Okanagan Events

Outdoor market open to all local & area farmers, gardeners, artisans, crafters, small businesses & entrepreneurs. Located in a tree-lined park setting with playground for kids.

“Backwards and Forwards”, the second show in the Summerland Arts Centre’s 2017 season, opens Thursday, May 18th, with a Reception 7:00 – 9:00 pm. You are invited to come and meet the artist, Vikki Drummond, and see her work. The show runs from May 18 – June 23rd.

Fine art and craft by local artists, paintings, woodworking, glass, fused and stained, jewellery, 1st Nations Art, pottery, pine needle baskets, textile, weaving, sculpture and photography. Unique, affordable, art as a wedding gift.

Release your inner gypsy and wander on down to Lake Country for a colourful afternoon. Lake Country Performings Arts and Lake Country Arts and Culture are combining talents to present a market of music, belly dancing, art works and wares, and tasty treats all with an exotic gypsy flavour. Tickets available at Lake Country Art Gallery Gift Shop or at the door. Adults $10 Children under 14 $5 For more information: 250-548-3220

At this point-­‐-­‐ with the release of their third duo album, A Wanderer I’ll Stay-­‐-­‐it’s inevitable that Canadian roots duo Pharis & Jason Romero have been compared to Gillian Welch & David Rawlings; the duo writes songs that are difficult to tell from traditional inspirations, and yet still sound fresh and thrillingly unknown.

The BC Cancer Agency’s digital mammography coach will be providing breast screening outside SHEARDOWN'S FOODLINER LIMITED, Lumby, BC.

Tiger Moon releases their ambitious new record ‘Cariboo & Whiskey’ on June 9th at The Kelowna Forum. They will be performing with a massive 8-piece band to bring the songs from the album to life! Tickets are available at Mosaic Books, Milkcrate Records, Dunnenzies Pizza Downtown, and Bean Scene Downtown. Doors at 7pm – Tickets...

Ballroom and Latin dance with the Let's Dance Kelowna club every second Friday. Join us on the dance floor at the German Canadian Club, 1696 Cary Road. Group lesson from 7:30 to 8 PM followed by dancing from 8 to 10 PM.

Beginning June 11 to Sept 10, the Summerland Rotary Sunday Market takes place every Sunday morning from 9 am – 1 pm. Local fruit, veggies, baking, honey, arts & crafts as well as local wine is offered for sale down Main Street Summerland

Have you ever wanted to.... learn to tie a fishing fly? Join us for an afternoon with instructor Bob Bert for a demonstration and then try your hand at tying your own fly. Open to the whole family. Refreshments and cookies too. No charge, however donations for materials is appreciated. Pre-registration required. Call 250-494-4494

The North Thompson Volunteer Center is pleased to be announcing the lineup for The Big Barriere Block Party ll Jeremy and Chloe (Jeremy Kneeshaw and Chloé Beauchamp-Brisson) are a folk/rock duo out of Kamloops BC . These two youngsters have a bright bright future in the musical industry make sure you catch their show before they assend to superstar status !! Bees and the Bare Bones Bees and the Bare Bones are a duo out of Kamloops B.C Consisting of Madison Olds and Abbey Wale They rose to fame last summer on the CMT network when they won the Chevy tailgate contest . They have since done two trips to Nashville and recorded a couple of singles . Abbey and Madison are another example of the amazing talent available in our region . JayDee Bixby And finally our headliner JayDee Bixby is an Alberta boy who came inches away from winning Canadian idol 5 . He followed that up with three albums and a rigorous touring schedule before taking a break to raise his family . He is returning to the music scene in a big way and he is including us in his nationwide classic country food drive tour . The Big Barriere Block Party ll will be held on June 10th 2017 at The Barriere Bandshell in Fadear park it is a by donation event with profits going to the North Thompson Volunteer and information center . A large farmers / Artisans market will suround the Bandshells with tables available at 10 dollars a peice and free for non profit groups . Please check out our Big Barriere Block Party Facebook page below https://www.facebook.com/events/1637726873189397/?ti=cl

The 9th annual Motorcycle Ride For Dad poker run is set to take place in the Central Okanagan SundayJune 11th. Pre registration can be done on line at ridefordad.ca, or by attending Banners Recreation Saturday June 10th, 10am to 5 pm. Pledge forms are available on line, or at local supporting retailers. All pledge moneys...

Our annual family bike ride fundraiser is back! NEW FOR THIS YEAR: class participation competition for pizza parties, new door prizes, a bouncy castle, and face painting! Registration is $25 for the long ride and $10 for the short ride and includes a T-shirt and food during and after the ride. Register now at highwaytohealing.org/ridetoprovide...

