FEBRUARY

14 - 15 | 2026

Access at 4714 Lakeshore Drive

Race into Winter!

Join Sylvan Lake for exciting dragon boat races on the frozen lake! Whether you’re a competitor or spectator, the festival delivers unforgettable vibes, family-friendly fun, and the opportunity to experience Sylvan Lake’s winter landscape while rooting teams from all over as they race for the championship!

Team Information & Registration

Find information on rules & regulations, practice times & race schedules, and more! Ready to race? Register your team to today!

Learn More & Register

Entertainment & Activities

Celebrate family day weekend with activities and performances for all ages!

Find the Fun

Winter Sips & Sweets

February 13 - 15

Sip and snack on feature drinks and desserts at local businesses, collect stickers, and win prizes!

Get the Sweet Details

Team Registration

Registration ends January 31st, 2026 at 11:30pm

Practice Times

Practice races will be held on Saturday, February 14. 30-minute practice slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be booked by the team captain immediately following registration.

Once registered, please contact us at recreation@sylvanlake.ca to book your slot.

Race Schedule

The race schedule will be determined once team registration has closed. Once created, the race schedule will be shared with the team captains.

Entertainment & Activities

Where race day meets family play!

Horse & Wagon Rides

Saturday, February 14 | 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Bundle up and hop on for a cozy horse & wagon ride departing right from the event site! Add a little extra magic to your Valentine's Day plans and round off a great day at the festival with this fun winter adventure!

Lion & Dragon Dancers

Saturday, February 14 | 3:30pm

Experience the excitement of traditional Chinese Lion & Dragon Dancers in celebration of the Chinese New Year! Watch the frozen ice come to life with vibrant costumes, rhythmic music, and carefully coordinated movement. This festive, high-energy performance can't be missed!

Lil Chippers

Sunday, February 15 | 10:00am - 3:00pm

Kids (and adults!) can try their hand at ice carving, chipping, shaping, and creating their own frosty masterpiece!

Ice Carving Demonstrations

Sunday, February 15 | 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Watch ice come to life at the hands of skilled artisans as they transform blocks of ice into incredible works of art right before your eyes!

Fireworks Show

Sunday, February 15 | 7:00pm

Round off the weekend with a spectacular fireworks show over the ice to celebrate the winners of the races, and another great Family Day weekend in Sylvan Lake!

Winter Sips & Sweets

Warm up with a cozy, self-guided experience featuring specialty desserts, cocktails, mocktails, and warm drinks from participating businesses!

The Snowverview

Pick up a Winter Sips & Sweets Bingo Card
Visit participating businesses February 13 - 15 and order one (or more!) featured menu item(s)
Get a sticker added to your card for each business you visit
Collect stickers and enter to win prizes!

Where to get a Bingo Card?

Participating Businesses
Ice Dragon Boat Event site in the 'Chillville' Tent

How do I enter to win prizes?

Drop off your Card with stickers to the Ice Dragon Boat Event site in the 'Chillville' Tent by February 15th at 4pm
Or drop off your Card to The NexSource Centre until February 18th

Collect stickers from different businesses for buying their feature menu items and enter to win prizes!

• 3 stickers = 1 entry
• 5 stickers = 2 entries
• Full card = 5 entries

Find participating businesses and menu items below!

Participating Businesses and Feature Items:

Business Registration