Event |
Date |
Description |
Snowfest |
early January |
The weekend is chock full of wild and wacky events guaranteed to take some of the chill out of winter. (Unless of course you're a participant in the polar bear dip!) Starting at 7:15 p.m. the annual Snowfest Light-Up Parade will take place downtown.
Beryl Itani 763-5427 or 763-7656 *
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Taste of Kelowna |
Late Feb |
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International Midget AAA Hockey Tournament |
Feb |
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Ski to Sea Race |
late April |
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Kelowna Kiwanis Music Festival |
April |
One of the largest performing art festivals in BC, enjoy performances in dance, music and speech arts. For more details, phone the festival office at 860-5033.
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Annual Spring Wine and Food Festival |
late April |
Welcome the arrival of the grape-growing season with over 50 events: gourmet dinners
with wine pairings, consumer tastings and tours and the Tour de Vine. Various Locations
A celebration of Okanagan wine/food including dinners and tastings
at several local wineries. Fees. Call 861-6654
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Black Mountain Rodeo |
mid May |
Black Mountain Rodeo Grounds * Variety of rodeo events. Fee. Call Brian Chainy at 764-0896
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Rutland Days |
late May |
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Knox Mountain Hill Climb |
late May |
Knox Mountain Park 40th Annual Motor sport race * longest paved hill climb in North America. Fee. Call Lavern O'Brien at 765-5738
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Okanagan International Marathon |
late May |
City Park * Fee. Call Cam MacMillan at 862-3511
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Okanagan Classic Show & Shine Thunderbird Show |
late May |
The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort. Car show of vintage & classic thunderbirds. No fee. Call Lawrence Wilson at 762-0602
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National Aboriginal Day Celebration |
late June |
Come enjoy a multicultural festival celebrating Canada's Aboriginal people hosted by The Ki-low-na Friendship Society.
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Canada Day Pops Orchestra & Folk Fest |
July 1 |
Join in an eventful day celebrated by thousands with live entertainment,
children's activities, food booths, patriotic displays, and fireworks held at Waterfront Park.
Also take in Canada Day Pops Orchestra at the Prospera Place . Fee. Call Janet Camplin at 764-0220
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Annual Folk Festival
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July 1 |
Rejoice in Canada's ethnic diversity with a multicultural festival of music, entertainment, dancing and food.
Ethnic Groups, dancing, singing, foods. Memorial Arena. Fee. Call Ben Lee at 765-5979
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Cherry Fair |
Mid July |
With over 20 varieties of cherries, come taste them all! Visit displays and events for the whole family at the BC Orchard Industry Museum.
(250) 763-0433
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Fat Cat Children's Festival |
late July |
It's a day just for kids! Beginning with a fun-filled parade, followed by loads
of hands-on children's activities and live entertainment in City Park.
No fee. Call Maureen Lejback at 763-3212 or 860-1479
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Kelowna Regatta, Mardi Gras & Parade. |
mid July |
On water and on land, an impressive variety of outdoor events for the whole family.
Community street festival including entertainment and concessions. No fee. Call Gayle Voyer at 862-3515
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Canadian Mountain Bike Festival |
mid July |
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Mozart Festival |
late July |
A gala event of national and international guests, as well as The Mozart Festival
Orchestra performing at various locations Downtown and throughout Kelowna.
Call Janet Camplin at 764-0220
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Guisachan Garden Show |
early August |
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Annual Kelowna Fringe Festival |
mid Aug |
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Annual Kelowna Apple Triathlon |
late Aug |
Full length triathlon featuring a swim in City Park. Fee. Call Tibor at 868-0888 |
1999 Ki-low-na Salmon Festival & Annual Friendship BBQ |
mid Sept |
Native drumming, dance, arts, crafts, theatre, & BBQ. Fee. Call Darby Atchinson at 763-4905.
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East Kelowna Fall Fair |
mid Sept |
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International Dragon Boat Festival |
mid Sept |
Colorful and menacing boats are cheered on by spectators, while the whole family enjoys a festival of entertainment, food and crafts held at Waterfront Park.
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Annual Peak to Peak Race |
late Sept. |
Knox Mountain * Run from Knox Mountain to Mission Hill Winery. Fee. Call Bill Stevens at 764-4989.
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Apple Fair |
mid Oct |
Orchard Industry Museum. No fee. Call 763-0433 Also, the Boo Biathlon at the Athans Aquatic Center
is a Swim/Run event. Fee. Call Louise Hyatte at 765-4191
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Okanagan Wine Festival |
mid Oct |
Consistently ranked as one of the top wine festivals around, the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival is sure to leave a lasting impression on wine lovers. With over 100 events on-hand to help celebrate the fall harvest during this 10-day celebration, you’re sure to be impressed.
(250) 861-6654 Fax: (250) 861-3942
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Christmas Light-up |
early Dec |
Beginning at Towne Centre Mall and continuing to Kerry Park with caroling,
face painting, hay rides and live entertainment. Santa arrives by carol ship and lights the Christmas Tree
- officially starting the holiday season. No fee. Call Gayle Voyer at 862-3515
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