Novice
Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, North Saskatchewan River
DateAug 15, 2026
LocationLouise McKinney Riverfront Park, North Saskatchewan River
Registration deadlineAug 5, 2026
Description
The Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival takes place August 14-16, 2026 at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park on the North Saskatchewan River. Friday evening hosts the team manager meeting, race package pickup, and team practices; racing over 500m runs Saturday and Sunday, with the opening ceremony at 8:00 am Saturday and semi-finals, a novice race, and finals on Sunday. The festival is organized by the volunteer-run Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival Association and includes a Pink Ribbon ceremony honouring breast cancer survivor paddlers. Team entry costs CAD 750 (early bird until July 3) or CAD 850 thereafter, with an entry deadline of August 4, 2026.
Competition
Classes
Novice
Distances
500m
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Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, North Saskatchewan River
Edmonton AB, Canada
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