Okanagan Events

Presented by Mark Ritchey of Sage Realty and Rotary Centre for the Arts, the Creative Aging Festival has expanded to 5 days of arts opportunities for the public to experience. Kelowna is a hotbed for the arts – our community offers many ongoing programs! This week is all about engaging in the arts and connecting...

Discovery Day – Creative Aging Festival June 15 – 10am-3pm Rotary Centre for the Arts Explore – Connect – Create Open to the Public Presented by Make Ritchey of Sage Realty and the Rotary Centre for the Arts

Cherry Fiesta will be a true celebration that creates many opportunities for residents, their families, and visitors to Osoyoos to celebrate Canada’s birthday and the pride of calling this great country “our home”. In 2018 it will be our 70th. It will feature a Pancake Breakfast, the fabled Cherry Fiesta Parade and as soon as...

Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Bandshell Entertainment, Vendors, Fireworks

45th Annual Kelowna Folkfest July 1 in Prospera Place Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Stage Entertainment starts at 10:00 a.m. and runs until 3:30 p.m. Canada Day Ceremonies at 12:30 p.m. followed by the cake cutting. Admission is FREE. Donations to Folkfest greatly appreciated! Ethnic food booths & Entertainers all day long!

Community Announcement Help Us Celebrate Canada Day @ The Vernon Farmers Market, @ Kal Tire Place, 3445 43 Ave. Monday July 2 8:00am -1:00pm Featuring Entertainment by Broke-N-Notes, Join us in singing Oh Canada at Noon sharp. FREE Re-useable Shopping Bag @ 10:00 am, while quantities last, Check us out on Facebook for a chance...

The biggest party of the summer is coming to Kelowna and YOU are invited ☀🍷🎉💦 This Saturday, the Vibrant Vine is celebrating the opening of our incredible new building with a HUGE launch party, from 11am to 8pm! Live bands, DJ’s, surprise performances, giveaways, games and FREE TASTINGS! Mark your calendars Kelowna, ’cause you don’t...

Celebrate the Grand Opening of our Gondola with us! Come for FREE Gondola rides and a FREE BBQ at our Beach Party on the Mountain on Saturday, July 14, 2018! Dress in your swim and beach attire! We will have a kid’s waterslide set up in the village and a beach volleyball court. There will...

The Valley of the Ghosts one day Music Festival in Sandon, BC on July 14. Hosted at the ghost town of Sandon, BC this one-day musicfest features the stylings of 9 kootenay bands including the Baker Street Blues, Rukus, and more playing everything from blues to mountain folk to soft rock and jazz. This 100%...

Take a scenic drive along Westside Road on Sunday, July 15th to explore one of the best-kept secrets in the Okanagan – the stately Manor House at Fintry with its vast assemblage of priceless collectibles. The Summer Fair at Fintry promises entertainment, vendor booths, kids’activities, music, dancing, food and much more. Entry is by donation...

Car Show and More July 20 to 22nd – Weekend events starting with ‘American Graffiti’ playing a the Towne Theatre, Saturday Car Show downtown Vernon with live music by ‘Six Shades of Grey’ and the ever popular Show & Shine in Polson Park with live music by ‘The Legendary Lake Monsters’ and our very own...

Once a year, we close traffic on Bernard Avenue for the biggest Block Party in the Okanagan. It’s a free community event that fuses culture, art, food, shopping and entertainment, and attracts over 18,000 people Downtown. Over 100 vendors line the street with great deals, children’s activities, dancing, music and lots more. Everyone is invited...

18th Annual Car Show Register your car, truck, tractor or special entry by July 20th:  $15  by showday:  $20 Register at:  karsunderthek.wix Info:  250-499-2634

A night filled with art, artisan vendors, food, live music, spoken word, raffle prizes, an outdoor art gallery, art activities, and more! Picnic in the Night aims to bring together people from all over the Okanagan to hangout and enjoy art, music, food, and more in a comfortable environment. This outdoor event brings together various...

The 3rd Annual Interior Savings Sunrise Rotary RibFest returns with a new summer date! This family-friendly event brings award winning Ribbers from across the country to serve up their best ribs. Entrance is free to this family-friendly festival. Guests will enjoy live music and entertainment, a variety of vendors and a Kids Zone. A beer...

Victory Life hosts… 15th Annual FREE Back to School Bash To help those in need during the back to school season! FREE: Clothing Children’s/Youth/s Haircuts Backpacks-600 Family Fun! Guest parking is at the Apple Bowl. Drop off good quality new/used clothing at LaZBoy Furniture. To donate/volunteer/more info: 250-862-3044 victorylife.ca

The 3rd Annual Interior Savings Sunrise Rotary RibFest returns with a new summer date! This family-friendly event brings award winning Ribbers from across the country to serve up their best ribs. Entrance is free to this family-friendly festival. Guests will enjoy live music and entertainment, a variety of vendors and a Kids Zone. A beer...

Join us for our LABOUR DAY / READY FOR SCHOOL EVENT @ The Vernon Farmers Market, @ Kal Tire Place, Monday Sept. 3. 8:00am -1:00pm FEATURING live entertainment by Cod Gone Wild! PLUS The Famous Lion’s Pancake Breakfast. FREE Brown Bag Sample Lunches @ 10:00am (while quantities last), Children’s Coloring & Craft Station, Bouncy Castle,...

We are celebrating 100 years of the Creston Valley Fall Fair. September 7 & 8th, 2018. Fun for the whole family

The Penticton Dragon Boat Festival, held on September 8th and 9th is entering its 18th year! The racing takes place on a 500-meter race course along the stunning Skaha Lake, in beautiful Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. The event also features a beverage garden, a wide range of vendors, lots of great food, and over 2,500...

Farmer’s Market, garage sale, silent auction, children’s activities, pancake breakfast, bar-b-que, and much more! Everyone is welcome to attend!

Celebrate autumn with live Celtic music, Viking battles, pipers, kids activities, yummy food and more on the century-old grounds of the Manor House built by the Laird, Capt. James Dun-Waters

The Penticton Arts Council is proud to present the 2nd annual “Arts Rising Festival”; a four day multi disciplinary, multi venue arts festival. Arts Rising is about the celebration of the power of art to unite, build and change community. Please note, this event will be held at various times and locations in Penticton. Please...

Set for some end-of-summer fun by the lake? Don’t miss the first SMAsh Retro Tennis FUNdraiser, Sept. 21-22 at Lakeshore Racquets Club, as we create a brighter future for Summerland and its museum. Get together with friends and enjoy early 80s aerobics, costumes, karaoke and, yes, wooden tennis racquets, all in a park setting next...