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June Okanagan Festivals

Maggie Jackson · May 31, 2023 ·

It’s that time of year again, time for festivals! BC has an abundance of festivals that take place in the late spring and early summer. Here are a few you can take part in!

Okanagan Spring Wine Festival 2023

June 3 to 11, 2023

Newly reimagined wine festival as never seen before! Each weekend you can explore different regions of BC wine country with your TASTE Passport. 

See page 15 for more information

Wine Country Half Marathon

June 17, 2023

The Kelowna Wine Country Half Marathon emphasizes the natural beauty of the Central Okanagan. Run along stunning vistas, down scenic country roads, greenways, parks, and Okanagan Lake. 

Participants will run from Bertram Creek Park, through the picturesque Upper Mission in Kelowna, along Mission Creek Greenway, with the last leg beside the lake. The day finishes at Waterfront Park for the Wine & Music Festival. Go to kelownamarathon.ca for more information.

The Grand Sommelier Express

June 17, 2023

Don’t miss out on this authentic locomotive experience complete with wines and food from the Bottleneck Drive area. Take a 75-minute train ride through gorgeous scenery on your way to Trout Creek Canyon and a stop on the trestle bridge. There’s a gourmet reception with local wines, ciders, spirits and live music. Afternoon and evening trains are available. More info and ticket purchases at bottleneckdrive.com/events/.

National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21, 2023

Celebrate the contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis People in Kelowna. Every June 21, Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day (formerly known as National Aboriginal Day). This is a day to celebrate indigenous culture and heritage, and their valuable contributions to our country.

Fun, family activities include a mini pow-wow, children’s activities, and a traditional feast at Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society’s Turtle Island Festival, along with programming at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. For more information call 250-861-1515 or email info@tourismkelowna.com

Annual Penticton Elvis Festival

June 22 to 25, 2023

Elvis fans rejoice. It’s time for the 2023 Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Aloha From Hawaii.

This event is sanctioned and licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, one of only a few in the world. The Elvis Tribute Artist [ETA] who wins the professional division in Penticton, enters the Memphis “Ultimate Elvis Finals” with the chance to become recognized as the #1 ETA in the world.

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