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Kelowna Area Events
Jul20

7 Kelowna Area Events for July 2021

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Check out these Kelowna area events for July 2021 if you’re in the area. There’s plenty going on thanks to Canada Day celebrations. Plus, Kelowna has a thriving summer social scene where you’ll find kids camps, concerts, and food festivals. 

Vibrant Vine Concerts — Do The Okanagan
Thu., Jul. 1, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 

On July 1, enjoy the music from N.F.A. The Dance Rock Band that features the talents of the renowned Guillermo “del Toro” on the keys & vocals, Greg “Gigi” Gaspari on lead guitar, Adam “MadMan” MacGregor on bass and vocals, and Jay “JAGostino” Agostino rounding out the rhythm section on drums, adding his whiskey-induced voice. $30 pr person. 

Canada Day Dinner – Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
Thu., Jul. 1, 6:00 p.m. 

Celebrate Canada Day with Mission Hill Family Estate Winery. The evening will feature a selection of our aromatic, summer wines, paired impeccably with a four-course meal that is a true reflection and celebration of Canadian food and wine. 

Live Music Thursday’s — Off the Grid Organic Winery
Thu., Jul. 1, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

Join us for Live music with the Tree Huggers while on their BC Tour. Table is available no earlier than 4:45pm – Pizza Truck & Wine by the bottle are available.  (No outside food or beverage is allowed). Book now, tables are limited. 

Melissa Livingstone – The Vibrant Vine Winery
Sat., Jul. 3, 5:30 p.m. 

Melissa Livingstone is a BCCMA award nominee, Denim on the Diamond contest winner and Canadian Country Radio Artist. Okanagan local, Melissa Livingstone brings a fun & heartfelt performance every time she’s on the stage. Her love of music is evident as soon as you see her with her guitar. 

Wacky Improv! Games! TV & Film! 

Mon., Jul. 5, 4:00 p.m. – Fri., Jul. 9, 11:00 p.m. 

Annual kids’ camp for ages 7-13. Participants will flex their funny bones by developing characters, timing and instincts useful to all forms of theatre. This class will teach you how to work with others, so come join us and unleash your creativity! We will also dabble in TV & Film exploring on set focus, etiquette and work habits with some famous movie scenes and commercials. Work is recorded, viewed and discussed. 

Volim Valley Festival
Fri., Jul. 9, 3:00 p.m. – Mon., Jul. 12, 6:00 a.m. 

Join us for the very first Volim Valley Music Festival in beautiful Kelowna, BC.  

This European inspired festival is aimed at creating an amazing festival filled with love, fun, and expression. 

Music: The main stage will bring to you a mix of electronic genres such as; House, Tech house, Drum N’ Bass, Dubstep, Techno, Hardstyle, Trance, Psy Trance and many more! All from local and International artists. 

Volim Valley’s second stage, the “Live Lodge” will have a mix of live bands playing music with folk, blues, rock, and alternative influences. 

Osoyoos Ribfest
Fri., Jul. 23, 11:00 a.m. – Sun., Jul. 25, 7:00 p.m. 

Okanagan Ribfest serving up the Best in slow-cooked Ribs, Tasty Chicken, Juicy Brisket, and Sweet Pulled Pork. No entry fee.  

Be sure to check out these Kelowna area events if you’re in the area this July. Need somewhere to stay while in Kelowna? We’ve got luxury vacation cottages for different-sized groups and budgets at La Casa Cottage Resort.  

June 2021 Kelowna Events
May28

June 2021 Events in Kelowna (+ the Kelowna Area)

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Looking for something to do in the Kelowna area this spring? As more people get the CIVID vaccine and the weather heats up to accommodate more outdoor events, Kelowna is in full swing when it comes to concerts, theater, and food. Keep reading to find a few cool things to do in Kelowna this June.

June 2021 Events in Kelowna

Golf & Tacos – Early Summer Group Lessons
Tue., Jun. 1, 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. (recurring)

Kelowna Driving Range powered by Toptracer
3810 Casorso Rd, Kelowna, BC

Golf & Tacos is about reducing the barriers that prevent women from taking up the sport early in their careers, and creating experiences that keep them in the game for the long run. Golf & Tacos is rolling into the Okanagan and ready to kick things off with our first season in 2021. Whether you’ve played for years, or picking up a club for the first time, there’s a place here for you. This event requires preregistration.

