Penticton All Events
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May 08 to May 13
The Spring Wine Festival is an annual event that takes place over a 10 day span during Spring. The festival offers over 100 events taking place throughout the Okanagan. The Spring Wine Festival focuses on culinary arts as locals welcome the dawn of grape growing season. Tour local wineries, participate in various tastings, learn about wine complimenting dishes, bid on items at a silent auction and much more.
The Spring Wine Festival is an annual event that takes place over a 10 day span during Spring. The festival offers over 100 events taking place throughout the Okanagan. The Spring Wine Festival focuses on culinary arts as locals welcome the dawn of grape growing season. Tour local wineries, participate in various tastings, learn about wine complimenting dishes, bid on items at a silent auction and much more.
May 12
Yes, you read that right Roller Derby!
The South Okanagan Roller Derby Association presents their home opener and inaugural bout!
Penticton Pistoleras vs. Revelstoke Derailers
Doors 5:30pm Whistle 6:00pm
Family Friendly!
DJ!
Beer Gardens!
Afterparty!
If you are local to Penticton tickets can also be purchased at The Bike Barn, Freeride & Pentagon.
Yes, you read that right Roller Derby!
The South Okanagan Roller Derby Association presents their home opener and inaugural bout!
Penticton Pistoleras vs. Revelstoke Derailers
Doors 5:30pm Whistle 6:00pm
Family Friendly!
DJ!
Beer Gardens!
Afterparty!
If you are local to Penticton tickets can also be purchased at The Bike Barn, Freeride & Pentagon.
May 12
Join us for our annual Garage Sale and Silent Auction! Thanks to the donations of many wonderful individuals we have amassed a whack of interesting items. We hope that you will come out and browse through them and find some things to your liking. Our silent auction will also feature a range of unique items, and is not to be missed!
We are still taking donations and will be doing so up until the day of the event, so come drop your unwanted items with us before then and be sure to come back the day of to find some treasures!
All proceeds go to the funding of the Penticton Art Gallery.
Join us for our annual Garage Sale and Silent Auction! Thanks to the donations of many wonderful individuals we have amassed a whack of interesting items. We hope that you will come out and browse through them and find some things to your liking. Our silent auction will also feature a range of unique items, and is not to be missed!
We are still taking donations and will be doing so up until the day of the event, so come drop your unwanted items with us before then and be sure to come back the day of to find some treasures!
All proceeds go to the funding of the Penticton Art Gallery.
- Penticton Art Gallery Address: 199 Marina Way Penticton BC V2A 1H3
May 13
Join the excitement and treat mom to a “A Perfect Mother’s Day” with Tenore, the multiple award-winning tenors visiting Penticton.
Tenore will lift you out of your seats and thrill you with their heartfelt music. From classical hymns like “How Great Thou Art” and “The Lord’s Prayer” to Broadway favourites like “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, this talented trio will put a big smile on Mom’s face – guaranteed!
The concert will feature a special guest, the Okanagan’s own Gratiela.
Tickets are $20 general, $10 for Children under 12, and groups of 4 or more get a 10% discount! Tickets are available at Penticton Community Centre and Lifesong Books. Enjoy Mother’s Day on a high note with Tenore!
Join the excitement and treat mom to a “A Perfect Mother’s Day” with Tenore, the multiple award-winning tenors visiting Penticton.
Tenore will lift you out of your seats and thrill you with their heartfelt music. From classical hymns like “How Great Thou Art” and “The Lord’s Prayer” to Broadway favourites like “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, this talented trio will put a big smile on Mom’s face – guaranteed!
The concert will feature a special guest, the Okanagan’s own Gratiela.
Tickets are $20 general, $10 for Children under 12, and groups of 4 or more get a 10% discount! Tickets are available at Penticton Community Centre and Lifesong Books. Enjoy Mother’s Day on a high note with Tenore!
May 17 to May 21
This annual event celebrates the unique wildlife and habitat in Penticton and the South Okanagan.
The event is hosted by the Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance.
This annual event celebrates the unique wildlife and habitat in Penticton and the South Okanagan.
The event is hosted by the Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance.
May 20
The Peach City Half Marathon is a beautiful south Okanagan race which follows most of the Ironman Canada Route.
The Peach City Half Marathon is a beautiful south Okanagan race which follows most of the Ironman Canada Route.
