Calgary Dragon Boat Festival
Festival Kickoff & Paddler’s Welcome Party!!!
Date/Time: Aug 11 2023, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Calgary, North Glenmore Park7305 Crowchild Trail SW
Cost: Free
As Calgary’s premier water sport festival, the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival draws +1850 competitors, +4000 spectators and an abundance of excitement and cultural experiences.
The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is geared towards creating an unforgettable experience. The dragon boat competition illustrates comradery, teamwork and inspiration. Stemmed by a 2000-year-old Chinese legend, Dragon Boat Racing is still very active and remains a tradition to this day.
FREE Admission, with Family Fun Zone, multi-cultural entertainment, beer gardens & live DJ music, food trucks, market area, and dragon boat racing too.
On Saturday, a Breast Cancer Race & Ceremony and on Sunday, a Dragon Boat Charity Race to raise awareness & funds for a local non-profit organization.
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