1. Saturday Night Trivia at Creekside Pub and Grill
Sat., Jun. 5, 8:00 – 10:30 p.m. (recurring)

Creekside Pub & Grill-LRS
3929 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, BC

Tremendous Trivia and Creekside Pub and Grill are returning with their weekly trivia show, every Saturday night at 8:00 PM.
It is free to play with purchase, immensely entertaining, and designed to appeal to players of all ages and abilities. In addition to random draw prizes, there will be weekly winner gift certificates and a trophy for the winning team!

2. Earth to Table Vegan Market
Sun., Jun. 6, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

House of Rose Winery
2270 Garner Rd, Kelowna, BC

Join us for a vegan farmer’s market! Vegan vendors, vegan food trucks, and vegan wine! Live music will occur from 11 until 2 pm by Mary L, a fabulous singer/songwriter. Family-friendly and dogs (on leash) are welcome.

3. Metabridge Live Convention
Wed., Jun. 9, 6:00 p.m. – Fri., Jun. 11, 12:00 p.m.

Manteo Waterfront Hotel & Villas
3762 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, BC

Metabridge Live is Canada’s leading technology retreat for Scale-up Founders & CEOs. This flagship event brings together a curated group of executives from across Canada to the Okanagan for 2.5 days of roundtables, experiences, and C-level events. Joining the group are seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors to help these scaling companies navigate growth beyond regional boundaries.

4. Fathers Day ‘Big Reds’ Dinner
Sun., Jun. 20, 6:00 p.m.

Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
1730 Mission Hill Rd, West Kelowna, BC

Celebrate Father’s Day with a big and bold dinner at Mission Hill Winery. Our culinary team will prepare a four-course dinner featuring a main course of mouth-watering meats straight from the BBQ. Each course will be paired with one of our big reds, to complement the bold flavours in the dish.

5. Life Worth Living Concert – Ben Klick
Fri., Jun. 25, 5:00 p.m.

Camelot Vineyards
3489 E Kelowna Rd, Kelowna, BC
Ben Klick is a fun-loving entertainer and storyteller with a huge heart for my family and community. Over the years, Ben has achieved multiple British Columbia Country Music Awards, International Country Music Awards, named a Distinguished Alumni at Okanagan College, and a Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for my work within the music industry.
From out of town but don’t want to miss out? Book in to one of La Casa Cottages‘ luxury vacation rentals so that you can take part in the festivities this spring and summer!
May Events in Kelowna
May03

7 May Events in Kelowna (2021)

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Looking for something to do in the Okanagan this spring? Here are 7 May events in Kelowna happening this year. 

1) Tour & Taste Okanagan’s Wine Country 

May 02 – all day
Various locations throughout the Kelowna area

Tour the Okanagan’s beautiful wine country with a friendly, knowledgeable tour guide. Your wine tour will include complimentary pick up and drop off in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. This tour operates daily and features tastings at Volcanic Hills, The Hatch, Off The Grid, Indigenous World, and Rollingdale. 

2) Jodi B Concert 

May 06, 6PM – 8PM
The Vibrant Winery – 3240 Pooley Road, Kelowna B.C.

From live looping on the streets to performing at international festivals, Jodie B conducts the sound of a smoky blues bar in the electronic future. She orchestrates through a purple bass, a Fender Tele. and a 6 key harmonica belt, often performing alongside her sister Nique Blue, with mandolin, saxophone and guitar. 

The Vibrant Winery will also be featuring other guests throughout the month:

  • Major Manbo, Fri May 14 – 6:00pm 
  • KINGA Jazz, Fri May 21st – 5:30pm
  • Melissa Livingstone, Thur May 27th – 6:00pm 

3) Wine & Seafood Bar culinary pairing and Jazz Experience

May 08, 5PM – 7PM
Grizzli Winery – 2550 Boucherie Road, Kelowna B.C. 

Snag a limited spot at the Grizzli Winery fireside for an enhanced wine and food pairing experience with Shucked Oyster Co’s Seafood Bar and Jazz background music.

4) Mother’s Day Dinner 

May 09, 6PM
Mission Hill Winery – 1730 Mission Hill Road, Kelowna B.C.

