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!
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2024 Penticton events and festivals calendar
Frost Fest Winter Carnival – 20th January
Snakebite Film Festival – 1st to 4th February
“Hello Spring” Artisan Showcase Market – 23rd and 24th March
Ignite the Arts Festival Community Week (free) – 22nd to 28th March
Ignite the Arts Festival (ticketed event) – 29th to 31st March
Okanagan Fest of Ale – 12th and 13th April
Sports and Fitness Expo – 21st April
Meadowlark Nature Festival – 16th to 20th May
Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest – 6th to 8th June
Penticton Elvis Festival – 27th to 30th June
Canada Day Celebration in Gyro Park – 1st July
Penticton Scottish Festival – 5th and 6th July
Grandfondo – 14th July
Peach Festival – 7th to 11th August
Iron Man Canada – 25th August
Pentastic Hot Jazz & Music Festival – 6th to 8th September
Penticton Beer Run – 5th October
Pentiction Beer Block Party – 4th to 8th October
Christmas Light Up Event – Early December
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
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:
Cleland Community Theatre – plays, musicals, film festivals, live music
South Okanagan Events Centre – major artists, hockey, musicals, productions
Many Hats Theatre – plays, musicals
Tempest Theatre – plays, musicals, comedy, film festivals, arts
Orchard House – live music
The HUB on Martin – live music, comedy
The Dream Cafe – live music, comedy
The Barking Parrot Bar – live music
Highway 97 Brewing Co – live music, comedy
Cannery Brewing Co – live music
Slackwater Brewing – live music
