Barrie Dragon Boat Festival

Record #: BAR2411
Last Modified: 08 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 08 Apr 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 705-728-1010
Fax 705-728-4322
E-Mail Dragonboat@barrielibrary.ca
Website www.barriedragonboatfestival.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barriepubliclibrary 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barriepubliclibrary/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BPL_inthecity
Primary Contact Katelyn Lees, Philanthropy & Resource Development Specialist, Barrie Public Library; 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, Barrie Public Library; 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
Mailing Address c/o Barrie Public Library 
60 Worsley St 
Barrie, ON 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