Your Guide to Life in the Okanagan Valley
🍎 NARAMATA EVENT GUIDE Naramata Community Market: A Guide to the Final Wednesday of 2026 How to plan the last regular market evening of the season at Manitou Park on Wednesday, September 30. September 22, 2026·9 min read·Rico Manazza Naramata’s weekly market has one more regular Wednesday on the 2026 calendar. The final date is … Read more
SOUTH OKANAGAN LIFESTYLE · 2026 South Okanagan Farmers Markets: Your Complete 2026 Guide From Penticton’s legendary Saturday market to the hidden gems in Oliver, Osoyoos, and Summerland — here’s everything you need to know about market season in the valley. May 5, 2026 · 8 min read · Rico Manazza There’s a particular kind of … Read more
🌱 MARKET INSIGHT · SOUTH OKANAGAN What Farmers Markets Tell Us About the South Okanagan Real Estate Market This Spring Every spring, the same shift happens — vendors set up their stalls, locals start showing up on Saturday mornings, and the valley quietly comes back to life. It turns out that’s not just about fresh … Read more
Key Takeaways South Okanagan farmers markets typically open in late April or May — Penticton’s is one of BC’s most celebrated. Each town’s market has its own character: Penticton is the biggest, Summerland is charming and orchard-focused, Oliver leans into wine country, and Osoyoos draws on desert-region produce. Spring market season is also the best … Read more