May 24 to May 26
Every May, kids in the Okanagan can head to Penticton for their very own festival - the Okanagan International Childrens Festival. The three-day event is held at Okanagan Lake Park and features shows by musicians, acrobats, storytellers, as well as activity tents and workshops.
Every May, kids in the Okanagan can head to Penticton for their very own festival - the Okanagan International Childrens Festival. The three-day event is held at Okanagan Lake Park and features shows by musicians, acrobats, storytellers, as well as activity tents and workshops.
- Okanagan Lake Beach Address: Lakefrond Dr. E. Penticton BC CAN
Jun 16
Please join the wineries of the Okanagan Falls Winery Association from 11:00am-3:00pm as they Kick Off The Summer in style. Come for complementary wine and appetizers and a sneak peak at what is happening in their tasting rooms this summer. For participating wineries, please visit website.
Please join the wineries of the Okanagan Falls Winery Association from 11:00am-3:00pm as they Kick Off The Summer in style. Come for complementary wine and appetizers and a sneak peak at what is happening in their tasting rooms this summer. For participating wineries, please visit website.
Jun 22 to Jun 24
The Peach City Beach Cruise is an Antique and Classic Car Convention with venues throughout Penticton. Hundreds of classic cars are on view and entertainment is available for the whole family. Live entertainment, food vendors, and souvenirs help to round out this annual June event.
The Peach City Beach Cruise is an Antique and Classic Car Convention with venues throughout Penticton. Hundreds of classic cars are on view and entertainment is available for the whole family. Live entertainment, food vendors, and souvenirs help to round out this annual June event.
Jun 22 to Jun 24
An annual event, the Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival celebrates the life and music of Elvis Presley. Tribute shows, souvenir booths, judged shows, and numerous free activities and shows are all part of the festival.
An annual event, the Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival celebrates the life and music of Elvis Presley. Tribute shows, souvenir booths, judged shows, and numerous free activities and shows are all part of the festival.
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This summer dragon boat regatta is located at Skaha Lake Park and features up to 30 dragon boat teams. The race runs only 250 meters, offering participants and spectators a fun and intense race.
This summer dragon boat regatta is located at Skaha Lake Park and features up to 30 dragon boat teams. The race runs only 250 meters, offering participants and spectators a fun and intense race.
- Skaha Beach Address: Skaha Lake Rd. Penticton BC CAN
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This annual event takes place during July at various Okanagan venues. Events include live music, several wine tasting opportunities, dinners, visual art exhibitions and more.
This annual event takes place during July at various Okanagan venues. Events include live music, several wine tasting opportunities, dinners, visual art exhibitions and more.
- Penticton Trade & Convention Centre Address: 273 Power Street Penticton BC Canada V2A 7K9
- Polson Park Address: . Vernon BC CAN
- Rotary Centre for the Arts Address: 421 Cawston Ave. Kelowna BC V1Y 6Z1
- Watermark Beach Resort Address: 15 Park Place Osoyoos BC CAN V0H 1V0
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Over three nights in July, the Beach Blanket Film Festival shows Canadian films in a unique setting. With a full-sized screen floating off-shore, festival visitors watch from a relaxed beach location, enjoying a mix of movies and nature.
Over three nights in July, the Beach Blanket Film Festival shows Canadian films in a unique setting. With a full-sized screen floating off-shore, festival visitors watch from a relaxed beach location, enjoying a mix of movies and nature.
Jul 27 to Jul 29
This new festival will not only surprise by its dimension, it will also excite you by its superior content.
We guarantee you that this show will be the best the BC interior has ever seen.
Besides the quality of the performances, iRock Entertainment Inc. has put together an all Canadian production team which is second to none. The principals of this company and their staff have received past public credits as some of the best in the business in North America.
It is our intention to establish “Rock the Peach Music Fest” in Penticton as one of North-America’s finest.
As reflected in our lineup for the 2012 show, we assure our guests and sponsors that we will maintain our focus on a world-class music program of all genres, a strong family content and a safe atmosphere. Aside from the exciting artists hitting our 2 giant stages, you can expect to see lots of other fringe entertainers throughout the weekend, such as fire dancers, face painters, hoola hoop fairies and a vibrant "Market Place" featuring 70 craftors and food vendors. This July we hope to see you at Fest!
