ACTIVATE YOUR CELEBRATION

Vernon is one of those places where you experience our small city charm combined with our year-round cultural events, festivals, and celebrations to pack a big, adventure-filled punch.

In the warmer months there’s live music, outdoor theatre, sports tournaments, agricultural events, and wine festivals. Cooler weather just means a change to warmer clothes as you enjoy the winter carnival.

No matter the season, Vernon has something to celebrate! Here is a sneak peak: (for a complete list, please visit our website at TourismVernon.com)

Davison Orchards Seasonal Festivals

Davison Orchards

They love to celebrate at Davison Orchards. Opening day is May 1 with free orchard tours. Then there’s a Mother’s Day Picnic in the blossoms on May 9. Summer is always busy starting with July 1 celebrations and train rides and tours all season. Once it gets cooler, the festivities continue with the Apple Festival every weekend in September. Do not miss out on Family Harvest Photos in early October and the Pumpkin Festival every weekend in October.

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Funtastic

Come experience Canada’s biggest SloPitch tournament on July long weekend. The fun does not end after the seventh inning. After the games, there is the A&W Funtastic Music Festival with three solid nights of live music. Bring your softball shoes and your dancing shoes! Approximately 60 costumed teams take to the fields to win games and prizes for best costume and best sportsmanship.

Cheer for your favourite teams all day, then get up and dance to classic and modern rock ‘n’ roll. It is three nights where you can party like a rock star. Alcohol is served during the concerts which makes this a 19+ event.

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Kal Classic

Kal Classic

Join us this September for the 12th Annual Kalamalka Classic SUP Festival. It is the most scenic SUP race of the year. It is a 16 km (10 mi) trek from Oyama to Kalamalka Beach. Beginners and teams, kids, and pros all get to try their luck and show their skill, which results in laughter and lots of cheering.

Cheer on your favourite team or person. It is the kind of event that combines competitive spirit with the laid-back vibe of the Okanagan. Some events are just for beginner and intermediate paddlers while others will challenge even the fittest of athletes. Bring the kids—there is plenty of fun for them too!

You do not need to SUP to enjoy the festival. The aloha spirit comes alive whether you are competing in or watching the races. It is all good, clean, family-focused fun. Come hang out and take it all in. Cheer on the suntanned athletes vying for the title of King or Queen of Kalamalka Lake, dance along to the live music on the beach, or find a spot to people watch. While you are having fun, you are also helping to raise money for the Society for the Protection of Kalamalka Lake. There is no better way to celebrate as we pay tribute to the end of summer and make way for fall.

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Vernon Winter Carnival

Vernon Winter Carnival

Discover winter in the Okanagan with the Vernon Winter Carnival. For two weeks starting the first Friday in February, Vernon hosts the largest Winter Carnival in Western Canada.

With events for all ages, Vernon Winter Carnival showcases the winter playground of Vernon, all while fostering community spirit for locals and visitors to the region. Marvel at the skill of the carvers at the BC Championship Snow Sculpture Competition at SilverStar Mountain Resort. And bring the whole family out for the Winter Carnival Parade—the Okanagan’s only winter parade!

With more than 100 events happening during the 10-day festival there is no shortage of things to do. Live music, skiing, snowshoeing, curling, beer and wine tasting, and amazing food are just some of the features of the Festival.

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