Okanagan Events June 2010
Things To Do During In The Okanagan
During The Month Of June
Check out Okanagan events June 2010!
The end of school countdown is on, festivals fairs and other great events begin.
You'll find lots
of fun things to do in Kelowna, Penticton, Osoyoos, Vernon BC, Salmon Arm,
and all around the valley to kick off summer! Be sure to visit some beautiful
wineries around the region too!
In the South Okanagan, early June is the beginning of cherry season!! If you're wanting some delicious Okanagan fruit, start in the South Okanagan, Osoyoos area, where cherries are harvested first.
Check for fruit ripening dates here, and remember the dates are general guidelines, weather pending.
You will be able to find fresh fruit at farmer's markets, local roadside fruit stands,
and orchards, or farm fresh markets around the Valley.
Some orchards offer tours, as well as pick your own fruit. Just bring along a hat, sunscreen, and some good shoes!
Be sure to be prepared for being out in the sun at outdoor festivals and events. Sunscreen, hats, and protective clothing is important at the beginning of the summer
season. Okanagan Valley weather can be unpredictable in June. It can be hot, or colder, so also prepare with adequate clothing for weather changes. But most importantly....have
a great time!
Okanagan Local Current Events - June 2010
Creative Chaos Craft Show - Vernon
Dates: June 04, 2010 - June 06, 2010
Friday June 4 - 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday June 5 - 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday June 6 - 10 am to 4 pm
The largest craft sale in Western Canada.
The Creative Chaos Craft Show has over 200 artisans & crafters in 3 buildings, a food faire with performing arts & creative activities.
NO ADMISSION CHARGE
Location:
Greater Vernon Recreation Centre
3310 37th Avenue
Vernon, BC
Website: www.creativechaoscrafts.com
Lake Country Farmers Market - Lake Country
Dates: Fri June 04, 2010 - Fri September 24, 2010
3 pm - 7 pm
A small vibrant market in Swalwell Park under large shady trees - great for browsing on hot summer days. Find arts & crafts, baking, fruits, vegetables,
ethnic foods, and more!
Location:
10090 Bottom Wood Lake Rd
Lake Country, British Columbia
Pure, Bold, Alive
Photographic Perspectives on British Columbia
Dates: June 01 - June 30, 2010
A talented group of emerging artists with a wide range of photographic specialties from wildlife
and agriculture to weddings and creative portraiture present their work at the Pure, Bold, Alive -
Photographic Perspectives on British Columbia throughout the month of June.
Graduates from the Center for Arts and Technology in Kelowna are also hosting an opening wine and cheese
auction evening to support the local arts community in Kelowna.
The live auction takes place Saturday, June 5th, 2010 at 7:00pm. This event is open to the public and there is no charge for admission.
Proceeds from the auction will support the local arts community through the Central Okanagan Foundation.
Location:
Rotary Centre For The Arts
421 Cawston Avenue
Kelowna, BC
Naramata Community Market - Naramata
Dates: Wed June 02, 2010 - Wed September 08, 2010
4:00pm to 7:00pm
A food lover's market, Naramata Community Market offers freshly harvested, seasonal, local foods in addition to
delicious locally prepared foods, such as mustards, salad dressings, chutneys and preserves, as well as a range of freshly baked breads and pastries
and arts & crafts.
Location:
Wharf Park - follow the signs in Naramata.
Naramata, British Columbia
Fat Cat Children's Festival - Kelowna
Since 1990, the Children's Festival Society of Kelowna was organized with a mandate to establish high-quality,
professionally produced educational summer festival for children in the Central Okanagan.
In 2007 the Festival shifted from a summertime, one-day festival to a two-day festival in June for everyone to enjoy.
Dates: Fri June 11, 2010 - Sat June 12, 2010
Weekend Admission:
$5/person $15/family (4 people)
$10 Early Bird Family Pass available
Children under 2 Years Free
Get ready for artistic adventures, exciting experiences, live learning, family fun.
All with interactive activity stations, cultural showcases, stage performances & roving performers.
All Admission proceeds go to the Children's Festival Society of Kelowna to produce the Fat Cat Children's Festival.
Location:
Waterfront Park - Downtown
Kelowna, BC
Oliver Country Market A'Fair - Oliver
Dates: Sat June 05, 2010 - Sat October 02, 2010
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Small country market with fresh produce, baking, honey, arts & crafts.
