π Verified Local Guide
Okanagan Events Calendar
September 2026
Your guide to what it actually feels like to be here this September β waterfront festivals, farmers markets, arts and culture, outdoor gatherings, live music, Indigenous community events, food and fall celebrations across the South Okanagan and Similkameen.
β Plan Around These
Featured Events β September 2026
Four distinctive ways to experience the region this month, from Skaha Lake and Summerland to Okanagan Falls and the Similkameen.
September 12β13
Penticton Dragon Boat Festival
π Skaha Lake Park / Penticton Paddling Centre, 124 South Beach Drive, Penticton
The 25th annual festival presents two days of dragon-boat racing on Skaha Lake. The spectator area also includes a vendors market, food trucks and a beverage garden.
September 18
Festival Within a Festival
π George Ryga Arts and Cultural Centre, 9525 Wharton Street, Summerland
A family-friendly, admission-by-donation gathering with local artists, live performances, artisan vendors and hands-on activities. The organizer is monitoring wildfire conditions, so check the official page before travelling.
September 18β20
Salmon Feast
π sxΜΚ·ΙxΜΚ·nitkΚ· (Okanagan Falls) Provincial Park, Green Lake Road, Okanagan Falls
The Syilx Okanagan Nation's three-day gathering honours the river through ceremonies, a canoe paddle, cultural activities and a Sunday salmon feast.
September 26
Similkameen Sizzle 2026
π Memorial Park, 417 7th Avenue, Keremeos
Canada's hot pepper festival, featuring an artisan market, food trucks, children's activities, hot-sauce and pepper-eating contests, a beer garden and live music.
π Full Calendar
September 2026 Events
A curated calendar of verified South Okanagan and Similkameen events, organized by week. Details were confirmed on August 25, 2026; always check the official organizer before attending.
Tue
Sep
π Live Music
Free Live Music Tuesday with Lewis Cardinal
Lewis Cardinal performs under the winery pergola, with food available from Pit Stop Smokery.
OliverOfficial Details βFriβSun
Sep
π΅ Music & Community
Country Bluegrass Jamboree
A three-day country and bluegrass jamboree organized by the Keremeos Rodeo Association.
KeremeosOfficial Details βFri
Sep
ποΈ Market
Keremeos Friday Night Market
An evening community market in Keremeos Memorial Park, organized by Kool Beans.
KeremeosOfficial Details βFriβMon
Sep
πͺ Outdoor Recreation
Paragliding Fly-In
A Labour Day weekend paragliding gathering accompanied by an artisan market, live music and a barbecue.
Oliver / Mount BaldyOfficial Details βFri
Sep
πΈ Live Music & Automotive
Revved Up and Rockin'
A Show n Shine kickoff featuring BCDC, local band The Contractors, vendors, an auto-parts swap meet and dancing.
PrincetonOfficial Details βFriβSun
Sep
𧑠Indigenous Culture & Community
Similkameen Pow Wow of Champions
A three-day pow wow presented by the Lower Similkameen Indian Band at Ashnola Campground.
KeremeosOfficial Details βSat
Sep
π Automotive Festival
2026 Princeton Show n Shine
A downtown display of vehicles accompanied by vendors, local shopping and live music.
PrincetonOfficial Details βSat
Sep
π Astronomy And Nature
Evening Treasures
A telescope viewing of Saturn, star clusters and nebulae, plus a laser-guided constellation tour; advance tickets are required.
OsoyoosOfficial Details βSat
Sep
ποΈ Market
Penticton Downtown Community Market 2026
The final market of the 2026 season features hundreds of vendors selling handmade goods, food, jewellery, collectibles, antiques and furniture, alongside live music and entertainment.
PentictonOfficial Details βSat
Sep
π Food And Wine
βHauteβ Dog Days of Summer
A poolside build-your-own gourmet hot-dog afternoon hosted by Blasted Church, with wine available separately.
Okanagan FallsOfficial Details βSatβSun
Sep
π£ Sports & Festival
Penticton Dragon Boat Festival
The 25th annual festival presents two days of dragon-boat racing on Skaha Lake. The spectator area also includes a vendors market, food trucks and a beverage garden.
PentictonOfficial Details βSun
Sep
π Wine & Food Festival
Tailgate Wine Festival at Manitou Park
The revived harvest celebration brings Naramata beverage producers together for an afternoon of wine samples, local food trucks and music. The event is restricted to guests aged 19 and older.
NaramataOfficial Details βTue
Sep
ποΈ Spoken Word & Storytelling
Outspoken!
