Okanagan: Local Events and Things to Do

Events, Things to do February thru october 2025

What to DO in Penticton and the South Okanagan

Lots going on in February and March in the Okanagan; Check out some Vees Hockey. Sing some Karaoke.

April 11 – 12 is highlighted by the annual Festival of Ale.

Starting in May the Penticton Farmers Market opens for the season. Check out our listing of all Markets with dates and times HERE.

May 3 don’t miss the food and wine event in Oliver dubbed the Pig Fest

May 15-19 is the Meadowlark Festival. Tickets on sale starting in Early April;.

Saturday May 31 is the annual Half Corked Marathon

Saturday June 7 is the annual Penticton Beer Run

June 6 – 8 don’t miss the Action Fest in Summerland

What is Trending in the Valley?

Need a break from Wine? Try Tea. Tea and wine have a great deal in common… except the alcohol. With Tea, there are many flavours and aromas to choose from, and there IS a big difference from the “box-buy” teas and the professionally harvested, dried and blended varieties. In this article we discuss the similarities and differences between Tea and Wine.

Looking for something a bit different to do? Have you ever tried Frisbee Golf? There is a hidden course right on the edge of Okanagan Lake. In this article we discuss a few more details about what it is and where to find the course.