Edmonton Dragon Festival:
August 20-23, 2026

Join tens of thousands at Kinistinâw Park for four days of athletic mastery, cinematic storytelling, and a legendary culinary fair. Step into the heart of the district as we crown world champions and celebrate cultural resilience.

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The Festival Pillars

Four days of athletic mastery, cinematic storytelling, and a legendary culinary fair at Kinistinâw Park.

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Extreme Sport

Pan American Lion Dance Sport Championship

The world’s elite troupes descend on Edmonton for a high-pole (Jongs) competition that pushes the limits of human agility.

The High-Pole Challenge: Witness lions leaping across 10-foot platforms, judged on precision, strength, and the elusive "Spirit of the Lion."

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Open-Air Cinema

REELs in Chinatown

An open-air cinema experience celebrating a century of Asian-Canadian storytelling under the stars at Kinistinâw Park.

Legacy Documentary Series: Featuring first-hand oral histories from the pioneers of the Elders Mansion alongside modern animation shorts.

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Culinary Fair

Taste of Chinatown

The street-level manifestation of our legendary food tours. Over 40 local vendors and legacy restaurants gather for a high-energy market.

Dragon Tokens: Utilize our official digital currency for zero-friction transactions and exclusive festival-only limited dishes.

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Family Fun

Kids' Dragon Zone (Guided by Pandy)

Empowering the next generation of Indochinese advocates through traditional kite-building, mask-making, and play.

Pandy Scavenger Quest: A fun, educational hunt that teaches kids about the 5 Pillars of the Strategy and district landmarks.