bowness Soapworks
  15. Fox This Designs
  16. EMC CodeCaster
  17. AARCS
  18. Evercharm Permanent Jewelry
  19. HYPR Hawaii
  20. The Peaceful Forest
  21. High Level Canoes and Kayaks
  22. Blings & things
  23. Roped In By Scrappy M Creations
  24. This Charmed Home
  25. Jolly ’23
  26. WhaleBeing Crochet 
  27. Blue World Treasures
  28. Cool Shirts 69
  29. Brindy Silk
  30. Elysium Bliss
  31. Passive Aggressive Designs Ltd.
  32. Creative Coverups
  33. Merlyn  Jewelry
  34. Wicked Good Sauces
  35. Georgington Essentials
  36. IAM Worldwide by MA-I Garcia
  37. Hidden Hills Tours
  38. Costco
  39. Wolf Creations
  40. Beaded Bliss
  41. Handmade & Haida
  42. Whimsical Soul
  43. Kim’s Creations
  44. LeafFilter Gutter Protection
  45. Perpetual Health and Safety
  46. SCAR
  47. Huatuo Clinic
  48. DoodlesbyPooja
  49. Mystic Spiritual  Healing
  50. Wood’s Homes
  51. Society for Autism Support and Services
  52. Trico Homes
  53. Zizu Optics
  54. Centre for Newcomers
  55. Ski Jumping Canada
  56. Canadian Adaptive Snowsports – Calgary
  57. Leading Edge Physio
  58. Pedego Electric Bikes Calgary
  59. Toastmasters of Canada
  60. JukaLand Psychedelic Accessories
  61. Sparkling Kids/GellyballYYC
  62. Loose Island Hot Sauce
  63. Urban Calm Coffee
  64. Flossy Cotton Candy
  65. Red Bull Canada

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 (2025)

  1. Meat Street Food Inc.
  2. Lemon Heaven/Pucker Power Inc
  3. YYC Burgers and More
  4. I Believe I Can Fry
  5. Arepas Ranch
  6. Mamita’s Kitchen
  7. NCCaa
  8. Happy Hero
  9. Ukrainian Fine Foods
  10. Uzu ice cream
  11. The Family Fry Guy Inc.
  12. Softee King
  13. BBQ BOB
  14. Mumbai Bites Inc
  15. Tmore Tea
  16. Marda Loop Brewing
  17. Panini Boy Corp
  18. Mini Donuts Canada

Community Zone

Canadian Academy of Alternative Asia Medicine

Charity Recipient

Beer Gardens

Family – Friendly

Festival Recycling Team

STREET TEAM ON LOCATION