This new festival will not only surprise by its dimension, it will also excite you by its superior content.
We guarantee you that this show will be the best the BC interior has ever seen.
Besides the quality of the performances, iRock Entertainment Inc. has put together an all Canadian production team which is second to none. The principals of this company and their staff have received past public credits as some of the best in the business in North America.
It is our intention to establish “Rock the Peach Music Fest” in Penticton as one of North-America’s finest.
As reflected in our lineup for the 2012 show, we assure our guests and sponsors that we will maintain our focus on a world-class music program of all genres, a strong family content and a safe atmosphere. Aside from the exciting artists hitting our 2 giant stages, you can expect to see lots of other fringe entertainers throughout the weekend, such as fire dancers, face painters, hoola hoop fairies and a vibrant "Market Place" featuring 70 craftors and food vendors. This July we hope to see you at Fest!
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In conjunction with the Penticton Peach Festival, the Square Dance Festival features four full days of dancing. The event sees over 800 square dancers in everything from free casual dances to mainstream competitions.
In conjunction with the Penticton Peach Festival, the Square Dance Festival features four full days of dancing. The event sees over 800 square dancers in everything from free casual dances to mainstream competitions.
Aug 08 to Aug 12
Celebrate the peach at the Penticton Peach Fest. Kicking off with a Grande Parade, the festival provides free family fun entertainment that runs over 5 days in August. Food and clothing vendors, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and much more is featured.
Celebrate the peach at the Penticton Peach Fest. Kicking off with a Grande Parade, the festival provides free family fun entertainment that runs over 5 days in August. Food and clothing vendors, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and much more is featured.
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This annual event sees participants swimming 3.1 or 7 km. Swimmers will swim to Rattle Snake Island (located directly across Peachland and is the largest island in Okanagan Lake). Registration required.
This annual event sees participants swimming 3.1 or 7 km. Swimmers will swim to Rattle Snake Island (located directly across Peachland and is the largest island in Okanagan Lake). Registration required.
- Okanagan Lake Address:
- Swim Bay Address: Beach Avenue, in front of Community Center and Primary School Peachland BC CAN
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Held every August, the Ironman Canada Triathlon brings 1700 athletes from around the world to Penticton. A grueling campaign, competitors must swim 3.86 km (2.4 mi), bike 180.2 km (112 mi), and run 42.2 km (26.2 mi). Top finishers in this race qualify for Ironman Hawaii.
Held every August, the Ironman Canada Triathlon brings 1700 athletes from around the world to Penticton. A grueling campaign, competitors must swim 3.86 km (2.4 mi), bike 180.2 km (112 mi), and run 42.2 km (26.2 mi). Top finishers in this race qualify for Ironman Hawaii.
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The Dragon Boat Festival is a Chinese Cultural event. It's a boat race where the boats are shaped like dragons. Paddlers and spectators of all ages enjoy the festival and live music is played throughout the weekend.
The Dragon Boat Festival is a Chinese Cultural event. It's a boat race where the boats are shaped like dragons. Paddlers and spectators of all ages enjoy the festival and live music is played throughout the weekend.
- Okanagan Lake Address:
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Produced by the GO Rowing and Paddling Association of Canada, this festival features up to 48 teams over three days. The event takes place at Skaha Lake Park at the south end of Penticton.
Produced by the GO Rowing and Paddling Association of Canada, this festival features up to 48 teams over three days. The event takes place at Skaha Lake Park at the south end of Penticton.
- Skaha Lake Park Address: Elm Ave. Penticton BC CAN
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The annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival takes place over a 10-day period leading up to the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, early in October. This event has been listed on the American Business Associaton's Top 100 Events in North America for several years. The Festival has over 100 events that take place throughout the Okanagan.
The annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival takes place over a 10-day period leading up to the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, early in October. This event has been listed on the American Business Associaton's Top 100 Events in North America for several years. The Festival has over 100 events that take place throughout the Okanagan.
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This event celebrates the seniors of the community. There will be exhibitors and product info for those 55 and up plus live entertainment and speakers performing throughout the day.
This event celebrates the seniors of the community. There will be exhibitors and product info for those 55 and up plus live entertainment and speakers performing throughout the day.
