16 June 2025

Summer Fun in the Okanagan!!

The sun has arrrived in the Okanagan and this summer will be buzzing with music, food, markets, and fun for all.

Here’s a roundup (but certainly not exclusive list) of some of the must-attend events in KelownaPenticton, and Vernon.


📍 KELOWNA
🎆 Canada Day Celebrations
📅 July 1 | Waterfront Park
Enjoy live music, multicultural food, artisan markets, and fireworks over the lake.
🎸 Rock the Lake
📅 July 11–13 | Prospera Place
A 3-day outdoor rock fest with bands like Simple Plan and Sam Roberts Band.
🎪 Downtown Kelowna Block Party
📅 July 20 | Bernard Avenue
Free, all-ages street festival with vendors, food trucks, and entertainment
🎤 Parks Alive!
📅 July–August | Various Parks
50+ free live events across Kelowna’s parks all summer long.

📍 PENTICTON

🚗 Peach City Beach Cruise
📅 June 20–22 | Lakeshore Drive
Classic car show with hundreds of antique and hot rod vehicles.
🎤 Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival
📅 June 27–29 | Various Locations
Tribute artists, contests, and Elvis-themed entertainment.
🍖 Penticton Rib Fest
📅 July 25–27 | Skaha Lake Park
Award-winning ribs, live music, and family fun at this free event.
🍑 Penticton Peach Festival
📅 August 6–10 | Okanagan Lake Park
Parades, carnival rides, music, and 5 days of family fun.

📍 VERNON

☀️ Sunshine Festival
📅 June 21 | Downtown Vernon
Six blocks of food trucks, live music, vendors, and activities.
🎶 Caetani Summer Music Festival
📅 July 19 | Caetani Centre
Live outdoor music featuring local and Canadian acts.
⚾ Funtastic Sports & Music Festival
📅 June 30–July 3 | Various Locations
Slo-pitch tournament + live music = one epic weekend.

There are SO many additional events happening throughout the Okanagan that it would be impossible to list them all here, BUT some great resources to keep track of upcoming events are:
Facebook Events Near You

Enjoy all the joy that the Okanagan has to offer and hope to see you out and about this summer!