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Okanagan Events August 2010
Things To Do During In The Okanagan
During The Month Of August
Okanagan events August 2010 begin on the August long weekend holiday.
There are more than 200 year-round festivals and events in the Okanagan-Shuswap. A large portion of festivals, fairs and other
events are kid and family friendly. Here are the highlights for August.
Rarearth Music Fest - Vernon BC
Dates: Fri August 6, 2010 - Sun August 8, 2010
Rarearth Music Fest - A 3 day musical festival in an earth friendly environment. Enjoy
family events, two stages with over 90 acts including 'Stage Right' which houses winners and auditioners from Our Kids Have Talent -
Musical Talent Competition. Enjoy jazz,
blues, Latin jazz, salsa and rock. Learn More About Rare Earth Music Fest
Kids Under 12 are FREE
and we also have over 50 acts from Our
Kids Have Talent aged 8-18 performing as singles, duos and bands ... winners
and auditioners www.ourkidshavetalent.com
Early Bird Tickets to July 15th, 2010 includes HST (Adult, Youth & Senior Rates) Weekend, Twilight & Day Passes Available
Buy Online- www.ticketseller.ca
By Mail: 250938-2231
Pickup: The Performing Arts Centre - 3800 - 33rd St. Vernon,BC
Location: Kin Race Track
3501 - 43rd Avenue
Vernon, BC
Website: www.rarearthjazzandbluesfest.com
Mount Kobau Star Party - Osoyoos BC Mt. Kobau
Dates: Dusk August 7 until dawn August 15, 2010
Serious star gazers and amateur observers from across North America meet at Mt. Kobau to explore the night sky for a whole week.
Mt. Kobau summit is approximately 1,860 m (6,100 feet). Here you can not only watch the stars, but also spend a day hiking and exploring
the grasslands region.
Location: Follow highway 3 from Osoyoos west 11 km (7 miles) to the Kobau Lookout Forest Road, then follow the rough forest road to the summit.
Once at the summit you'll see access to the trail.
Website: Mt. Kobau Star Party
Bluegrass & Country Music Festival - Osoyoos BC
Dates: August 7 - 10, 2010
Four days of bluegrass and country entertainment.
Listen only or bring your own musical instruments and join in the jam sessions and band scrambles.
Location: Osoyoos, BC
18th Annual Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival - Salmon Arm BC
Dates: Fri August 13, 2010 - Sun August 15, 2010
The Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival is the premiere multicultural music festival of the British Columbia
Interior featuring 50 acts on 6 outdoor stages. The festival showcases exhilarating world rhythms,
stirring roots and gospel music, and the low-down steamiest blues on the planet.
Site amenities include two beverage gardens, artisan market, food vendor area, children's area, pre-registered camping.
Children 12 and under are free.
Location:
490 - 5th Ave. SW
Salmon Arm BC
Website: Salmon Arm Roots & Blues
Romancing the Desert - Osoyoos BC
Dates: August 16, 2010
Enjoy an evening of gourmet treats, Okanagan wineries wine and a moonlight
walk along the Osoyoos Desert Center boardwalk.
Location:
Osoyoos Desert Center
Osoyoos BC
Princeton Traditional Music Festival - Princeton BC
Dates: Fri August 20, 2010 - Sun August 22, 2010
A free, three-day festival of traditional music from the southern interior, BC & elsewhere.
Friday night's dance on the street is followed by two days of concerts, presentations & jams from over one hundred performers.
Location:
154 Halliford Ave
Princeton, BC
Chase Annual Corn Festival - Chase BC
Dates: Sun August 22, 2010
The annual corn festival is a family fun event. Wakeboarding demos & lessons,
tube/boat rides, skate boarding competition, traditional first nations games, bannock, bocce, horseshoes, music & of
course Shuswap world famous corn.
Location:
400 Shuswap Ave
Chase, British Columbia
Subaru Ironman Canada - Penticton BC
Dates: August 29, 2010
Subaru Iron Man Canada Triathlon is an annual event in Penticton BC.
Iron Man competitors swim, bike, and run. This event starts at 7 a.m. and runs through the late evening.
Location:
Lakeshore Drive at Okanagan beach
Penticton BC
Neskonlith Traditional Pow Wow - Chase BC
Dates: August 21-22, 2010
Annual First Nations celebration includes dancing, singing, crafts, food concessions & traditional foods such as bannock.
The grand entry takes place at noon on both days. The public is welcome & there this event is free of charge.
Location:
Neskonlith Reserve
Chase, British Columbia
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