- Penticton Trade & Convention Centre Address: 273 Power Street Penticton BC Canada V2A 7K9
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The Polar Bear Swim is an annual Peachland event that takes place in January. This event requires those brave enough to endure the chilly waters of Lake Okanagan. Hot chocolate and lots of encouragement will be served at this winter event. The Polar Bear swim is free and requires pre-registration.
The Polar Bear Swim is an annual Peachland event that takes place in January. This event requires those brave enough to endure the chilly waters of Lake Okanagan. Hot chocolate and lots of encouragement will be served at this winter event. The Polar Bear swim is free and requires pre-registration.
- Okanagan Lake Address:
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Enjoy some of the world's best family-oriented entertainment at the annual Okanagan International Children's Festival in May. Past performers include Fred Penner, Sharon and Bram, the Four Corners, the Kevin Locke Trio and many more. Other performances include cultural music, dances, workshops and hands on games.
Enjoy some of the world's best family-oriented entertainment at the annual Okanagan International Children's Festival in May. Past performers include Fred Penner, Sharon and Bram, the Four Corners, the Kevin Locke Trio and many more. Other performances include cultural music, dances, workshops and hands on games.
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The Penticton Highland Games takes place in July of each year at Kings Park. Enjoy a free celtic concert to close the days events. Competitions include: piping and drumming, heavy events, highland dancing, stock dog trials and clan gathering.
Note: The 2008 games have been canceled. The next games will take place July, 2009.
The Penticton Highland Games takes place in July of each year at Kings Park. Enjoy a free celtic concert to close the days events. Competitions include: piping and drumming, heavy events, highland dancing, stock dog trials and clan gathering.
Note: The 2008 games have been canceled. The next games will take place July, 2009.
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The South Okanagan Golf League runs over 3 weekend days during May. This tour like style league is open to men and ladies and all abilities are welcome. Fun socials with nice prizes follow each golf outing as well. Carts are included at each course and courses include Inkameep Canyon, Summerland Golf Club and Sonora Dunes.
The South Okanagan Golf League runs over 3 weekend days during May. This tour like style league is open to men and ladies and all abilities are welcome. Fun socials with nice prizes follow each golf outing as well. Carts are included at each course and courses include Inkameep Canyon, Summerland Golf Club and Sonora Dunes.
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On the long weekend see the area's finest in the Junior Chamber International Penticton Mr. Muscle/Miss Bikini contest. This all-day event features live entertainment and lots of vendors. No minors are allowed. The event takes place on Skaha Beach where the sundial is. Party starts at noon.
On the long weekend see the area's finest in the Junior Chamber International Penticton Mr. Muscle/Miss Bikini contest. This all-day event features live entertainment and lots of vendors. No minors are allowed. The event takes place on Skaha Beach where the sundial is. Party starts at noon.
- Skaha Beach Address: Skaha Lake Rd. Penticton BC CAN
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The annual Okanagan Fest-of-Ale is one of the largest beer festivals in BC and features over 70 brews from brewpubs and microbreweries, as well as live entertainment and food from top Okanagan restaurants. The festival is held over two days in Penticton.
The annual Okanagan Fest-of-Ale is one of the largest beer festivals in BC and features over 70 brews from brewpubs and microbreweries, as well as live entertainment and food from top Okanagan restaurants. The festival is held over two days in Penticton.
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Once again starting and finishing at the fully accessible and warm Adidas Sportsplex, this year’s Scotiabank MS Walk will take participants down to beautiful Okanagan Lake and back. Walkers choose from a short route (3km) or long route (5km). Be sure to bring your sunglasses and personal water bottles.
Back at the finish area, enjoy lunch, snacks, entertainment and fun!
Bring wheelchairs, roller blades, scooters and strollers! This route is accessible to everyone.
Increase the fun and laughter by creating a team of friends, family and co-workers to Walk with you!
Once again starting and finishing at the fully accessible and warm Adidas Sportsplex, this year’s Scotiabank MS Walk will take participants down to beautiful Okanagan Lake and back. Walkers choose from a short route (3km) or long route (5km). Be sure to bring your sunglasses and personal water bottles.
Back at the finish area, enjoy lunch, snacks, entertainment and fun!
Bring wheelchairs, roller blades, scooters and strollers! This route is accessible to everyone.
Increase the fun and laughter by creating a team of friends, family and co-workers to Walk with you!
