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You must be 19 years of age or older to attend any Signature Event operated by the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society.
We strive to keep our website as up-to-date as possible. However, due to the fluid and ever-evolving nature of COVID-19 some information may be inaccurate. Please reach out to [email protected] for questions regarding our Signature Events, or reach out to the winery directly for information about winery events.

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Calendar of Events

November 2 - 3 and 9 - 10 and 16 - 17 and 23 - 24 and November 30 and December 1 2023

Happy Hours at Lakeside Cellars

Thursdays and Fridays just got a little more cozy this November with Happy Hour on Lakeshore Drive! Come in from the cold and warm up by lake with 10% off wine-by-the-glass...

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Lakeside Cellars, Osoyoos - Free



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December 1 - 2 and 8 - 9 and 15 - 16 and 22 - 23 2023

Christmas Market Nights at Four Shadows Winery

Join us from 1pm-8pm in the tasting room on Fridays and Saturdays leading up to Christmas for our Christmas Market Nights. Holiday shopping, music, wine tastings,...

1:00 pm - 8:00 pm Four Shadows Vineyard and Winery, BC VQA Skaha Bench - Free



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December 1, 2023

December 1st Cooking Class Dinner

Join one of only 14 guests seated in our state of the art demonstration kitchen for a locally sourced, seasonally inspired menu skillfully paired with our award...

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hester Creek Estate Winery, Oliver - $150 per person



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December 1 - 2 and 7 - 9 and 14 - 16 and 21 - 23 2023

Holiday Light Up

Meadow Vista's Signature Holiday Event is Back! Join us on the farm for festive holiday fun this December! Wine tastings, photo ops, smokies, s'mores,...

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Meadow Vista Honey Winery, BC VQA East Kelowna Slopes - $10 - $25 per person



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December 2, 2023

Fête d'Hiver at French Door Winery

French Door Estate Winery welcomes you to our annual winter event: Fête d'Hiver December 2, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Join us for an afternoon of holiday treats,...

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm French Door Estate Winery, Oliver - $45.00



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November 12 and November 19 and November 26 and December 3 2023

Live Music Sundays at Lakeside Cellars

Join us Sundays in November for live music on Lakeshore Drive. What's better than a wine tasting? A tasting with sweet acoustic serenades by local musicians....

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Lakeside Cellars, Osoyoos - Free Admission



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December 8, 2023

Big Reds at Big White- Magic of Meritage

Only a Few Ticket Remain! Avoid Disappointment and Buy Now! Join us in raising a toast to the weekend of December 9th, 2023, as we commemorate our 60th season. Don't...

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Big White Ski Resort, BC VQA East Kelowna Slopes - $70.00



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December 9, 2023

Big Reds at Big White- Elevation Grand Tasting

SOLD OUT!! Still a few ticket remain for Friday's Magic of Meritage event. Join us in raising a toast to the weekend of December 9th, 2023, as we commemorate...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Big White Ski Resort, BC VQA East Kelowna Slopes - $90.00



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December 9 - 10 2023

German Christmas Market

Peruse our festive market of local vendors while enjoying a glass of our special mulled wine. Create memories with your family when taking photos with St. Nikolaus!...

10:00 am - 5:00 pm Gray Monk Estate Winery, BC VQA Lake Country - Free admission



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December 9, 2023

Grape Talks - Volume 3- "The Myth & Magic of Malbec"

As part of the Big Reds at Big White Festival, the Okanagan Wine Festivals in partnership with Gone West Wine Co. proudly presents:   GrapeTalks -...

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Big White Ski Resort, BC VQA East Kelowna Slopes - $59.00



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December 9, 2023

Welcome to the North Pole! Keremeos Light-Up 2023

Get ready to be enchanted as Keremeos transforms into Santa’s magical workshop for the Keremeos Christmas Weekend, happening on December 9 & 10, 2023....

3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Other, BC VQA East Kelowna Slopes



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December 9, 2023

Holiday Open House & Pet Santa Photos

Join us on December 9th & 10th from 11am-5pm for our Holiday Open House & Pet Santa Photos! Enjoy tastings, mulled wine, and holiday treats. Pet Santa...

11:00 am - 5:00 pm Township 7 Vineyards & Winery , BC VQA Naramata Bench - By Donation



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December 31, 2023

New Year's Eve Party @ Spirit Ridge Conference Centre

NYE at Spirit Ridge Conference Centre - Party Package includes live music with Brent Tyler and entertainment with DJ Shakes, a delicious late night snack and bubbles...

8:00 pm - 1:00 am Spirit Ridge, Osoyoos - $49.00/person +++



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December 31, 2023

The Bear, The Fish, The Root & The Berry @ Spirit Ridge New Year's Eve Dinner

Enjoy a three-course dinner at The Bear, The Fish, The Root & The Berry and end the year on a delicious high-note. Wine pairings will be available. ULTIMATE...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spirit Ridge, Osoyoos - $99/person ++



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January 18, 2024

Paint & Sip: Paint Night with Megan Jentsch

Join us January 18th, 2024 for a Paint Night led by our own Lakeside family member, Megan Jentsch (the talented artist behind our Patchwork Brut & Patchwork...

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Lakeside Cellars, Osoyoos - $80.00 + Tax



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January 20, 2024

Okanagan Winter Wine Festival- Winter SIPS- South

Mark your Calendar for the Okanagan Winter Wine Festival! Join us on Saturday, January 20, as Valley First presents WINTER SIPS-South; a grand tasting taking...

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, BC VQA Skaha Bench - $95.00



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January 20 - 21 2024

TASTE Passport- The District Wine Village

MARK YOUR CALENDAR. PASSPORTS GO ON SALE DECEMBER 1ST!   On Saturday, January 20 and Sunday, January 21h the Okanagan Winter Wine Festival in...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm The District Wine Village, Oliver - $65.00



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Anthony Gismondi: A reimagined Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
October 16 2023
Anthony Gismondi: A reimagined Okanagan Fall Wine Festival

The Okanagan Fall Wine Festival is reimagining itself, moving to a post-crush time-slot and offering elevated experiences throughout the Okanagan...


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Welcome Back to the Okanagan during the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
September 25 2023
Welcome Back to the Okanagan during the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival

(KELOWNA, BC) – September 22, 2023: As we say goodbye to summer and usher in the fall in the Okanagan Valley, we welcome back the Okanagan...


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September 11 2023
Wildfires scared away summer tourists; how to get them back in fall

This article has been contributed by INFOnews.ca Read the original article here or below Original Article The Thompson Okanagan Tourism...


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Announcing the British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine of the Year
June 15 2023
Announcing the British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine of the Year

(KELOWNA, BC) – The 44th Annual Okanagan Spring Wine Festival presented by Valley First wrapped up last weekend with the much-anticipated...


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BC Lieutenant Governor's Wine Awards

British Columbia's oldest and most prestigious wine judging competition that recognizes excellence in winemaking for all British Columbia wineries.


Meet our Members

The Okanagan Wine Festival Society is made up of a number of Okanagan wineries and tourism related businesses. Every member is recognized as an outstanding service or product supplier in their related industry.


Events

We’re proud to produce 3 seasonal festivals with over 100 events annually and an annual wine competition in the Okanagan Valley – one of the world’s most renowned wine regions.


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