Back view of people sitting in front of stage at Peach Festival in Penticton, backdrop of trees

Events

Penticton buzzes with activity, from the vibrant Farmers’ Market and iconic Peach Festival to the renowned Okanagan Wine Festivals and exhilarating Ironman Canada competition, offering something for everyone all year round.

This page showcases an overview of major events and festivals in Penticton, British Columbia. Whether you’re a local looking for something to do this weekend or a visitor wanting to be immersed in the city’s vibe, we have you covered!

If you’d like your event to be added to this page, contact us at info[at]bestofpenticton.com. All dates are correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of this update (22nd November 2024).

2024 Penticton major events and festivals calendar

The following events are usually held annually.

Naramata Bench Winterfest – 22nd and 23rd November

A Sprinkle of Magic Downtown Penticton (new event) – 30th November

Magic on Main Street (parade and light up event) – 1st December

Naramata Slow Outdoor Winter Market – 6th December

2025 Penticton major events and festivals calendar

The following events are usually held annually.

Mystica Psychic Fair – 4th January

Frost Fest Winter Carnival – 17th to 19th January

Snakebite Film Festival – 30th January to 2nd February

“Hello Spring” Artisan Showcase Market – Late March, date TBC

Ignite the Arts Festival Community Week (free) – 21st to 27th March

Ignite the Arts Festival (ticketed event) – 28th to 30th March

Okanagan Fest of Ale – 11th and 12th April

Sports and Fitness Expo – Mid April, date TBC

Meadowlark Nature Festival – 15th to 19th May

Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest – 5th to 7th June

Penticton Elvis Festival – 27th to 29th June

Canada Day Celebration in Gyro Park – 1st July

Penticton Scottish Festival – 4th and 5th July

Grandfondo – 13th July

Peach Festival – 6th to 10th August

Pentastic Hot Jazz & Music Festival – 5th to 7th September

Penticton Beer Run – Early October, date TBC

Pentiction Beer Block Party – Early October, dates TBC

Yuletide Market at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre – Early November, date TBC

Yuletide at the Lakeside Christmas Market – Mid November, date TBC

Naramata Slow Outdoor Winter Market – Early December, date TBC

Magic on Main Street (parade and light up event) – Early December, date TBC

Back view of people sitting in front of stage at Peach Festival in Penticton, backdrop of trees
Peach Festival

Farmers’ Markets

Penticton Farmers’ Market – Every Saturday 8.30am to 1pm from mid April to late October

Naramata Community Farmers’ Market – Every Wednesday 4 to 7pm from early June to late September

Street view of Saturday Farmers' Market in Penticton, with small stalls on both sides of the road, pedestrians walking inbetween
Farmers’ Market in Penticton, British Columbia

Other local events

Penticton hosts a range of art exhibitions and sports competitions as well as live music, theatre and comedy events.

Popular venues include:

Sidewalk view of group of cyclists participating in the Okanagan Grandfondo, having just passed the finish line. There are spectactors behind a fence on the other side of the road
Okanagan Granfondo