This Mother’s Day, celebrate with a spectacular dinner seated in Mission Hill Winery’s stunning outdoor Loggia. Your experience begins with an Exhilaration Sparkling Rosé. Executive Sous Chef Adam Vaughn and his culinary team will then prepare an unforgettable, four-course dinner, paired with wines hand-picked by our Sommelier. 

5) Survivorman Nature Fest

May 09, 11AM – 4PM
Okanagan College – 1000 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna, BC

This event is an environmental music festival featuring Les Stroud – AKA Survivorman. Les Stroud will also be performing a private concert Saturday evening for adults and hosting a Survivorman Hike on Sunday. There are limited spots available so be sure to sign up for this free event. 

6) Kelowna Lobster Fest

May 14, 2021 6PM – 11PM
The Canadian Brewhouse, 3030 Pandosy St. #130, Kelowna B.C.

Tickets are only $39.99 and include lobster, Caesar salad, baked mac and cheese, and garlic toast. Call the location to book your reservation or reserve online. COVID safety guidelines will be in effect all night. 

7) Tomato & Basil Festival 

May 23, 10AM – 5PM
The Kelowna Flower Farm – 3683 Berard Road, Kelowna B.C.

Browse a large selection of herbs with an unmatched assortment of basils while you enjoy fresh salsa and Latin music. There will be 20 varieties of tomato plants for sale, including heirloom tomatoes and “Sweetheart of the Patio”, a compact container variety.

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Please contact the venue or host for current details regarding COVID safety measures and/or unexpected cancellations. 

Abbotsford's Tulip Festival
Apr15

Abbotsford’s Tulip Festival is moving to the North Okanagan 

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Abbotsford’s Tulip Festival has called Fraser Vallery it’s home for four years. Now, it’s time to move on. Organizers of the one-of-a-kind outdoor event announced that the Tulip Festival will be moving to the North Okanagan in the Armstrong area as of this year. 

The Tulip Festival has been a staple of British Columbia culture for so long. Let’s look at where it came from…and where it’s going! 

History of Abbotsford’s Tulip Festival 

The Warmerdam family moved to Canada from the Netherlands in the 1950s, taking up residence in the Fraser Valley. Here, they put their horticultural knowledge and farming experience to work. A few acres of beautiful, blooming daffodil flowers were the result.  

By 1974, Peter Warmerdam, the family patriarch, expanded into Abbotsford’s Sumas Prairie and began to plant and grow gladiolus. The family farm grew to include tulips, daffodils, and peonies soon after. Tulips and daffodils grew well in their greenhouse, too, making them available year-round.  

Alexis Warmerdam, Peter’s granddaughter, came up with an idea: The Bloom Tulip Festival. Locals and tourists would be able to waltz through the vast tulip fields and bask in the vibrant colours while taking part in other outdoor activities, as well. And so, in the summer of 2016, the first Abbotsford’s Tulip Festival was born. 

Tulip Festival Community Outreach  

The Tulip Festival group, colloquially called Bloom, gives back to the community that supports them each and every year. The festival is a touchpoint between local volunteer groups, charities and interested boards, and the community at large. Bloom has donated $120,000 and counting back into the community in various ways so far. Armstrong and the North Okanagan will truly be lucky to have them.  

The festival group has received several awards for their community work, including the 2017 UFV Young Distinguished Alumni Award, the 2016 Abbotsford Business Excellence Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and a 2017 Abbotsford Business Excellence Tourism Nominee. 

Tulips 101: The Planting Lifecycle  

Did you know: Tulip bulbs arrive in Canada from the Netherlands in Fall, just in time to start planting around October. Throughout the winter, the bulbs remain dormant; they are kept safe from damage by ensuring proper field drainage from any unwanted moisture.  

Spring is harvest time; come April, the flowers are ready for harvest. Workers can harvest the tulips and bundle them, preparing them for sale and display. Plenty of tulips are left in the field, unpicked. These make up the basis of the Tulip Festival display.  

A specialized tool removes petals from the tulip stem and allows the bulb to fully mature (yes—even after being picked!). Mid-May is when the bulbs should be fully bloomed and ready for distribution. Harvesting the full bulbs after 8 weeks (post-bloom) allows them to be cleaned, dried, and prepared for the next year’s replanting.  

See You There 

The Tulip Festival will bloom in the Northern Okanagan this year. Will we see you there? 

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