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The Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival has grown to be one of the most popular summer events in all of Canada. The festival presents exciting dragon boat races and inspiring teams combined with impressive community participation, live entertainment, delicious food and fun activities for all ages. The Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival is scheduled for September 12-14, 2008.
The Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival draws over 160 dragon boat teams, 4500+ competitors, thousands of spectators and an abundance of excitement and cultural experiences. The Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival is geared towards creating an unforgettable experience. The already exciting dragon boat competition illustrates comradery, teamwork and inspiration. The festival begins with a bang…a concert for all to enjoy, and that’s only Friday. The following days, while the exciting dragon boat races take charge, more live entertainment and spectacular performers, lively beer gardens, delicious food vendors and numerous family activities come alive. Stemmed by a 2000-year-old Chinese legend, Dragon Boat Racing is still very active and remains a tradition to this day. Friday, September 12th, 2008 Local and visiting team training times - 12:00pm and 4:00 pm. Saturday, September 13th, 2008 All teams will race twice on Saturday, for advancement in their categories. Races begin at 8:00 am at Waterfront Park. Sunday, September 14th, 2008 All advancing teams will race through elimination to semi finals and proceed to championships. Directly following the last race, there will be an awards ceremony. More information will be posted on the website below closer to the festival date. More information on racing schedules will be announced on the website listed below closer to the festival date. |
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 http://www.kelownadragonboatfestival.com
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