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
Land Acknowledgement 
3:50pm – 4:10pm
VIP Speakers/Lion Dance 
4:10pm – 4:20pm
Amber Joy Boyd- Awakening the Dragons
4:20pm – 4:30pm
Pass the Ceremonial Paddle
5:00pm – 6:00pm
200m Qualifying Sprints
6:00pm – 7:00pm
2000m “Guts and Glory” – Fun Race (Optional for teams) 
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 – 12:00pm
200m Finals
 
500m Qualifiers
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch Break
1:00pm – 5:00pm 
500m Qualifiers/Finals 
 5:00pm – 6:00pm 
200m Noodle Canoodle – Fun Race 
6:00pm – 6:30pm
Awards Ceremony – at Beer Garden
12:00pm – 10:00pm
Beer Garden (Open to the Public)
10:00am – 5:00pm
Market Village/Food Concessions (Some may stay later)
11:00am – 3:00pm
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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