Wednesday June 14 is the start date for the Naramata Community Market. Every Wednesday from June 14 to Sept 6 from 3pm – 6pm . Wharf Park Naramata is the location for a great farmers & crafters market featuring local fruit and veggies, arts, crafts and local wines. Live music and the beautiful atmosphere of...

The Kelowna City Concert Band invites everyone to attend their summer “Concerts in the Park” on June 14, 7 pm at the Island Stage at Waterfront Park and June 21, 7 pm at Guisachan Heritage Park, 1060 Cameron Road. They will also be performing for Canada 150, July 1, this year in Prospera Place at...

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF RIVER CRUISING WITH FLIGHT CENTRE ORCHARD PARK & VIKING RIVER CRUISES

Join us for an Art Walk in downtown Penticton – 3 x Gallery openings at once. This is going to be a fantastic evening, we hope you will be able to make it :) Date: Thursday June 15th Times: from 5pm to 8pm Where: Main Street Penticton, on the 300 and 400 block. How Much?...

An 18 hole golf tournament helping to raise funds for the Penticton Regional Hospital Foundation

4TH ANNUAL Creative Aging Day Friday 16 June 2017 • 10 AM - 3 PM • Free for Everyone A DAY-LONG CELEBRATION OF YOUR CREATIVE LIFE Exhibitions, Performances, Displays & More RotaryCentrefortheArts.com

Saturday, July 17th on Okanagan Lake there will be hundreds of anglers trying to land the longest Rainbow Trout in Okanagan Lake. This is a unique derby as instead of having a weigh station, you will snap a photo of your catch against one of our custom rulers and text/email it into derby headquarters. The longest Rainbow wins $4,000, 2nd place wins $1,000 and $500 for third place.

Flower Power is a self-guided tour of gardens big and small with brightly coloured blooms, tasty edibles and experts to help both beginner and green thumb gardeners. Chefs, artists, demos and tastings complete this truly Okanagan experience. Tour highlights include: • Canadian Garden Tourism’s, Garden Destination of the Year: Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm • The culinary gardens of Bonnie and Chef Bernard Casavant, growing exclusively for RauDZ Regional Table and micro bar & bites. • Gardens to admire and to learn from with garden expert Ken Salvail and the Okanagan Master Gardeners. Get everything you want to know about vegetables, herbs, flower arranging, bees and water-wise plants. (a.k.a. permaculture, biodiversity, xeriscape) May 1 Early Bird tickets $29 June 1st tickets $34 For ticket locations and all the dirt on Flower Power visit www.flowerpowerylw.ca Funds raised support • Chefs in the Classroom - edible education a program of the Okanagan Chefs Association • Central Okanagan Community Gardens

"Walker" or "roll" your way to greater awareness and support of our mobility and health challenged community members. Meet at Stuart Park across from City Hall on the Bear side of the Ice Skating building. Look for the Hands in Service tents. "Walker" or "roll" your way to greater awareness and support of our mobility and health challenged community members! When: Saturday, June 17th, 2017 - rain or shine Where: Stuart Park to Waterfront Park loop -2:00 PM registration, refreshments and swag bags -2:30 Walk & Roll Walker-thon -3:15 Toilet Brush Race & Live Music Challenge yourself using a walker, wheelchair or one of the other mobility aids we provide. Again this Year! Toilet Brush Race - Which team will get their toilet sparkling clean first?! -Limited space Register early to be a part of this fun event! -Three teams of 4 will race for the Toilet Brush Trophy -Prizes for the fastest wheels and brushes Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/867518523389732/ HOW to join the FUNdraising as a team or individual Take the 10 for $10 challenge (engage 10 sponsors @ $10 each) To Participate fill out the Registration Form: http://www.handsinservice.ca/event/walker-thon-2017/ To donate, create a team, or join as an individual fundrasier please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/hands-in-service/Walker-thon2017/ Participants use their personalized fundraising pages to invite friends, family and community support. Prizes for the team or individual raising with the best totals!!! Contact us: 250-861-5465 info@handsinservice.ca http://www.handsinservice.ca/

We are excited to kick off the Music at Mackie series June 23rd with The Smith Fraser Duo! Andrew Smith and Neil Fraser (of Lent Fraser Wall fame) mix their musical talents – resulting in a magical duo. Their genre focuses on a counterpoint between folk and jazz, playing a blend of original and classic...

Ballroom and Latin dance with the Let's Dance Kelowna club every second Friday. Join us on the dance floor at the German Canadian Club, 1696 Cary Road. Group lesson from 7:30 to 8 PM followed by dancing from 8 to 10 PM.