Regina 
Events Description
Experience the Excitement at the 33rd Annual Regina Dragon Boat Festival!
Mark your calendar for August 16 and 17, 2025, and gather your friends and family for the 33rd Annual Regina Dragon Boat Festival in beautiful Wascana Park! This day-and-a-half celebration is one of Regina’s signature summer events, bringing together the community for an unforgettable weekend of fun, excitement, and togetherness.
The festival goes beyond heart-pounding dragon boat racing—it’s a celebration of culture and community. Enjoy spectacular performances, the traditional “awakening of the dragons” ceremony, vibrant market vendors, delicious food stalls, and lively beer gardens. There’s something for everyone, including a dedicated children’s area packed with activities.
Whether you’re cheering on your favourite teams, exploring the festivities, or simply soaking up the atmosphere with loved ones, the Regina Dragon Boat Festival creates great memories and a fantastic way to savour summer.
Bring your friends, bring your family, and be part of this long-standing community tradition!
For the most up-to-date schedules please check out our website: www.reginadragonboat.com
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : FREE
Free event, come have a great time!
How to get tickets?
At the door: at the door
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Saturday August 16, 2025 to Sunday August 17, 2025
SATURDAY AUGUST 16th, 2025
TIME EVENT
3:30-4:30pm Opening Ceremonies
3:30-3:40pm Opening Remarks RDBF President
3:40-3:50pm Opening Prayer & Land Acknowledgement
3:50-4:10pm VIP Speakers
4:10-4:20pm Amber Joy Boyd- Awakening the Dragons
4:20-4:30pm Pass the Ceremonial Paddle
5:00-7:00pm 200m Qualifying Sprints
200m Noodle Canoodle
3:00-11:00pm Beer Gardens Open to the Public
7:30-11:00pm Team Fun Night/Music
3:30pm-5:30pm Food Concessions (some may stay into evening at their discretion)
SUNDAY AUGUST 17th, 2025
TIME EVENT
10:00-5:00pm 200m Finals
500m Qualifying/Finals
2000m Final
11:00am-10:00pm Beer Garden (Open to the Public)
10:00-5:00pm Market Village/Food Concessions (some may stay into evening at their discretion)
10:00-4:00pm Cultural Entertainment
11:00-3:00pm Children’s Village
10:00am-11:00am Cultural Entertainment #1
11:00am-12:00pm Cultural Entertainment #2
12:00pm-1:00pm Cultural Entertainment #3
1:00pm-2:00pm Cultural Entertainment #4
2:00pm-3:00pm Cultural Entertainment #5
3:00pm-4:00pm Cultural Entertainment #6
Venue & Address
Wascana Lake, 2900 Wascana Dr., Regina, SK,
Wheelchair accessible
