FESTIVAL SCHEDULE & MAP
Visit here for the complete festival schedule and map. Learn when and where the important races and entertainment are taking place.
PINK RIBBON RACE & CEREMONY
Each year breast cancer survivor teams gather in celebration of strength and determination of courageous survivors generating awareness and hope in a race and ceremony.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas on-site during the festival and for events prior to the festival. No paddling or water experience is necessary. It takes many dedicated volunteers to make the festival a success.
SPONSOR
The Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival welcomes sponsorships from the community. Visit here to view our sponsorship package.
Rip Up the River
The Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival Association (EDBFA) was formed in 1996 and hosts an annual festival each year during the third weekend in August – rain or shine.
The EDBFA also runs an annual season practice grid where teams train for the Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival as well as for other festivals occurring across Canada. From the social recreational paddler to competitive teams looking for a berth at the national level, to represent Canada in international competitions – there is a team for everyone in our association.
Practices are scheduled and held at Rafters’ Landing located at (98 Avenue & 97 Street) on the south side of the river by the Edmonton Queen Riverboat’s docks. This practice and meeting site is clearly recognized by a colorful dragon mural painted on our trailer and shares the site with the Edmonton Queen Riverboat office.
Thank you to our sponsors
Edmonton Sun, Edmonton Arts Council, Realty Executives, Flaman Fitness, KDL Audio Production Lighting, Patcher Energy Management, and SCS Phoenix.
Warren Becker, Blain Selinger, Scott Habkirk, Michael Horbaty, Dianne Jackson, Bob Habkirk, Brent Wolfe, Yvonne Wille, Veronica Hayden, John Goodine, Cheryl Zarski, Stephanie Habkirk, Joanne Zervakis, Warren Matthews, Sarah Habkirk, and Sandra Ho.