About the Association

Welcome to the fun and Sport of Dragon Boating!

The Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival Association (EDBFA) hosts a dragon boat festival each year on the third week in August – rain or shine. The association runs an annual season practice grid where teams train for the annual festival as well as for other festivals occurring in other Canadian cities. From the social recreational paddler to the competitive teams looking for a berth at the National level, to represent Canada in international competitions – there is a team for everyone in this association. Practices are scheduled out of Rafters’ Landing located at (98 Ave & 97 St.) on the south side of the river by the Edmonton Queen’s docks. This practice and meeting site is clearly recognized by a colorful dragon mural painted on a trailer sharing the site with the Edmonton Queen headquarters.

Mission

The Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival Association (The Festival Association) is a non-profit organization that promotes Dragon Boat racing and its multicultural celebration in the City of Edmonton.

Association Objectives

To promote Dragon Boat racing for fun, sport and recreation in Edmonton.

To showcase Asian culture and promote multiculturalism.

Board of Directors

The Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival Association welcomes new members with fresh ideas to promote the dragon boat sport throughout the Edmonton community.

The volunteer spirit along with the genuine passion of the sport is evident in the EDBFA board. This volunteer driven working board consist of 4 executive positions, numerous Directors and Members at large along with Committee Leads. Without the valuable time and energy offered the board would not exist.