Kelowna Festivals
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What is going on in Kelowna, British Columbia? Check out this list of festivals: film, music, food, theatre, art and family-friendly festivals. If it is happening in Kelowna, it is listed here.
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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.
Jun 20 to Sep 15
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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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Live jazz and blues performances as well as numerous vendors, children's activities and food. The festival features some of the Okanagan's top jazz and blues performers as well many Canadian and international performers.
Live jazz and blues performances as well as numerous vendors, children's activities and food. The festival features some of the Okanagan's top jazz and blues performers as well many Canadian and international performers.
- Waterfront Park Address: 1200 Water Street Kelowna BC
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The Center of Gravity is one of the largest multi-sport festivals in BC and it will be held in Kelowna’s City Park. The feature sports this summer will be beach volleyball, mountain biking, 3 on 3 street basketball, and wakeboarding. These professional sports will be complimented with an interactive entertainment package which includes the Friday Concert, beverage gardens, sky divers, the Lake Jump, DJs and break-dancers, the Wii Entertainment Zone, a climbing wall, the Kids’ Zone, and the Exhibitors’ Village. There is opportunity to participate in the Center of Gravity through the recreation Volleyball and 3on3 Basketball.
The Center of Gravity is one of the largest multi-sport festivals in BC and it will be held in Kelowna’s City Park. The feature sports this summer will be beach volleyball, mountain biking, 3 on 3 street basketball, and wakeboarding. These professional sports will be complimented with an interactive entertainment package which includes the Friday Concert, beverage gardens, sky divers, the Lake Jump, DJs and break-dancers, the Wii Entertainment Zone, a climbing wall, the Kids’ Zone, and the Exhibitors’ Village. There is opportunity to participate in the Center of Gravity through the recreation Volleyball and 3on3 Basketball.
- City Park Address: 1600 Abbott St. Kelowna BC
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This is a Downtown Kelowna Association event held each year in August. Free admission for the whole family, Parks Alive! hosts live entertainment and there are children's activities, many food booths, and shopping bargains.
This is a Downtown Kelowna Association event held each year in August. Free admission for the whole family, Parks Alive! hosts live entertainment and there are children's activities, many food booths, and shopping bargains.
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Join us for the Annual Uptown Rutland Classic Car Show!
This major event showcases spectacular vehicles with live music and entertainment throughout the day, and is open to all makes of classic cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, and boats. The Classic Car Show attracts car enthusiasts from throughout BC.
The Classic Car Show is followed by the Uptown Rutland Movie Night, with a gigantic outdoor movie screen featuring a family favourite movie beginning at dusk.
Car Show - 9 AM to 3 PM
Movie starts at dusk
Free Admission for the Public!
Would you like to register a vehicle in the Car Show?
Registration Fee: $10
Entry includes lunch, a drink and an entry for a door prize.
Join us for the Annual Uptown Rutland Classic Car Show!
This major event showcases spectacular vehicles with live music and entertainment throughout the day, and is open to all makes of classic cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, and boats. The Classic Car Show attracts car enthusiasts from throughout BC.
The Classic Car Show is followed by the Uptown Rutland Movie Night, with a gigantic outdoor movie screen featuring a family favourite movie beginning at dusk.
Car Show - 9 AM to 3 PM
Movie starts at dusk
Free Admission for the Public!
Would you like to register a vehicle in the Car Show?
Registration Fee: $10
Entry includes lunch, a drink and an entry for a door prize.
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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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Started in 2005 by the Okanagan Greens Society, this festival bringing green businesses and organizations together in an educational and scenic environment. Visitors can enjoy the many vendors, guest speakers, specialty winery tours, organic food tastings and local live music. The festival runs from 11 am to 5 pm and admission is $5 and a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Kelowna Foodbank.
Started in 2005 by the Okanagan Greens Society, this festival bringing green businesses and organizations together in an educational and scenic environment. Visitors can enjoy the many vendors, guest speakers, specialty winery tours, organic food tastings and local live music. The festival runs from 11 am to 5 pm and admission is $5 and a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Kelowna Foodbank.
- Summerhill Pyramid Winery Address: 4870 Chute Lake Rd. Kelowna BC Canada V1W 4M3
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An annual event, the Okanagan International Film Festival brings International & Canadian films to Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley. Okanagan Film Awards contest for short films. Premiering Independent Feature and documentary Films. Workshops, free events, video contests, and a list of Canadian films make this a must-see festival.
An annual event, the Okanagan International Film Festival brings International & Canadian films to Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley. Okanagan Film Awards contest for short films. Premiering Independent Feature and documentary Films. Workshops, free events, video contests, and a list of Canadian films make this a must-see festival.
- Paramount Theatre Address: 261 Bernard Avenue Kelowna BC Canada
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The Annual Uptown Rutland Business Association Scarecrow Festival celebrates farmers and showcases Rutland’s rich agricultural history. It is expected to be the biggest and best festival so far with a fantastic line-up of entertainers and a great day of family fun! Along with the Harvest Market, some of the excitement will include a Kids Corner, Entertainment Stage and roving entertainers, the Scarecrow Building Contest, Agricultural and History exhibits, and more!
12 pm to 4 pm
Free Admission
The Annual Uptown Rutland Business Association Scarecrow Festival celebrates farmers and showcases Rutland’s rich agricultural history. It is expected to be the biggest and best festival so far with a fantastic line-up of entertainers and a great day of family fun! Along with the Harvest Market, some of the excitement will include a Kids Corner, Entertainment Stage and roving entertainers, the Scarecrow Building Contest, Agricultural and History exhibits, and more!
12 pm to 4 pm
Free Admission
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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 festival features beer, live music, food and games. Sample over 60 different beers and ciders available, many brewed right in the valley. Guest must be of legal drinking age to attend.
This festival features beer, live music, food and games. Sample over 60 different beers and ciders available, many brewed right in the valley. Guest must be of legal drinking age to attend.
- Kelowna Curling Club Address: 551 Recreation Avenue Kelowna BC V1Y 7V5
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Teams from British Columbia, Alberta and the USA compete in this southern style BBQ competition. Enjoy music, food, games and a beer garden on the beach.
Teams from British Columbia, Alberta and the USA compete in this southern style BBQ competition. Enjoy music, food, games and a beer garden on the beach.
- Tugboat Beach Address: 1200 Water Street Kelowna BC
