Okanagan Festivals Fairs & Events

Family Friendly Attractions, Wine Festivals And More

Wondering what Okanagan festivals fairs and events may be going on when you're here? If you visit during the summer months, you're sure to catch one of the great summer music festivals, and other festival and events everywhere in the Valley.

From the Shuswap to Kelowna events, and Penticton entertainment, to cherries, apples and peaches, to Roots, Blues, Jazz and Elvis, to movies, theatre, art and athletes, to fungus, fish, and fermented fruit, to sweet corn and peppers, and squishing fruits and veggies... we go to great lengths to have a good time!

The bulk of Okanagan festival and events happen in the summertime. Roots, Blues and Jazz outdoor music festivals, fun summer activities for kids and family friendly attractions, take place all through the beautiful Okanagan Valley Canada. Whether you love music, art, or wine, there's something in store for you at one of our festivals and events.

There is a multitude of outdoor music festivals & fairs with loads of fun summer activities for kids, great family friendly attractions all summer long. There's nothing better than spending a day wandering about enjoying the sights and sounds, listening to great music, sampling some of the most delicious foods, and just having fun. Festivals & fairs are a great place for just that!

We do have some great winter festivals fairs and snow events too! Come join us for some great fun!

Most Popular Okanagan Festival And Events

Here's some of the most popular events that go on throughout the year. There's always something going on in the Okanagan Valley. All the festivals and fairs are exciting, fun, unique and many are even free to attend! You'll never run out of fun things to do!

Okanagan Ice Wine Festival

The Winter Icewine Festival, the most unique of all the wine festivals, showcases a variety of icewines made throughout the Okanagan region. Demonstrations, education, wine tastings and more.... Held at Sun Peaks Resort in Kamloops.
Contact Okanagan Wine Festivals' Society for information, dates and brochure...
Telephone: 250 - 861-6654

Vernon Winter Carnival

Over 90 different events including the BC Snow Sculpture competition and Images in Ice display. Hot air ballooning, great family and kids entertainment, hockey and other sporting events.
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Meadowlark Festival (Mid May)

Over 90 events, and tours including guided walks, bus tours, bicycle tours, ranging from bird watching, horseback riding, botany, geology and xeriscape gardening to First Nations cultural events, literary events, family and children's events.
Contact The Meadowlark Festival office for details and dates...
Telephone: 250-492-5275 or toll-free 1-866-699-9453

Penticton Elvis Festival (Mid June)

Celebrating the life and music of the one and only... ELVIS PRESLEY! A fun 3 day event for everyone. Check it out... >>

Shuswap Festival of the Arts - End Of July

Judged exhibition of paintings, pottery, sculpture, photography, fabric arts. Demonstrations, workshops, art walk, tea room. At Sorrento Memorial Hall
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Penticton Peach Fest - First Week In August

Fun, family five day extravaganza will feature fantastic live entertainment often including, but not limited to, bands, solo/duo acts, dancers, martial arts demonstrations, hypnotist shows, a wide variety of food & merchandise vendors, arts and crafts exhibits, authentic aboriginal arts & crafts, two parades, various competitions, and a Square Dance Festival.
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Summer Okanagan Wine Festival - August 7 - 9

The summer wine festival offers unique wine seminars, evening entertainment, a musical outdoor wine tasting and presentations by local artists.
Contact Okanagan Wine Festivals' Society for information and brochure...
Telephone: 250 - 861-6654

Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival - Aug 14 to Aug 16

More than 50 roots, blues and world music artists on several stages. A Beer garden, food, crafts, children's activities and camping. Held at the Salmon Arm Fair Grounds
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Ironman Canada

Annual Ironman distance triathlon held in Penticton, British Columbia, in August, since 1983. 2009 event is held on August 30
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Armstrong's Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede

Armstrong's Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede takes place over five days at either the end of August or in the beginning of September. Exhibition events include a parade, daily rodeo, midway rides, agricultural fair, grandstand show, live music, circus and much more.
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Chase Country Corn Festival - Last Sunday in August

The annual corn festival is a family fun event. Includes community picnic, wakeboarding demos & lessons, tubing and boat rides, skate boarding competition, traditional first nations games, bannock, bocce, horseshoes, music & of course world famous corn. When: Sunday August 30, 2009 (or the last Sunday in August each year), at the Chase Memorial Park.
More information about Shuswap calendar of events... >>

Kelowna International Dragon Boat Festival - Sept 18 to Sept 20, 2009

The Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival has grown to be one of the most popular summer events in all of Canada.....
Contact them at 250 - 765-4536 more information...

Shuswap Lake Wild Mushroom Festival - Sept 21 to Sept 26, 2009

Identify and actually pick wild mushrooms, and have a gourmet experience in the Shuswap area. Everything from presentations, cooking, vendor's & exhibitors, and informative slide shows.
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Annual Sockeye Salmon Run

The salmon run occurs every year, though every four years (2010, 2014...) is a peak year with substantially more fish returning to their spawning ground.
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Okanagan Fall Wine Festival

The Annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival is an experience for all who love wine accompanied by great food and unique events. This is the only wine festival in North America that takes place during the heart of grape harvest.
Contact Okanagan Wine Festivals' Society for information and brochure...
Telephone: 250-861-6654