Regional poets, storytellers, spoken-word artists and writers share live work in a welcoming winery setting. The organizer is monitoring wildfire conditions, so check the official page before travelling.
SummerlandOfficial Details βThuβSun
Sep
π Sports
Vancouver Canucks Training Camp 2026
The Vancouver Canucks open their season with a four-day training camp at the SOEC. Public on-ice sessions and free fan activations are planned, with the detailed schedule to be announced later.
PentictonOfficial Details βFri
Sep
π¨ Family & Community Festival
Festival Within a Festival
A family-friendly, admission-by-donation gathering with local artists, live performances, artisan vendors and hands-on activities. The organizer is monitoring wildfire conditions, so check the official page before travelling.
SummerlandOfficial Details βFriβSun
Sep
𧑠Indigenous Culture And Community
Salmon Feast
The Syilx Okanagan Nation's three-day gathering honours the river through ceremonies, a canoe paddle, cultural activities and a Sunday salmon feast.
Okanagan FallsOfficial Details βSat
Sep
π Arts & Community Festival
Artiverse 2026 Block Party at the Leir House Cultural Centre
The Penticton & District Community Arts Council's annual fundraising celebration combines art, sustainability and community around the theme βElemental Threads: The Human Weave.β Programming includes live entertainment, a night market and art walk, local beer and wine, food trucks and all-ages activities.
PentictonOfficial Details βSat
Sep
πΊ Craft Beverages And Live Music
Cask & Keg
The tenth annual daytime festival features regional beer, cider and spirits, food trucks, live music, Beer Olympics and a stein-holding challenge.
OliverOfficial Details βSun
Sep
π Community Festival And Wine
Festival of the Grape
A family-friendly Wine Capital Weekend celebration with regional wine, food trucks, live music, an artisan market, children's activities and the Grape Stomp.
OliverOfficial Details βSun
Sep
π Fundraiser & Recreation
Terry Fox Run
A walk, wheel or run from Veterans Square to the KVR Tunnel and Old Mill Road in support of cancer research.
PrincetonOfficial Details βThu
Sep
π Theatre And Puppetry
Epidermis Circus
Ingrid Hansen performs an inventive one-hour puppetry and live-film variety show recommended for audiences aged 14 and older.
OliverOfficial Details βSat
Sep
πΆοΈ Food Festival & Family
Similkameen Sizzle 2026
Canada's hot pepper festival, featuring an artisan market, food trucks, children's activities, hot-sauce and pepper-eating contests, a beer garden and live music.
KeremeosOfficial Details βπ Every Wednesday Β· 4:00β7:00 PM
π Manitou Park, Old Main Road Β· September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
π Every Saturday Β· 8:30 AMβ1:00 PM
Penticton Farmers' Market 2026
π Penticton Farmers' Market, 100 Block of Main Street Β· September 5, 12, 19 and 26
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September Events FAQ
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What events are happening in the South Okanagan in September 2026?
September highlights include the Penticton Dragon Boat Festival, Ryga Arts Festival programming in Summerland, the Syilx Okanagan Nation Salmon Feast, Vancouver Canucks Training Camp, Festival of the Grape, Princeton Show n Shine, and Similkameen Sizzle in Keremeos.
Where does this September events calendar focus?
The calendar prioritizes Penticton, Naramata, Summerland, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos and Princeton. We include only events with a specific September 2026 source and do not fill gaps with unconfirmed prior-year dates.
Which September events may interest families?
Family-oriented options include the Penticton Dragon Boat Festival spectator area, Festival Within a Festival, Princeton Show n Shine, Festival of the Grape and Similkameen Sizzle. Review the official event page for admission rules, age restrictions and schedule changes.
Are there recurring farmers markets in September?
Yes. The Penticton Farmersβ Market runs Saturdays through September 26, and the Naramata Community Market runs Wednesdays through September 30. Follow the official links for weather or schedule updates.
How often is this calendar updated?
Living in the Okanagan prepares each monthly page from official organizers, municipalities, venues and destination calendars, then updates material changes when they are confirmed. Always verify directly with the organizer before travelling.
How can an organizer submit a South Okanagan event?
Use the Living in the Okanagan contact page and include the event name, 2026 date and time, venue, community, concise description, official URL and organizer contact details.
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Event details were verified from official organizers, municipalities, venues or destination calendars on August 25, 2026. Dates, times, admission, venues and availability can change. Always confirm directly through the linked source before attending.