Calgary Dragon Boat Festival

05/25/2026

Calling all young adventurers ages 10–14!!

The Calgary Dragon Boat Society is excited to announce that registration is now open for our annual Dragon Boat Summer Youth Camp.

This fun and active six-session camp will introduce youth to the sport of dragon boating while helping them build teamwork, confidence, paddling skills, and race-day readiness. Camp participants will train together and prepare to race in the Youth Division at the Calgary Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, August 8, 2026.


https://calgarydragonboatsociety.com/dragon-boat-summer-youth-camp-2026/

05/20/2026

Sinopec Calgary Banquet is coming up!! The official kick-off to the 2026 Dragon Boat Season!!

Our banquet is more than just a celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival, but marks the OFFICIAL KICK OFF LAUNCH of the Dragon Boat season in Calgary. We hope you will join us to embark on this exciting journey, honoring the rich cultural heritage and the exhilarating sport of dragon boating.

Please check out the link for more info!! Hope to see you all there!

PADDLES UP!!!

https://calgarydragonboatsociety.com/dragon-boat-festival-banquet-2026/

05/13/2026

Did you know tonight is our annual AGM??

The Calgary Dragon Boat Society is excited to invite you to our upcoming Town Hall Meeting, where we will share the latest news and information about the upcoming Dragon Boat season. This meeting is open to all attendees, including paddlers, volunteers, partners, and anyone who is curious about the sport.
Check the link for more info.

Paddles Up!!!!

https://calgarydragonboatsociety.com/may-13th-2026-annual-general-meeting-agm/

05/12/2026

Thanks to everyone that came out to launch the Dragon Boats for this coming season! You’re all absolute all stars!!! Thank you!


Special thanks to Dave and Steve for the videos for the collage.

05/06/2026

It's finally time! We're hauling the boats back to the water this Sunday, May 10th, and we need your muscles... or at least your smiling face! Come out, lend a hand, and let's get this party started! We'll be gathering at 10:30am sharp at the seacan in the first parking lot of Heritage park. Can't wait to see all the familiar faces and some new ones too!
PADDLES UP!!!

04/05/2026

Purchase raffle tickets here. https://calgarydragonboatsociety.com/

03/29/2026

Water Wars 2026 went down last week at Vivo!!! Thank you again to all the volunteers that made this event another huge success! Who can’t wait for 2027!?!

03/25/2026

Did you hear!!? There’s still spots open for this years Calgary Dragon Boat Festival August 7th to 9th 2026.
- Early bird discounts end June 11th
- Registration deadline July 23rd

Please visit for more info !

Festival Team RegistrationInformation 2026 updated: January ;29, 2026 Participation in the Calgary Dragon Boat Festival encompasses a diverse array of teams, each with its unique character. We have…

02/26/2026

REMINDER that registration closes on Feb 28th!

🌊🚣‍♀️ WATER WARS 2026 is ON — and registration is still OPEN! 🏖️🔥

Grab your crew of 4 and get ready for the wettest, wildest dragon boat showdown (indoors!) at Vivo for Healthier Generations.

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Vivo for Healthier Generations (11950 Country Village Link NE)
🎉 Theme: BEACH PARTY — wear your brightest beach gear! 🕶️🌴
💲 $50 per team
🏁 Categories: Mixed (2M/2W) • Women (4W) • Open (min 1W)

✅ Registration deadline: Feb 28, 2026 (don’t wait)
🧾 Everyone (including your spare) must complete the waiver to get access — no waiver = no Water Wars!
👀 Spectators welcome — free mezzanine viewing + food trucks (yes… the mini donuts are coming back 😄🍩)

👉 Register here: https://calgarydragonboatsociety.com/dragon-boat-water-wars-2026/

Tag your team below ⬇️ and tell us your Beach Party theme name! 🐉💦

02/18/2026

🌊🚣‍♀️ WATER WARS 2026 is ON — and registration is still OPEN! 🏖️🔥

Grab your crew of 4 and get ready for the wettest, wildest dragon boat showdown (indoors!) at Vivo for Healthier Generations.

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Vivo for Healthier Generations (11950 Country Village Link NE)
🎉 Theme: BEACH PARTY — wear your brightest beach gear! 🕶️🌴
💲 $50 per team
🏁 Categories: Mixed (2M/2W) • Women (4W) • Open (min 1W)

✅ Registration deadline: Feb 28, 2026 (don’t wait)
🧾 Everyone (including your spare) must complete the waiver to get access — no waiver = no Water Wars!
👀 Spectators welcome — free mezzanine viewing + food trucks (yes… the mini donuts are coming back 😄🍩)

👉 Register here: https://calgarydragonboatsociety.com/dragon-boat-water-wars-2026/

Tag your team below ⬇️ and tell us your Beach Party theme name! 🐉💦

Dragon Boat Water Wars 2026″Beach Party” March 21, 2026 (Saturday)12:00pm to 4:00pm Vivo for Healthier Generations 11950 Country Village Link NE,Calgary, AB T3K 6E3(See google map) Team…

02/18/2026

🐉🧧 Happy Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat family — Calgary and around the world!

Welcome to the Year of the Horse 🐴✨ — a year for momentum, courage, and forward drive… which honestly sounds exactly like dragon boating.

May your crew find that “everyone’s in sync” magic, may your drumbeat stay steady, and may your strokes be strong, clean, and fearless — like a horse charging straight ahead.

Here’s to a season of bold starts, powerful finishes, and teammates who pull together when it counts.

Paddles UP!!! 🥁🚣‍♀️🐴🐲