Okanagan Events

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...

Join Robin Robertson on a guided tour of Penticton’s Sculpture Walk. Tour begins at the steps of City Hall. Tour ends at the S.S. Sicamous. This event is free to attend, but does have limited spaces. Use the link to reserve your space. Two Dates: Friday, September 21st at 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Saturday,...

The Penticton Arts Council’s Arts Rising Art Walk will be involving Penticton galleries from the 500 block of Main street down to Marina Way. Along with the incredible works of art at each stop, there will also be musicians and some live painting. Art Walk schedule of musical performances. The galleries are open during the...

Join Robin Robertson on a guided tour of Penticton’s Sculpture Walk. Tour begins at the steps of City Hall. Tour ends at the S.S. Sicamous. This event is free to attend, but does have limited spaces. Use thelink to reserve your space. Two Dates: Friday, September 21st at 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Saturday, September...

The Penticton Arts Council’s Arts Rising Music Walk includes numerous venues in downtown Penticton. Music Walk schedule of musical performances. 1:00 pm Smugglers Smoke House + The People’s Soda (215 Winnipeg Street) Musician: Ari Neufeld 1:00 pm Matheson + Grove Fine Art (205 Martin St) Musicians: Martin Street Studio Mates 2:00 pm Tugs Tap House...

The Penticton Arts Council is thrilled that Chris Millin of Saint-Germain Cafe & Gallery is once again hosting his storytelling event – A Smattering of Storytellers – as part of Arts Rising. Local raconteurs will spin their tales – both tall and true – at this lively event.

Please join us on Sunday, September 23rd at the Leir House Cultural Centre for our final day of Penticton Arts Council’s Arts Rising. This will be a fun packed afternoon. Events include: Free upcycled crafts with Alice Strohmaier of Harmony Paper Yoga classes (see below) Art market Yoga Schedule: 11 AM – Gentle Flow Yoga...

Please join us at the Leir House Cultural Centre on Sunday, September 23rd for the final event of Penticton Arts Council’s Arts Rising Festival; the dedication and ceremony of the Clint George sculpture, “Bringing Back the Salmon Chief”. BBQ to follow. This is a free event, but we ask that you reserve a ticket to...

Performance, Food, Lantern riddles, Kids play, Bazaar Free admission, Everyone Welcome

The Summerland Community Arts Council invites you to join us at the Arts Centre on Saturday, September 29th for A Taste of (Summerland) Culture. This is your opportunity to Try Music; play and instrument and sing, Try Art; painting, pottery, dancing and more. The Summerland Bakers Club will host a potluck tasting of Summerland foods...

To kick off the Fall Okanagan Wine festival, The Vibrant Vine would like to invite you to the Vintage Car Club of Canada Okanagan Chapter Car show, held at the beautiful grounds of the Okanaganvilla Estate Winery. We will display our cars alongside the Maple Tree Avenue. About the car in the picture: Princess Elizabeth...

Peachland, BC: The Peachland Scarecrow Festival is back! Join the Town of Peachland in celebrating the Fall season with your participation in the 3rd Annual Peachland Scarecrow Festival from September 29th – October 31st. The Official Opening of the festival will be held at Heritage Park September 30th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Bring...

OKGNtech LIVE is all about exploring the wild and wonderful world of innovation brewing right here in the Okanagan. If you weren’t sure if you are invited, you super are. OKGNtech LIVE is for everyone – entrepreneurs, technology enthusiasts, investors, students, and supporters! Seriously, if you’re willing, you’re welcome. Mark your calendar for Thursday, October...

Community Announcement THANKSGIVING DAY / HARVEST FEST @ The Vernon Farmers Market, @ Kal Tire Place, 3445 43 Ave, Monday Oct. 8. 2018 8:00am -1:00pm Take in the Weird & Wonderful Produce Contest and vote for a chance to win “Market Bucks”. If you have something weird from your garden that you would like to...