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Dragon Boat Festival returns to Lethbridge this weekend

This weekend marks the 22nd Annual Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival at Henderson Lake Park. Races are scheduled throughout the entire weekend.

“We have over 80 teams and 1,600 participants this year,” says Karleen Straat, media relations for the festival. There’s also 200 volunteers involved to help make this event a success.

This year, Straat says, there will be a great lineup of entertainment, including The Chevelles. 

Other activities include a kid zone, a beer garden, vendors, food trucks and a 50/50 draw. 

For a list of events and for more information visit online at lethbridgedragonfest.ca. 

Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee is a news reporter, entertainment journalist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet and dad. Stan has been with Vista Radio and My Lethbridge Now since January 2024. Prior to working in radio, Stan was a managing editor and journalist for several southern Alberta newspapers and online publications for over 15 years. He was also a mobile DJ/host for over 20 years.
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