Okanagan Events July 2010

Things To Do During In The Okanagan
During The Month Of July

Okanagan events July 2010 includes, July 1 Canada Day, our biggest Canadian holiday celebration and a great event to be here for.

July 1, 2010 is Canada's 143rd birthday.

Okanagan Local Current Events - July 2010

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Okanagan Lavender Discovery Days - Kelowna, BC

Dates: July 3 / August 7, 2010

Celebrate the lavender harvest, a visually spectacular time at the Okanagan Lavender Herb farm overlooking Okanagan Lake. With much to explore including the culinary side of lavender, learning how to create fresh herbal teas from the garden and take pleasure in the beauty of a fragrant lavender harvest. You can also learn the Victorian art of weaving lavender wands and watch demonstrations of creating lavender wreaths, bouquets and wedding favours.

Admission is $5 per person; Children under 14 are free.

Location:
4380 Takla Road
Kelowna, BC
Website: www.okanaganlavender.com

Osoyoos Cherry Fiesta - Osoyoos, BC

Dates: July 1, 2010

If you're in Osoyoos BC on the July long weekend, the annual Cherry Fiesta is a must do! It's a great holiday weekend filled with fun entertainment, a pancake breakfast, parade, crafts and foods fair, lots of fun activities for kids, a pie eating competition, a cherry pit spitting competition, and a fantastic fireworks show that evening.

Location:
Various parks and venues in Osooyos BC

37th Annual Folk Fest - Kelowna

Date: Thu July 01, 2010

Showcase of ethnic food from around the world with folk dancing & singing on stage throughout the day.

Location:
Prospera Place
Kelowna, BC

Funtastic Sports & Music Festival Vernon - Vernon

Dates: Thu July 01, 2010 - Sun July 04, 2010

The Vernon Funtastic Festival features an adult Slo Pitch Tournament & a Music Festival with various performers. Prizes for Slo Pitch Teams with best costumes.

Locations:
Various Locations In & Around Vernon
Vernon, BC

Westside Daze - West Kelowna

Date: Thu July 01, 2010

July 1st - Celebrate Canada Day! Car Show & Shine, Pancake Breakfast, Giant Canada Day Cake with cutting by our local, provincial and federal politicians. Evening Entertainment: Guys & Dolls of the 50's & 60's. July 2nd - Youth Day - Stage entertainment, Guitar Hero, Demonstrations, Evening Entertainment The Fab Foursome, Beetles Tribute Band July 3rd - Parade, Kids Fair, Stage entertainment all afternoon, Evening Entertainment: Abba Again Then at 10:15 pm Fireworks. July 4th - Okanagan Day - Aboriginal Day with Entertainment, demonstrations, food by First Nation people. Crafters, Vendors, West Coast Amusements on all days.

Location:
Property Logo Old Okanagan Hwy
West Kelowna, British Columbia

Home Hardware Street Dance - Osoyoos, BC

Dates: July 18 and August 8

Civic Sounds - Vernon

Dates: Thu July 08, 2010 - Thu August 26, 2010

The Civic Plaza in Downtown Vernon is alive from 7:00pm until 9:00pm every Thursday night in July & August! Come out to enjoy free musical entertainment by local, national & international musicians, weather permitting. Schedule subject to change without notice.

Location: Vernon Public Library
Vernon, British Columbia

Shuswap Festival of the Arts

Dates: Saturday, July 10 to Sunday, July 18 - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

except Friday, July 16th 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Sunday, July 18 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Cost: Adult Pass $5.00 for entire show Student Pass $3.00 entire showChildren under 10 free when accompanied by an adult. Children's Day - Wednesday, July 14, 10:00 AM to 12 Noon NO CHARGE

The Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts Society was formed in 1984. Since then the festival has become one of the best art festivals in the region, showcasing beautiful works from many local artists.

Location:
Sorrento Memorial Hall
Passechendaele Road
Sorrento, B.C.

Okanagan Jazz & Blues Festival - Kelowna

Date: Sat July 17, 2010 - Sat July 17, 2010

Live jazz & blues featuring some of the Okanagan's top jazz & blues performers all on one stage.

Location:
Downtown Kelowna
Kelowna, BC

13th Annual Okanagan International Film Festival - Kelowna

Dates: Wed July 21, 2010 - Sun July 25, 2010

The International Film Festival offers 5 days of films & celebrities, world-class program of films, highlighting international film & music video artists alongside local talent.

Locations:
Various Venues
Kelowna, BC

Cherry Fair - Kelowna

Date: Sat July 24, 2010

Celebrate the harvest of the cherry with the BC Orchard Industry Museum's annual Cherry Fair on Saturday, July 24, 2010. Live entertainment, cherry tastings, hands-on activities for the whole family. This is your opportunity to sample a selection of over two dozen local cherry varieties. Call 250-763-0433 for the latest updates on this family-favourite event.

Location:
Property Logo 1304 Ellis St
Kelowna, BC

O'Keefe Days - Vernon BC

Dates: Sat July 31, 2010 - Sun August 01, 2010

O'Keefe Days at the historic ranch just outside of Vernon BC has an annual 'Cowboy Festival Ranch rodeo' with a campfire, cowboy poetry, fun kids activities and more for families.

Early ranches in the Okanagan and British Columbia, were their own communities with a post office, blacksmith shop and a church. There are a number of historic buildings and interesting displays from the cattle ranching days in the Okanagan Valley.

Location:
O'Keefe Ranch
9380 Highway 97 North
Vernon, British Columbia

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