Where to park on Saturday or Sunday?

Festival participants, volunteers and spectators must use one of the designated festival shuttle access points:
– Mount Royal University
– Anderson Station — New for 2026

Free festival shuttle buses will transport attendees to and from the festival site at North Glenmore Park.

See Parking and Shuttle bus location…
  • Site Map 2026

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: August 6, 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
5:00pmRACE 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: August 6, 2026

TimeRacing (docks)Festival Grounds
7:00amFestival Site OpensFirst Shuttle Bus Run from Mount Royal University
Continuous staggered service beginning at 7:00am

Food Trucks open for Breakfast (limited)
7:45amDragon Boat “Eye Dotting” Ceremony
by Calgary Tai Chi and Martial Arts College See video…
8:00amFirst Shuttle Bus Run from Anderson CTrain Station
8:30amRacing Starts (see Racegrid 2026)
9:30amVIP Registration @ Information Tent
10:00amDragon Marketplace OPENS
– 54 vendors
– 17 Food Trucks

Trico Homes KID’S PLAY Zone

Beer Gardens – Family Friendly
by Marda Loop Brewing Co.

Sinopec Community Zone
– The Chinese Academy (sat)
– Yufeng Chinese (sat)
– Calgary Meals on Wheels (Charity Recipient)

Main Stage DJ Music
– DJ Aaron
11:00amMAIN STAGE
by Multicultural Bridge Society

11:00am – Tai Chi Martial Arts
by Calgary Tai Chi & Martial Arts College
11:10amBreast Cancer Survivor Race11:15am – A Couple Watching the Lanterns
– The Butterfly Lovers
by Taotao Chinese Opera Club
11:20amPink Flower Ceremony
by Sistership Dragon Boat Association
(see more info)		11:25am – Tai Chi Qigong
by Calgary Chinese Cultural Society
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
– Chinatown VIP Luncheon Reception
12:45pmRacing Starts (see Racegrid 2026)MAIN STAGE
by Multicultural Bridge Society

12:45pm – Kiss Me
by Peach Plum Art Academy

12:55pm – The Orioles Sing in the Trees
by Multicultural Theatre Association

1:05pm – Upwards to the Moon
by Peach Plum Art Academy
1:15pm1:15pm – A Life of Fighting Is but a Dream; Red Sun
by BEN

1:25pm – Tarim
by Xingming Zhang (Muye), Galaxy Performing Arts Society

1:35pm – Summer Solstice Night in Jinling
by Joy of Dance Calgary

1:40pm – Chilean Folk Dancers
by Aucamapu Folk Dancers

1:55pm – Tiklos
by Sayaw Malaya
2:05pm2:05pm – Ikan Kekek
by Malaysian Singaporean Bruneian Cultural Association

2:15pm – Mamang Sorbetero
by Sayaw Malaya

2:25pm – Nắng Chiều
by Malaysian Singaporean Bruneian Cultural Association

2:35pm – Subli
by Sayaw Malaya

2:50pm – Beautiful Girl
by Calgary Chinese Dongbei Association

3:05pm – Fitness Softball Performance
by Shanghai Cultural Society of Calgary

3:20pm – A Breath of Spring
by Multicultural Theatre Association
3:25pmLast Race of the Day
5:00pmDragon Marketplace – CLOSES
Last Shuttle Bus Run TO Anderson CTrain Station
7:00pmFestival Site ClosesLast Shuttle Bus Run TO Mount Royal University

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: August 6, 2026

TimeRacing (docks)Festival & Marketplace
7:00amFestival Site OpensFirst Shuttle Bus Run from Mount Royal University
Continuous staggered service beginning at 7:00am

Food Trucks open for Breakfast (limited)
8:00amFirst Shuttle Bus Run from Anderson CTrain Station
8:30amRacing Starts (see Racegrid 2026)
10:00amDragon Marketplace OPENS
– 54 vendors
– 17 Food Trucks

Trico Homes KID’S PLAY Zone

Beer Gardens – Family Friendly
by Marda Loop Brewing Co.

Sinopec Community Zone
– Yangfan Chinese (sun)
– Wensu Collective (sun)
– Calgary Meals on Wheels (Charity Recipient)

Main Stage DJ Music
– DJ Aaron
11:10amMAIN STAGE
by Multicultural Bridge Society

11:10am – The Imperial Banquet
by Zhaolidance School Starlit Dance Arts

11:20am – Uzundere Dance
by Azerbaijan Cultural Society of Edmonton
11:30amSinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race
for Calgary Meals On Wheels (Charity Recipient)		11:30am – Tambourine
by Zhaolidance School Starlit Dance Arts

11:40am – Qipao Show – Love in Late Fall
by Calgary Oriental Traditional Chinese Dress Qipao Association
11:50amLunch Break11:50am – Dance of the Golden Snake
– Dance of the Yao People
– Dance of the Yi People
– Horse Racing
by Harmony Guzheng Ensemble
12:30pm12:30pm – Together Forever
by Calgary Chinese Apparel Culture Association

12:45pm – Radiant Presence
by Charming Life Multicultural Arts Association
12:50pmRacing Starts (see Racegrid 2026)12:55pm – In Celebration of the Good Times;
Butterflies Among the Flowers; Thunder in a Drought;
Dragon Boat Race; Victory Tune
by Calgary Chinese Cultural Society Chinese Orchestra

1:35pm – Festive Song
by Charming Life Multicultural Arts Association

1:45pm – Dragon Boat Festival
by Shining Voices Choir

2:00pm – Vietnamese Dance
by The Muse Dance Team

2:15pm – Bollywood by SPARQ
by SPARQ PRODUCTIONS

2:30pm – Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies; Red Sports Car
by BEN

2:40pm – Whiplash Dance
by Alberta Chinese Art Society
3:10pmFinal Race of the Day
– Albert Wong Memorial Cup Race
3:40pmSee Racegrid(see Racegrid 2026)Dragon 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
5:00pmDragon Marketplace – CLOSES
Last Shuttle Bus Run TO Anderson CTrain Station
7:00pmFestival Site ClosesLast Shuttle Bus Run TO Mount Royal University

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: August 6, 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. 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
  18. Beefer’s Steak Subs
  19. Chopstix Curbside Cravings

Community Zone

Charity Recipient

Saturday
The Chinese Academy
Yufeng Chinese School

Sunday
Yangfan Chinese School
Wensu Collective

Beer Gardens

Family – Friendly

Festival Recycling Team

STREET TEAM ON LOCATION