Event |
Date |
Description |
Vernon Winter Carnival & Hot Air Balloon Festival | early February | Vernon Winter Carnival Society is responsible for co-ordinating and promoting the 100 events that take place, such as the parade, BC snow sculpture competition and hot air balloon fiesta. Silver Star Resort 250--545-2236 Fax:250--545-0006 |
Spring Festival | late April | Silver Star Mountain 250--542-0224 |
Vernon Louis Estates Rodeo | early May | Attracting cowboys & cowgirls from all over Canada to enjoy the sport of rodeo, it is a great event for the whole family. Over 10,000 fans have enjoyed this event so far. Louis Estates Rodeo Arena 250-542-4527 |
Cherryville Days | early June | Cherryville days is the annual major fundraising event for the community of Cherryville. Entertainment for all ages include a parade, pancake breakfasts, horseshoes, other contests, tea garden, concession, face painting, Bavarian garden, demonstrations, races, dances, community barbecue & more. Cherryville Community Hall, Cherryville 250-547-9639 |
Sunshine Downtown Street Festival | June | Don't miss one of the largest street fair & sidewalk sale in the North Okanagan which draws in 10,000 visitors. Downtown truly comes alive with block after block of outstanding bargains, entertainment, childrens activities, outside street cafes, art, cultural performances & more. Downtown 250-542-5851 |
Creative Chaos Craft Fair | early June | Thisis one of the largest craft sales in Western Canada with over 200 artisans & crafters in 3 buildings, a food fair with performing arts & creative activities. No admission charge, non-perishable food donations appreciated. Vernon Recreation Centre 250-545-6963 |
Funtastic Sports & Music Festival Vernon | end June | The Vernon Funtastic Festival features an adult Slo Pitch Tournament & a Music Festival with various performers. Prizes for Slo Pitch Teams with best costumes Various Locations In & Around Vernon 250-558-7756 |
Lumby Days | mid June | Lumby Days held in the Community Park Complex is a fun & exciting family festival with various events including a parade, amusement rides, agricultural fair & Lumby Air Races. Never a dull moment, & no charge to enter the parks. Community Parks Complex, Lumby 250-547-6360 |
Lumby Hang Gliding Championships | mid June | The 4th Annual Lumby Air Races are being held for Hang Gliders & Paragliders. This will be a fun filled event with multiple flights allowable per open window. 2 classes for Hang Gliders & Paragliders. Since 2006. Coopers Mountain, Lumby 250-547-6841 |
Canada Day Celebration | July | Pancake breakfast, food booths, face painting, fish tank, bounce & play, checkers, balloons, opening ceremony, stage performers & 10:15 pm fireworks to end the day. Canada Day Celebrations 250-545-1361 |
Funtastic Sumerfest and Slowpitch Festival | July | Various Locations 250--558-7756 |
Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts | July | Midsummer's Eve of the Arts. This annual gala garden party & art auction includes refreshing beverages, delicious fare & the opportunity to bid (live and silent auction) on outstanding art by local artists. Tickets available at Vernon Public Art Gallery. Vernon Art Gallery 250--545-3173 |
Okanagan Landing Regatta | July | Paddlewheel Park 250--558-1063 |
Civic Sounds Concerts | July & Aug | The free concerts will be held each Wednesday throught the summer, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Bring your own lawn chairs & blankets to take in the sounds of summer. Vernon Library & Museum 250-542-5851 |
Greater Vernon Dragon Boat Race & Festival | late July | Teams from across Western Canada join together to race in this event & celebrate the culture & heritage of China. Throughout the festival spectators can enjoy traditional Chinese entertainment, as well as, many other entertainers. Kalamalka Lake Beach, Coldstream 403-286-6810 or 604-657-7505 |
Komasket Music Festival | end July | This Grassroots Cultural Dynamic Festival is one of a kind, held on First Nations Sacred Land on beautiful Okanagan Lake. Visit website for more information. Komasket Park 250-558-5455 |
Cowboy Festival and Wild West Show | early August | A celebration in honour of the cowboy! An action-packed weekend of cowboy poets, musicians, artists, and gunslingers. Come out and be a part of it all. But don’t forget your spurs! (250) 542-7868 250--828-9700 |
Restoration Music Festival | August | |
Annual Beer Festival | mid September | Silver Star Mountain 250--542-0224 |
Fall Fashion Gala | October | Downtown Vernon Association 250--542-5851 |
Okanagan Wine Festival | mid-October | 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. various locations 250--861-6654 Fax:250--861-3942 |
Vernon Festival of Christmas Traditions | end Nov | A showcase of the wonderful products that downtown Vernon has to offer. Complete with a marshmallow roast, carriage & pony rides, entertainment, carollers, live nativity scenes & of course the great downtown merchants & their Christmas cheer. downtown Vernon 250-542-5851 |
Downtown Christmas Light-Up | December | Downtown Vernon Association 250--542-5851 |
Summer Wine Festival | early Aug | The Okanagan Summer Wine Festival is held every second weekend in August at Silver Star Mountain Resort in Vernon Silver Star Mountain Resort 250-503-0822 |
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