Calendar of Events

Leavitt Machinery Knox Mountain Hill Climb The Knox Mountain Hill Climb is an annual event, testing cars and drivers on a paved road course of ten major turns, climbing 800 vertical feet over 2.2 miles. knoxmtnhillclimb.ca M y 18 – 19

JUNE 28 -JULY 1

Fat Cat Children’s Festival The Interior Savings Fat Cat Children’s Festival is an annual two-day festival held in the Central Okanagan. This year the theme for the festival is “Power of Play”. The festival will take place in Waterfront Park, downtown Kelowna, BC.

Funtastic Slo Pitch Tournament and Music Festival Each year the Funtastic Sports Society hosts Canada’s largest slopitch tournament and music festival. As a non-profit organization, all funds raised by Funtastic are used to support sport and recreation in the community. funtasticsports.ca JUNE 28 -JULY 1

Apple Triathlon Presented by Anthony’s Subaru - Kelowna The Apple has been an icon of the triathlon scene since 1983. Friends, families, colleagues, National Champions, Olympic Champions and World Champions have all stood at the Apple start line and nervously gazed over the pristine waters of Lake Okanagan. Where will you be on race day? appletriathlon.com JULY 6 - 7

Westside Daze – West Kelowna 3-day, free, family- safe festival includes events such as: Kid’s fair, Show-and-Shine, Parade, Fireworks, and free evening concerts - Held annually on the weekend closest to Canada Day with most of the events taking place at Memorial Park westsidedaze.com JULY 12 - 14

JULY 13

Annual Downtown Kelowna Block Party - Bernard Avenue in Downtown Kelowna will close to vehicle traffic on July 22, 2017 for the biggest Block Party in the Okanagan! This free community event will fuse culture, art, food, shopping and entertainment together, attracting over 15,000 to experience the heart of Kelowna. We’ll have over 100 vendors lining the street with great deals, children’s activities, dancing, music and lots more. The public is invited to move and groove to live entertainment on three street stages and fun outdoor activities for the whole family. downtownkelowna.com

The Okanagan Tattoo Show & Brewfest is located at the Kelowna Curling Club, Featuring over 170 tattoo artists, 14 bands and a whole bunch of breweries. Full weekend and single day passes available. okanagantattooshow.com JULY 19 - 21 J y 20 - 21

Alpine Blossom Festival – Sun Peaks Resort - Our alpine wildflowers are at the height of their bloom. Be sure to take a scenic ride on the Sunburst Express chairlift for access to hiking and biking trails, our village will also come alive with a host of entertainers, activities and more. sunpeaksresort.com

Across the Lake Swim - Kelowna - The longest running and largest open water swim event in Canada. A 2.1km swim across Okanagan Lake in Kelowna, BC, Canada. One of the world’s top swims! acrossthelakeswim.com JULY 20

Annual Peach Classic Triathlon - Penticton 2017 will mark the 35th running of the Peach Classic Triathlon and has partnered with Triathlon British Columbia to celebrate this milestone by having both the Sprint Distance and Standard Distance Races recognized as this years’ Provincial Championships. acrossthelakeswim.com JULY 21

Peach Bin Race – Penticton We are looking for individuals and companies to partake in the 4th annual Peach Bin Races! Teams sponsor a peach bin, retrofit it with what ever mechanical or aesthetic stylings they see fit then race it down Main Street for glory! peachfest.com A s 7

Okanagan Feast of Fields – West Kelowna Feast of Fields are FarmFolk CityFolk’s annual local food celebrations and fundraiser, held each year on a different farm in the Okanagan Valley. The 9th annual Feast of Fields will take place at Caldwell Heritage Farm. feastoffields.com AUGUIST 11

A s 7 - 11

Annual Penticton Peach Festival - Penticton Peach Festival is an annual South Okanagan Valley tradition, which began in 1947, to celebrate the peach harvest in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. peachfest.com

Se p b 7-9

Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival The Pentastic Jazz Festival is held the weekend following labour day weekend in Penticton, BC, Canada. 2017 sees us mark the 21st annual festival featuring world class bands. With 5 venues, 4 dance floors and a dozen bands, there’s plenty to keep you entertained. Come join us for the 2017 festival. pentasticjazz.com

Se p b 9 3 - 6 p.m.

22nd Annual Harvest Celebration @ R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum The Annual Harvest Celebration of local food and drinks is back for its 20th year. Treat yourself to a mix of mouth watering local cuisines from some of the best restaurants, delis, coffee, wineries and breweries that the Shuswap has to offer. Tickets are $27.00 and can be purchased by calling 250-832-5243, or by visiting R.J. Haney Heritage Village at 751-Hwy 97B. You won’t want to miss this afternoon of food, drink and entertainment

Se p b 15

Terry Fox Run - Osoyoos, Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops Everyone is welcome to participate in a Terry Fox Run, regardless of age, athletic ability or socio-economic standing. terryfox.org

Se p b 9

Paws for a Cause Walk Wagging tails, friendly faces, and all the dogs that you can pet in one day! Every September, animal lovers in 30 B.C. communities raise funds and walk to fight animal cruelty to support their local SPCA shelter. spca.bc.ca

Annual Fall Okanagan Wine Festival, Kelowna The Okanagan Wine Festivals are an experience for all who love fabulous wine accompanied by great food, unique events and a breathtaking setting. thewinefestivals.com O b 3 - 13

DEVOUR ! Osoyoos The Food Film Festival Brought to you by founder Watermark Beach Resort in partnership with Similkameen Independent Winegrowers & Devour! Wolfville. The largest Food, Film, Wine and fun festival of its kind in the Okanagan Valley O b 4 - 6

Festival of the Grape -Osoyoos Located in the Wine Capital of Canada, Oliver BC, The Festival of the Grape is a very popular annual event, attracting an estimated 3,500 attendees who come to taste the various wines that are on display, enjoy the music played on the grandstand, and either compete in, or watch competitors in the Grape Stomp. In addition to the wine tasting, music listening, kids zone and grape stomping, local artisans also display their crafts in the Art Gallery. oliverfestivalofthegrape.ca O b 6

SunRype Okanagan Marathon -Kelowna Join us for a Family Festival Weekend during the 23rdAnnual BMO Okanagan Marathon taking place on Thanksgiving Weekend. Run along scenic Okanagan Lake and finish at City Park as spectators cheer you on! okanaganmarathon.ca O b 19 - 20

Spooktacular 2 – Salmon Arm Experience things going bump in the night! It is that time of the year to pull on your scariest costume and explore the spooky side of R.J. Haney Heritage Village for the 22nd annual Spooktacular. With the terrifying spook trail and haunted house, there will be menacing creatures around every dark corner. For the little spooks, enjoy the Story Book Trail, the Coloring Room and more. Gates open at 5:00pm. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission at the gate salmonarmmuseum.org O b 19 - 20 NOVEMBER 4 Kelowna Wellness Fair The Kelowna Wellness Fair is a popular annual fair that showcases health and wellness products and services. There are a huge array of vendors each year, from weight loss products to chiropractors, spiritual healers, counselors, essential oils, massage therapists and so much more. bodyandsoulwellnessfair.com/kelowna

Summerland Christmas Express Train Make this an annual family tradition… The Summerland Christmas Express heralds the magic of the season with twinkling lights, music and jolly old Santa who has a treat for every good little boy and girl. You’ll be enchanted by the Christmas lights on homes along the rail line and on the 3716 locomotive. Coaches and Station will also be decked with season sparkle setting the stage for your family to enjoy Santa, our colourful Coach hosts and Christmas carols. kettlevalleyrail.org D b 12-23