DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Paddlin' the Prairies On Regina's Mighty Shores

SATURDAY's SCHEDULE

SATURDAY AUGUST 22nd, 2026

 

TIME EVENT
3:30pm – 4:30pm  Opening Ceremonies
3:30pm – 3:40pm Opening Remarks RDBF President 
3:40pm – 3:50pm Opening Prayer & Land Acknowledgement 
3:50pm – 4:10pm VIP Speakers
4:10pm – 4:20pm Amber Joy Boyd- Awakening the Dragons
4:20pm – 4:30pm Pass the Ceremonial Paddle
5:00pm – 7:00pm 200m Qualifying Sprints
200m Noodle Canoodle
3:00pm – 11:00pm Beer Gardens Open to the Public
7:30pm – 11:00pm Team Fun Night/Music
3:30pm – 5:30pm Food Concessions (Some may stay later)

 

SUNDAY'S SCHEDULE

SUNDAY AUGUST 23rd, 2026

TIME EVENT
10:00am – 5:00pm 200m Finals
  500m Qualifying/Finals
  2000m Final
11:00am – 10:00pm Beer Garden (Open to the Public)
10:00am – 5:00pm Market Village/Food Concessions (Some may stay later)
10:00am – 4:00pm Cultural Entertainment
11:00am – 3:00pm Children’s Village

 

Regina Dragon Boat Festival

August 22-23, 2026

Regina Dragon Boat Festival

The Annual  Regina Dragon Boat Festival has been a long-time favourite event for paddlers, residents and visitors from across Canada.

Our city and dedicated volunteers welcome you to Regina’s beautiful Wascana Park for a summer experience of festival excitement and camaraderie second to none.

 

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