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Barrie Dragon Boat Festival

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Record #: BAR2411
Last Modified: 31 Mar 2025
Last Full Update: 08 Apr 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 705-728-1010
Fax 705-728-4322
E-Mail Dragonboat@barrielibrary.ca
Website www.barrielibrary.ca/programs-events/barrie-dragon-boat-festival
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barriepubliclibrary
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barriepubliclibrary/
Primary Contact Katelyn Lees, Philanthropy & Resource Development Specialist; Phone: 705-728-1010 ext 2230; Email: katelyn.lees@barrielibrary.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Emily Fleming, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources, Barrie Public Library; Phone: 705-728-1010 ext 2266; Email: emily.fleming@barrielibrary.ca
Primary Executive Christopher Vanderkruys, Director, Business and Development; Phone: 705-728-1010 ext 2200

Addresses

Site Location Heritage Park and the waters of Kempenfelt Bay
Address & Map
Event Location - Heritage Park
Barrie, ON
Canada
Mailing Address c/o Barrie Public Library; 60 Worsley St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 1L6
Physical Access Not Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Annual event hosted by Barrie Public Library, with the support of sponsors and volunteers

  • summer event that promotes community spirit, vitality and unity
  • includes Dragon boat races and land-based activities
  • community event in support of Barrie Public Library as well as other local charities
  • see Barrie Dragon Boat Festival for more information
Volunteer Description Volunteers needed for various duties on Festival day
  • set up and take down day before and after Festival day
  • see website for range of opportunities and job descriptions

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours

Registration opens 6:30 am. Please see Schedule of Events on our website for updated Agenda

Dates:

2024: Aug 17
Areas Served Barrie ; and surrounding area
Eligibility Must be 14 years of age or older in the year of competition.
Application

Apr 1-30 Early Bird Registration, see Festival Registration  to register online

May 1-Jul 31 Regular Registration, see Festival Registration  to register online
Languages English
Fees Program - Registration fee and pledges to enter a team, see website for details ; None - no admission to festival

Subjects

Service Categories Fundraising Campaigns ; Special Events
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