Vernon All Events
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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 01 to Jun 03
One of Western Canada's largest craft sales occurs annually at the Vernon Rec Centre. With over 200 artisans and crafters in three buildings, a food fair, performances and activities this three day fair should not be missed.
One of Western Canada's largest craft sales occurs annually at the Vernon Rec Centre. With over 200 artisans and crafters in three buildings, a food fair, performances and activities this three day fair should not be missed.
- Vernon Recreational Complex Address: 3310-37 Avenue Enderby BC CAN V1T 2Y5
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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
Jul 18 to Jul 22
Classic Rock & Roll Festival, Motorcycle Rally, Biker build-Off, Charity rides & daily Show & shines. Biker Rodeo & much more.2012 featuring: Blue Oyster Cult, The Guess Who, Kim Mitchell, Foghat, Jerry Doucette, Sweeney Todd just to name a few. There will be music & entertainment all day long for 5 days. Camping on-site available!
Classic Rock & Roll Festival, Motorcycle Rally, Biker build-Off, Charity rides & daily Show & shines. Biker Rodeo & much more.2012 featuring: Blue Oyster Cult, The Guess Who, Kim Mitchell, Foghat, Jerry Doucette, Sweeney Todd just to name a few. There will be music & entertainment all day long for 5 days. Camping on-site available!
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Rarearth Jazz and Blues Fest is a family musical event with an environmental mandate on beautiful lush grass in the heart of the Okanagan Valley - Silver Star Mountain Resort near Vernon, BC. Along with quality entertainment of Juno, Indie, American and Grammy award winners together with a variety of BC talent, Rarearth supports the musical children of the community and surrounding areas by providing 'Stage Right' which features auditioners and winners from Our Kids Have Talent.
Rarearth Jazz and Blues Fest is a family musical event with an environmental mandate on beautiful lush grass in the heart of the Okanagan Valley - Silver Star Mountain Resort near Vernon, BC. Along with quality entertainment of Juno, Indie, American and Grammy award winners together with a variety of BC talent, Rarearth supports the musical children of the community and surrounding areas by providing 'Stage Right' which features auditioners and winners from Our Kids Have Talent.
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This festival, held at Kalamalka Beach, features dragon boat teams from across the Okanagan and Western Canada that compete in women's, men's and mixed divisions. Participants and spectators can enjoy local entertainment as well as many food and artisan vendors.
This festival, held at Kalamalka Beach, features dragon boat teams from across the Okanagan and Western Canada that compete in women's, men's and mixed divisions. Participants and spectators can enjoy local entertainment as well as many food and artisan vendors.
- Kalamalka Beach Address: . Vernon BC CAN
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This annual event sees participants swimming 3.1 or 7 km. Swimmers will swim to Rattle Snake Island (located directly across Peachland and is the largest island in Okanagan Lake). Registration required.
This annual event sees participants swimming 3.1 or 7 km. Swimmers will swim to Rattle Snake Island (located directly across Peachland and is the largest island in Okanagan Lake). Registration required.
- Okanagan Lake Address:
- Swim Bay Address: Beach Avenue, in front of Community Center and Primary School Peachland BC CAN
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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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The Dakine Photo Challenge is a summer long photography competition that is free to enter and takes place at Silver Star Resort. Winners receive prizes such as a Dakine Reload Camera Bag, a pair of sunglasses and Dakine gear.
The Dakine Photo Challenge is a summer long photography competition that is free to enter and takes place at Silver Star Resort. Winners receive prizes such as a Dakine Reload Camera Bag, a pair of sunglasses and Dakine gear.
- Silver Star Mountain Resort Address: . Silver Star Mountain BC
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High-quality, fine arts and crafts show – the longest running of its kind in the Okanagan. The show of choice for many of the region's professional artisans. Free admission.
Friday, 12 noon - 9:00pm &
Saturday, 9:30am - 3:30pm
High-quality, fine arts and crafts show – the longest running of its kind in the Okanagan. The show of choice for many of the region's professional artisans. Free admission.
Friday, 12 noon - 9:00pm &
Saturday, 9:30am - 3:30pm
- Best Western Vernon Lodge Address: 3914-32nd St. Vernon BC V1T 5P1
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The Polar Bear Swim is an annual Peachland event that takes place in January. This event requires those brave enough to endure the chilly waters of Lake Okanagan. Hot chocolate and lots of encouragement will be served at this winter event. The Polar Bear swim is free and requires pre-registration.
The Polar Bear Swim is an annual Peachland event that takes place in January. This event requires those brave enough to endure the chilly waters of Lake Okanagan. Hot chocolate and lots of encouragement will be served at this winter event. The Polar Bear swim is free and requires pre-registration.
- Okanagan Lake Address:
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The Vernon Bridal Event is an exciting bridal exhibition that will showcase local wedding industry suppliers and highlight Vernon and the North Okanagan as one of Canada’s prime wedding destinations. This unique location, surrounded by lakes, orchards and vineyards, is the perfect setting to stage a wedding while providing the same level of quality goods and services found in major centres.
The Vernon Bridal Event is an exciting bridal exhibition that will showcase local wedding industry suppliers and highlight Vernon and the North Okanagan as one of Canada’s prime wedding destinations. This unique location, surrounded by lakes, orchards and vineyards, is the perfect setting to stage a wedding while providing the same level of quality goods and services found in major centres.
- Best Western Vernon Lodge Address: 3914-32nd St. Vernon BC V1T 5P1
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The Vernon Winter Carnival is a 10-day event held that has been celebrating the winter season for over 50 years. Every February, carnival-goers can take in dozens and dozens of events, including a parade, sleigh rides, snow and ice sculpture competitions, a stock car derby on ice, polar bear swim and much more.
The Vernon Winter Carnival is a 10-day event held that has been celebrating the winter season for over 50 years. Every February, carnival-goers can take in dozens and dozens of events, including a parade, sleigh rides, snow and ice sculpture competitions, a stock car derby on ice, polar bear swim and much more.
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Diversity Health Fair will provide the opportunity to discover health services and programs to promote Cancer prevention and early detection. There will be healthy living food demonstrations, interactive activities and health screenings as well as an opening ceremony. Dr. Art Hister, GlobalTV's Daily Health Anaylst, will be the keynote speaker. The health fair will begin at 9:30am-3:00pm at the Vernon Recreation Centre. Admission free.
Diversity Health Fair will provide the opportunity to discover health services and programs to promote Cancer prevention and early detection. There will be healthy living food demonstrations, interactive activities and health screenings as well as an opening ceremony. Dr. Art Hister, GlobalTV's Daily Health Anaylst, will be the keynote speaker. The health fair will begin at 9:30am-3:00pm at the Vernon Recreation Centre. Admission free.
- Vernon Recreational Complex Address: 3310-37 Avenue Enderby BC CAN V1T 2Y5
Apr 01 to Apr 30
Help us support our community. Bring in a bag of canned food (non-perishable) this April, to help the hungry in our community and we'll return the favour! We will waive your sign-up fee with the donation of groceries for the needy in our community.
Help us support our community. Bring in a bag of canned food (non-perishable) this April, to help the hungry in our community and we'll return the favour! We will waive your sign-up fee with the donation of groceries for the needy in our community.
- Curves Vernon Address: #1 2901 27th St Vernon BC CAN V1T 4W3
