Penticton Festivals
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What is going on in Penticton, British Columbia? Check out this list of festivals: film, music, food, theatre, art and family-friendly festivals. If it is happening in Penticton, it is listed here.
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May 10 to May 12
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 18 to May 20
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 23 to May 25
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.
Jun 28 to Jun 30
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.
Jul 06 to Jul 14
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.
- Watermark Beach Resort Address: 15 Park Place Osoyoos BC CAN V0H 1V0
- Rotary Centre for the Arts Address: 421 Cawston Ave. Kelowna BC V1Y 6Z1
- Polson Park Address: . Vernon BC CAN
- Penticton Trade & Convention Centre Address: 273 Power Street Penticton BC Canada V2A 7K9
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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!
Aug 07 to Aug 11
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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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.
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The weekend following labour day is the date for the annual Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival. Three of days of jazz is performed by top artists at a variety of venues around Penticton. Festival accommodation passes are available.
The weekend following labour day is the date for the annual Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival. Three of days of jazz is performed by top artists at a variety of venues around Penticton. Festival accommodation passes are available.
Sep 07 to Sep 08
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.
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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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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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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.
May 22 to May 24
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.
Please note: There is no festival in 2013. The festival is scheduled to return in May of 2014.
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.
Please note: There is no festival in 2013. The festival is scheduled to return in May of 2014.
- Okanagan Lake Beach Address: Lakefrond Dr. E. Penticton BC CAN
