📅 Updated Monthly
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 — July 2026
The biggest events happening this month across the Okanagan. These are the ones worth planning your calendar around.
July 1
Osoyoos Cherry Fiesta & Canada Day
📍 Downtown Osoyoos
Osoyoos kicks off summer with its annual Cherry Fiesta on Canada Day — a pancake breakfast, community parade, live entertainment, and a craft vendor market through downtown, capped off with a fireworks display over Osoyoos Lake after dark. One of the valley’s best small-town Canada Day celebrations.
July 3 – 4
Penticton Scottish Festival & Highland Games
📍 King’s Park, Penticton
Two days of Scottish culture in the heart of the Okanagan — pipe bands, Highland dancing, heavy events, clan tents, and a beer garden. A long-running summer tradition that kicks off the busiest stretch of Penticton’s event calendar.
July 15
Soirée en Rouge
📍 Phantom Creek Estates, Oliver
The South Okanagan’s most spectacular summer wine event returns — guests dress in their best red attire for an evening of wine, dining, and dancing set against the vineyards of Phantom Creek Estates. One of the region’s most photographed nights of the year.
July 24 – 26
Ribfest Penticton
📍 Okanagan Lake Park, Penticton
Ribfest returns to Penticton’s lakeshore for a weekend of ribbers, food and drink vendors, a craft and artisan vendor village, headlining live music each night, and family activities including inflatables and face painting. A free-to-attend, all-ages summer staple.
📅 Full Calendar
July 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.
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July
🎆 Canada Day
Osoyoos Cherry Fiesta & Canada Day Celebrations
Osoyoos’s biggest community day of the year. A pancake breakfast and parade kick off the morning, followed by a craft vendor market and live entertainment through downtown, capped off with fireworks over Osoyoos Lake after dark.
Osoyoos Event Info →Wed
July
🎵 Live Music
Canada Day with Desert Kings at Howling Coyote Pub
Oliver’s Canada Day night out — live music from Desert Kings on the patio at one of the town’s most popular pubs.
Oliver Details →Fri–Sat
July
🎪 Festival
Penticton Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Pipe bands, Highland dancing, heavy events, clan tents, and a beer garden bring a taste of Scotland to Penticton for the weekend. A long-running summer tradition that kicks off the valley’s busiest event stretch.
Penticton Festival Info →Fri
July
🎵 Live Music
Osoyoos Music in the Park — 2026 Season Kickoff
Osoyoos’s beloved free summer concert series returns to the Gyro Park bandshell every Friday night through August. Family-friendly and free to attend, with cover bands and local acts on the 2026 lineup.
Osoyoos Full Lineup →Sat–Sun
July
🏁 Motorsports
Malicious Monster Truck Tour
The Malicious Monster Truck Tour rolls into Penticton Speedway for two nights of monster trucks, FMX stunt jumps, and a tough truck competition — a loud, family-friendly kickoff to the summer racing season.
Penticton Tickets →Sun
July
🚴 Outdoors
12th Annual Okanagan Trestles Tour
A fun, non-competitive ride down the historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail — starting at Myra Canyon’s 18 trestles and two tunnels (80km) or halfway at Chute Lake (40km), finishing with live music, BBQ, and drinks at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. Shuttle service available from Penticton.
Valley-Wide Route & Registration →Sat
July
🛍️ Market
Penticton Farmers’ Market & Downtown Community Market
Peak summer market season in downtown Penticton. Both markets run side by side every Saturday through the summer — farm-fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, local wine and cider, and buskers filling Main Street.
Penticton Market Info →Sat
July
🍷 Wine Event
Sunset Soiree in the Vineyard
An evening vineyard dinner event at District Wine Village — cocktails, a multi-course meal, and Oliver’s wine country scenery as the backdrop.
Oliver Details →Wed
July
🍷 Wine Gala
Soirée en Rouge
The South Okanagan’s most spectacular summer wine event — an evening of wine, dinner, and dancing at Phantom Creek Estates with guests dressed head-to-toe in red. Widely considered one of the region’s must-attend nights of the year.
Oliver Tickets →Wed–Sat
July
🎨 Arts & Culture
Canadian National Square, Round & Clog Dance Festival
An international dance festival bringing callers, cuers, and dancers from across Canada and beyond to Penticton for four days of square, round, and clog dancing.
