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
(Reserved for Festival Operations and participant activities)

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

updated: July 15, 2026

TimeRacing (docks)Festival & Marketplace
5:00pmCharity Race Participant Practice
– Dry Land training @ Canoe Club
– On water training @ Docks
– Race preparation & setup		Setup period
– Marketplace vendor setup…
– Paddler’s Tent setup
– Sponsors setup
6:00pmRACE TEAM PACKAGE PICKUP @ BEER GARDENS
8:00pmFestival Site Closes

Saturday, August 8, 2026 (free admission)

Free Festival Shuttles from Mount Royal University and Anderson Station
Park at MRU or connect by Calgary Transit through Anderson Station. See details…

updated: July 15, 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
– Calgary Meals on Wheels (Charity Recipient)

Main Stage DJ Music
– DJ Aaron
11:10amBreast Cancer Survivor Race
11:20amPink Flower Ceremony
– by Sistership Dragon Boat Association
(see more info)		Main Stage Performances
11:00am – TBD
11:20am – TBD
11:30amLunch Break – no racingVIP Reception begins @ Canoe Club Patio Deck
11:45amOpening Ceremonies
– Land Acknowledgement
– Canada Anthem
– Official Welcome Remarks
– Lion & Dragon Dance Performance by
World Pak Mei Hup Ging Do Martial Arts &
Honan Shaolin Cultural & Historical Association
12:50pmRacing Starts (see Racegrid 2025)Main Stage Performances
12:45pm – 3:00pm – TBD
3:00pm – 6:00pm – TBD
4:50pmLast Race of the Day
5:30pmDragon 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)

Free Festival Shuttles from Mount Royal University and Anderson Station
Park at MRU or connect by Calgary Transit through Anderson Station. See details…

updated: July 15, 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
– Calgary Meals On Wheels (Charity Recipient)

Main Stage DJ Music
– DJ Aaron
11:00amMain Stage Performances
11:00am – 3:00pm – TBD
11:40amSinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race
for Calgary Meals On Wheels (Charity Recipient)
11:50amLunch Break
12:50pmRacing Starts (see Racegrid 2025)Main Stage Performances
11:00am – 3:00pm – TBD
3:00pmFinal Race of the Day
– Albert Wong Memorial Cup Race
3:30pm See Racegrid 2025 Final ResultsDragon Boat Race Awards Presentation
– Lion & Dragon Dance Performance by
World Pak Mei Hup Ging Do Martial Arts &
Honan Shaolin Cultural & Historical Association
– Race Cup & Metal Awards Presentations
– Closing Remarks
5:30pmDragon Marketplace – CLOSES
7:00pmFestival Site ClosesLast Shuttle Bus Run from Festival Site.

Note: Main Stage Performances organized by the Multicultural Bridge Society of Alberta

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 9, 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 8-910:00am 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
  54. CUPS

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

Charity Recipient

Beer Gardens

Family – Friendly

Festival Recycling Team

STREET TEAM ON LOCATION