Location:
Lions Park - Hwy 97N - watch for signs through the town of Oliver
Oliver, British Columbia
Penticton Lawn Bowling Club OPEN HOUSE
Dates: June 12th, 2010
Lawn bowling requires very little physical exertion and is a lot of fun! Please join us for an "Open House" event,
June 12th, from l0 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 260 Brunswick St. (l/2 Blk. S. of the Bike Barn). Tour our excellent facilities!
We challenge you to a "fun in the sun" game of lawn bowling. Friendship and exercise too.
Bowls supplied. Goodies served!
Contact: Jack 250-493-5087/Brenden 250-492-6567
Location:
260 Brunswick Street, (l/2 Blk. S. of the Bike Barn)
Penticton BC.
Penticton Peach City Beach Cruise
Dates: Sat June 25, 26, 27, 2010
This huge, fun 3 day event kicks off summer in Penticton, and once again coincides with the
Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival.
Hundreds of cool classic cars and antique cars cruise the city and are displayed at Okanagan Beach along with great entertainment,
lots of food and a fun midway for everyone.
Friday evening watch the 'Parade of Show Cars' down Main street Penticton as all the show cars cruise to the beach then park their cars for display.
Some favorite entertainers include the Blues Brothers Tribute. Check out some of the cool cars from 2009 ...
If you can be here for this event, it's one of the best in the Okanagan!
Location: Penticton, BC
Gyro Park, Okanagan Beach
The Mitsubishi City Chase - Powered by BlackBerry Bold
Dates: Sat June 26, 2010
A unique urban adventure requiring participants to exhibit teamwork, resourcefulness, determination
and the ability to make decisions on the fly as they search for ChasePoints scattered in unknown locations throughout the city.
ChasePoints are designed to test teams with a variety of physical, intellectual, adventurous and humorous challenges.
To conquer this 4-6 hour urban event, 2-person teams will run, walk and use public transit to navigate their way throughout the city,
while calling family and friends for help, accessing the Internet, and even employing assistance of total strangers.
The first team to complete the required ChasePoints and cross the finish line WINS!
Location: Kelowna, BC
Website
Family Fun Day - Vernon
Dates: Sat June 26, 2010
Enjoy the end of school & beginning of summer. Lots of fun activities for kids & families including
wagon rides, tours, mural painting and more.
Family Day Pass $30.00 Mom, Dad and school-age children; or Grandma, Grandpa and school-age children.
Location:
O'Keefe Ranch
Vernon, British Columbia
Sunshine Festival - Vernon BC
Dates: Sat June 19, 2010 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
This is the largest street fair & sidewalk sale in the North Okanagan. In 2009, about 12,000 people attended.
Stroll through downtown Vernon BC and find outstanding bargains, enjoy live entertainment,
fun activities for kids, street cafes, art & cultural performances, a rock climbing wall,
2 entertainment stages, 2-3 bounce and plays, pony rides and professional face painting.
Location:
4 - 3101 29th St
Vernon, BC
Osoyoos Market on Main - Osoyoos
Dates: Sat June 05, 2010 - Sat August 28, 2010
8 am - 1 pm
Lots of home made and home grown items including arts, crafts, baking, fruits, vegetables, organics, and more.
First for Okanagan cherry varieties to harvest!
Location:
Town Square, Main Street (can't miss it!)
Osoyoos, British Columbia
Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival - Penticton BC
Dates: Fri June 25, 2010 - Sun June 27, 2010
A totally fun-filled weekend celebrating the life & music of the one & only Elvis Presley.
There are great live stage shows with renowned Elvis tribute artists, judged competitions,
gospel music showcase & celebrity guests from Elvis's life. Click here to see the Elvis Festival we attended!
Tickets:
Weekend Pass (best deal!) is $25.00
Location:
Okanagan Lake Park & Penticton Convention Centre
Penticton, British Columbia
Shuswap Dragon Boat Festival - Salmon Arm
Dates: Sat June 26, 2010
Rowing has been a part of outdoor leisure and recreation in the Okanagan for many years. A Dragonboat race is
a colorful, exciting event to watch as boats with teams of rowers glide across the waters to the beat of a drum!
The Salmon Arm Dragon Boat Festival is a very popular event in the Shuswap.
It features about 16 teams made up of either mixed or all women.
Location:
Salmon Arm Marine Park/Wharf
Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Salmon Arm Twilight Market
Dates: mid-June to end of August
Wednesdays 6 - 9 pm
Lots of fresh fruits and veggies, delicious home baking, craftworks, woodworking, bedding plants and more.
Location:
Ross Street Parking Lot
Salmon Arm, BC
Don't forget about all the Farmer's Markets, most of which are now underway for the summer.
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