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 15 minutes from 6:30am to 6:30pm

See Parking and Shuttle bus location…

Friday, August 8, 2025 (free admission)

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

updated: March 16, 2025

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
– YCC – Youth Centres of Calgary (Charity Recipient)
6:00pmRACE TEAM PACKAGE PICKUP @ BEER GARDENS
9:00pmFestival Site ClosesFestival Kickoff & Paddler’s Welcome Party – ENDS

Saturday, August 9, 2025 (free admission) PARK AT MRU, TAKE SHUTTLES

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

updated: March 16, 2025

TimeRacing (docks)Festival Grounds
6:30amFirst Shuttle Bus Run from Mount Royal University
(every 15 mins)
7:00amFestival Site OpensFood Trucks open for Breakfast (limited)
8:00amDragon Boat “Eye Dotting” Ceremony
by Calgary Tai Chi and Martial Arts College See video…
9:00amRacing Starts (see racegrid)
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
– YCC – Youth Centres of Calgary (Charity Recipient)
10:00amMain Stage Pan – Asian Performances (Global Fest)
10:00am – Philippines – Filipino Arts and Culture Society of Alberta
10:30am – Indonesia – Canadian Indonesian Social Club
11:00am – China – Calgary Oriental Traditional Dress Qipao Association
11:20am – Calgary Chinese Cultural Society Orchestra
11:30amVIP Reception begins @ Canoe Club Patio Deck
11:40amBreast Cancer Race
– by Sistership Dragon Boat Association
(see more info)
11:45amOpening Ceremonies
– Land Acknowledgement
– Canada Anthem
– Official Welcome Remarks
– Lion Dance Performance by
World Pak Mei Hup Ging Do Martial Arts
12:00pmPink Flower Ceremony
12:20pmLunch Break – no racing
1:10pmRacing Starts (see racegrid)Main Stage Pan – Asian Performances (Global Fest)
1:00pm – Calgary Tai Chi and Martial Arts College
1:30pm – Caribbean – Calysto Steel Drums
2:00pm – China – Calgary Oriental Traditional Dress Qipao Association
2:30pm – Caribbean – Calysto Steel Drums
3:00pm – Thailand – Calgary Classical Thai Dance Group
4:00pm – Korea – Korean Senior Drum Group
5:10pmEnd of Race Day
6:00pmDragon Marketplace – CLOSES
– KID”S PLAY Zone
– 50 vendors
– 15 Food Trucks
– Beer Gardens (family-friendly)
6:30pmFestival Site ClosesLast Shuttle Bus Run from Festival Site.

Sunday, August 10, 2025 (free admission)
PARK AT MRU, TAKE SHUTTLES

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

updated: March 16, 2025

TimeRacing (docks)Festival & Marketplace
6:30amFirst Shuttle Bus Run from Mount Royal University
(every 15 mins)
7:00amFestival Site OpensFood Trucks open for Breakfast (limited)
9:00amRacing Starts (see racegrid)
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
– YCC – Youth Centres of Calgary (Charity Recipient)
10:00amMain Stage Pan=Asian Performances (Global Fest)
10:00am – Dragon Dance Team – Newland Senior Service Centre
10:30am – Malaysia/Singapore/Brunei Community Starlights Dance Group
11:00am – Northwestern China Community Assoc. of Alberta
12:00pmSinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race
(see more info…)		12:00pm – Philippines – Filipino Arts and Culture Society of Alberta
1:00pm – Azerbaijan – Azeri Calgary Stars
1:30pm – Brasil – Brazilian Community Association of Alberta
2:00pm – Northwestern China Community Assoc. of Alberta
1:10pmRacing Starts (see racegrid)
3:30pmFinal Race – Albert Wong Memorial Cup Race
End of Race Day
4:00pmDragon Boat Race Awards Presentation
– Lion Dance Performance by
World Pak Mei Hup Ging Do Martial Arts
– Race Cup & Metal Presentations
– Closing Remarks
5:00pmDragon Marketplace – CLOSES
6:30pmFestival 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: March 12, 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
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 03.04.25
  6. RE-Makes
  7. Second Wind Soaps
  8. Forge Tech
  9. Trinity Trinkets pd 02.27.25
  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 (was totally totes)
  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. Goddess Temple Canada
  32. Passive Aggressive Designs Ltd.
  33. Creative Coverups
  34. Merlyn  Jewelry
  35. Wicked Good Sauces
  36. Georgington Essentials
  37. Sole Mare
  38.  IAM Worldwide by MA-I Garcia
  39. Hidden Hills Tours
  40. Costco
  41. Wolf Creations
  42. Beaded Bliss
  43. Handmade & Haida
  44.  All About Bling
  45. Whimsical Soul
  46. Kim’s Creations
  47. LeafFilter Gutter Protection
  48. Perpetual Health and Safety
  49. Grain to Goodness
  50.  SCAR
  51. DoodlesbyPooja
  52. Loose islands hot sauce
  53. Urban Calm Coffee
  54. Sweet and sassy sauce company $$
  55. Flossy AF Cotton Candy
  56. Ski Jumping Canada
  57. Canadian Adaptive Snowsports – Calgary
  58. Leading Edge physio

Lists are sorted in the order of registration.

August 10, 2024 at 11:40am (Saturday)

Breast Cancer Race & Pink Flower Ceremony

Special Event

August 11, 2024 at 12:00pm (Sunday)

Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race for
“Asian Heritage Foundation”

Special Event

Food Trucks (2025)

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

*** OPEN for Breakfast @ 7:00am (SAT & SUN)

Charity Zone

Beer Gardens

Family – Friendly

Festival Recycling Team

to be announced