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Okanagan Events Calendar
Your monthly guide to what’s happening across the valley — festivals, markets, concerts, wine events, sports, and community happenings from Penticton to Osoyoos and everywhere in between.
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Featured Events — August 2026
The biggest events happening this month across the Okanagan. These are the ones worth planning your calendar around.
August 5 – 9
Penticton Peach Festival 2026
📍 Okanagan Lake Park, Penticton · Free
Five days of free family fun at Okanagan Lake Park, including live entertainment, carnival rides, food, sports, and the Peach N’ Beach Parade on Saturday, August 8. All festival performances are free.
August 8 – 16 · Dusk to Dawn
42nd Annual Mount Kobau Star Party
📍 Mount Kobau, near Osoyoos
Eight nights of dark-sky observing on Mount Kobau. Astronomy enthusiasts gather for telescope viewing, astrophotography, and camping under some of the clearest skies in British Columbia.
August 13 · 7:00 – 11:00 PM
Perseids Meteor Shower at DRAO
📍 Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, Kaleden · Free
A free evening of astronomy talks and meteor-shower viewing at Canada’s leading radio astronomy site. Visitors must fully power off electronic devices before entering the radio-silent grounds.
August 29 · 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
True Rhythm Festival
📍 Okanagan Lake Park, Penticton · Ticketed
A new all-ages waterfront festival featuring Public Enemy, G-Eazy, Collie Buddz, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Bedouin Soundclash, and more across hip-hop, reggae, and Canadian alternative music.
📅 Full Calendar
August 2026 Events
Everything we’ve found happening across the Okanagan this month, organized by week. Dates and details are confirmed at time of publishing — always verify with the official organizer before attending.
Wed–Sun
Aug
🎪 Festival
Penticton Peach Festival 2026
Five days of free family entertainment, parades, carnival rides, sports, food, and live performances. The Peach N’ Beach Parade runs Saturday, August 8 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. All festival performances are free.
PentictonPeach Fest Info →Wed
Aug
🛍️ Market
Naramata Community Farmers Market
A family-friendly lakeside market featuring local produce, food, wine, beer, pottery, jewellery, and other handmade goods. The market runs every Wednesday through September.
NaramataMarket Details →Thu
Aug
🛍️ Night Market
Penticton Night Market at Gyro Park
Food trucks, local vendors, live music, and an Okanagan sunset at a free, family- and dog-friendly Thursday night market.
PentictonNight Market Details →Sat–Sun
Aug
🔭 Outdoors
42nd Annual Mount Kobau Star Party
Eight nights of dark-sky observing, telescope viewing, astrophotography, and camping on Mount Kobau. Check the official site for access, registration, mountain conditions, and event rules.
OsoyoosStar Party Info →Sat
Aug
👑 Family
Summerland Princess Picnic
A magical outdoor morning with princess characters, songs, dancing, stories, and family activities. Every attendee needs a ticket, except infants under 12 months attending with a paying adult.
SummerlandPicnic Details →Sat
Aug
🔭 Science
Saturday Summer Science Series at DRAO
DRAO researcher Dave Del Rizzo presents Astronomy Technology Development and Engineering at the observatory’s monthly summer science series.
KaledenScience Series Details →Tue
Aug
🏃 Community
RDOS Amazing Race — Keremeos
Teams of three to four participants, including at least one adult, race through community challenges and clues. Registration closes August 7, and the race begins at 6:00 PM.
KeremeosOfficial RDOS Details →Wed
Aug
🎵 Live Music
Music in the Park — Ray Roper Collective featuring Lisa Dunn
A free, all-ages Wednesday evening concert at Gyro Park from the Downtown Penticton summer music series.
PentictonConcert Details →Thu
Aug
☄️ Astronomy
Perseids Meteor Shower at DRAO
Astronomy talks run from 7:30 to 9:00 PM, followed by meteor-shower viewing. All electronics must be completely powered off before entering the radio-silent site.
KaledenMeteor Shower Details →Thu
Aug
🏃 Community
RDOS Amazing Race — Okanagan Falls
Teams of three to four participants, including at least one adult, complete community challenges and solve clues. Registration closes August 7, and the race begins at 6:00 PM.
Okanagan FallsOfficial RDOS Details →Sat
Aug
🎧 Music
Silent Disco at District Wine Village
Dance in the centre plaza with supplied wireless headphones and three music channels from DJ Shakes. The event runs rain or shine.
OliverSilent Disco Details →Sat
Aug
🎵 Concert
Dear Rouge at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
JUNO Award-winning indie-rock band Dear Rouge closes the Tinhorn Creek Sunset Concert Series beneath the open Okanagan sky. Optional shuttle service is available from Oliver, Osoyoos, and Penticton.