Penticton Festival Info →Sat
July
🎵 Live Music
DJ Shakes — Dance Night in the Plaza
A summer dance night in the District Wine Village’s centre plaza with DJ Shakes — headphones supplied for the silent-disco-style setup.
Oliver Details →Thu
July
🎵 Live Music
Eagle Eyes — Tribute to the Eagles
Vancouver Island’s acclaimed Eagle Eyes bring their critically praised Eagles tribute show to Oliver’s District Wine Village for one night.
Oliver Tickets →Fri–Sun
July
🍖 Food Festival
Ribfest Penticton
Ribfest returns to Penticton’s lakeshore with ribbers, snack and drink vendors, a craft and artisan vendor village, headlining live music each night, and family activities including inflatables and face painting.
Penticton Ribfest Details →Mon–Fri
July
👨👩👧 Community
Peak Summer in the South Okanagan
The last week of July settles into the valley’s classic summer rhythm — winery patios, beach days at Skaha and Osoyoos Lake, and fruit stands overflowing with peaches and apricots along Highway 97. A good stretch to explore before August’s bigger festivals arrive.
Valley-Wide Beaches Guide →🔁 Every Saturday · 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Penticton Farmers’ Market
📍 100 Block Main St, Penticton
🔁 Every Saturday · 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Downtown Community Market
📍 Downtown Penticton
🔁 Every Friday · 6:30 – 8:30 PM · Starting July 3
Osoyoos Music in the Park
📍 Gyro Park Bandshell, Osoyoos · Free
🔁 Every Sunday · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Summerland Rotary Sunday Market
📍 Summerland, through September 27
🔁 Every Friday
Fireside Fridays — Live Music & Perogies
📍 Backroads Brewing Co., Osoyoos
🔁 Weekly
Firehall Open Mic & Jam Night
📍 Firehall Brewery, Oliver
🔁 Weekly
Music Bingo — Backroads Brewing Co.
📍 Backroads Brewing Co., Osoyoos
🔁 Every Wednesday · 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wine & Song Wednesdays — Maestro’s
📍 Maestro’s Mediterranean, Kelowna · 50% off wine bottles with live music
🔁 Mid-June through mid-September · Saturdays
Live Music & Food Truck Saturdays
📍 River Stone Estate Winery, Oliver
Know an event we should include?
If you’re organizing an event in the Okanagan Valley and would like it featured on next month’s calendar, drop us a line. We prioritize community events, festivals, markets, and family-friendly activities.
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Events Calendar FAQ
Everything you need to know about using this events calendar, submitting events, and getting the most out of your Okanagan weekends.
What events are happening in the Okanagan this month?
July 2026 highlights include Canada Day and the Osoyoos Cherry Fiesta (July 1), the Penticton Scottish Festival & Highland Games (July 3–4), the Okanagan Trestles Tour bike ride (July 5), Soirée en Rouge at Phantom Creek Estates (July 15), and Ribfest Penticton (July 24–26). The Penticton Farmers’ Market and Downtown Community Market both run every Saturday. Check this page monthly for the latest listings.
Where can I find South Okanagan events?
This events calendar covers the full South Okanagan including Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Summerland, Keremeos, Okanagan Falls, Cawston, and Princeton. We update it monthly with verified events from local tourism boards, venues, and community organizations. You can also check visitpenticton.com, destinationosoyoos.com, and oliverosoyoos.com for town-specific listings.
Are these events family-friendly?
Many events listed here are family-friendly, including Canada Day celebrations, the Penticton Scottish Festival, farmers markets, and Ribfest Penticton. Soirée en Rouge and other winery events are primarily adult-oriented with wine as a central component. Always confirm details with the official organizer before attending with children.
How often is this events calendar updated?
We update this calendar at the beginning of each month with verified events for the upcoming 4–6 weeks. Featured events are confirmed with official organizers. If an event changes or cancels after we publish, we recommend checking the official event page linked in each listing for the most current information.
Can I submit an event to be featured?
Yes. If you are organizing an event in the Okanagan Valley and would like it featured on this calendar, contact us here with your event name, date, location, description, and a link to the official event page. We prioritize community events, festivals, markets, and family-friendly activities.
Do I need to confirm event details before attending?
Yes. Event details including dates, times, pricing, and locations can change on short notice. We recommend always confirming directly with the event organizer or official venue before making plans. Links to official event pages are included in each listing for easy verification.
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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: July 2026.