OliverConcert Details →Wed
Aug
🎵 Live Music
Music in the Park — Dixie Fried Hep Katz
The final free concert in Penticton’s 2026 Music in the Park series, featuring Dixie Fried Hep Katz at Gyro Park.
PentictonConcert Details →Thu
Aug
🛍️ Night Market
Penticton Night Market at Gyro Park
A free Thursday evening of food trucks, local finds, live music, and an Okanagan sunset. Families and leashed dogs are welcome.
PentictonNight Market Details →Sun
Aug
🛍️ Market
Summerland Rotary Sunday Market
Downtown Summerland’s Sunday market features local food, artisans, boutique vendors, entertainment, and participating Bottleneck Drive wineries.
SummerlandMarket Details →Wed
Aug
🛍️ Market
Naramata Community Farmers Market
A late-summer evening market with local produce, food, drinks, pottery, jewellery, and handmade goods beside Manitou Beach.
NaramataMarket Details →Thu
Aug
🛍️ Night Market
Penticton Night Market at Gyro Park
Food trucks, local vendors, live music, and a waterfront sunset at the final August edition of Penticton’s Thursday night market.
PentictonNight Market Details →Sat
Aug
🛍️ Market
Penticton Farmers’ Market
Peak harvest season brings South Okanagan fruit, vegetables, eggs, honey, baking, preserves, and locally made goods from up to 90-plus vendors.
PentictonMarket Details →Sat
Aug
🎵 Wine & Music
Live Music & Food Truck Saturday at River Stone Winery
A laid-back winery afternoon featuring Calvin Kelly from 1:00 to 3:00 PM and the BoBettys food truck from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No ticket is required.
OliverWinery Event Details →Sat
Aug
🎵 Festival
True Rhythm Festival
An all-ages waterfront festival featuring Public Enemy, G-Eazy, Collie Buddz, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Bedouin Soundclash, and more.
PentictonFestival Details →🔁 Every Saturday · 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 100 Block Main Street, Penticton · Aug 8, 15, 22, 29
🔁 Every Saturday · 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Downtown Penticton · Aug 8, 15, 22, 29
🔁 Every Wednesday · 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Naramata Community Farmers Market
📍 Manitou Beach Park, Naramata · Aug 5, 12, 19, 26
🔁 Every Sunday · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Summerland Rotary Sunday Market
📍 Main Street, downtown Summerland · Aug 9, 16, 23, 30
🔁 Selected Saturdays · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Live Music & Food Truck Saturdays
📍 River Stone Estate Winery, Oliver · Aug 8, 15, 29
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Events Calendar FAQ
Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the Okanagan in August 2026, submitting events, and getting the most out of your valley weekends.
What events are happening in the Okanagan in August 2026?
Verified August highlights include the Penticton Peach Festival from August 5 to 9, the Mount Kobau Star Party from August 8 to 16, Music in the Park on August 12 and 19, the Perseids Meteor Shower event at DRAO on August 13, Dear Rouge at Tinhorn Creek and the District Wine Village Silent Disco on August 15, and True Rhythm Festival on August 29.
Where can I find South Okanagan events in August 2026?
This calendar covers verified events in Penticton, Naramata, Summerland, Oliver, Osoyoos, Okanagan Falls, Keremeos, Kaleden, and nearby communities. Each event links to an official organizer, venue, municipal source, or authoritative tourism listing.
Which August 2026 events are family-friendly?
The Penticton Peach Festival, Naramata Community Farmers Market, Penticton Night Market, Summerland Princess Picnic, DRAO Summer Science Series, Summerland Rotary Sunday Market, and Penticton Farmers’ Market are family-friendly options. Check the official event page for age restrictions and ticket requirements.
Are there recurring farmers markets or live-music events in August?
Yes. Penticton has its Farmers’ Market and Downtown Community Market every Saturday, Naramata has its community market every Wednesday, Penticton Night Market runs Thursday evenings, Summerland Rotary Sunday Market runs Sundays, and River Stone Estate Winery hosts live music and food trucks on selected Saturdays.
How often is this events calendar updated?
The calendar is updated near the start of each month using official organizers, municipalities, venues, and authoritative local tourism sources. Event details may still change, so confirm directly through the linked source before attending.
How can an event organizer submit an event to this calendar?
Use the contact form at livingintheokanagan.ca/contact-us/. Include the event name, date and time, venue, community, short description, official URL, and organizer contact details. Submissions for September 2026 are welcome now.
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Event details are confirmed at time of publishing. Dates, times, pricing, and availability may change — always confirm directly with the event organizer or official venue before attending. This page is updated monthly by Living in the Okanagan. Last updated: August 2026.