Firehall Smokeshow
June 12 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The 2026 Oliver Sunshine Festival runs June 12–21, offering 10 days of events and
activities for all ages that celebrate the best of life in the Oliver & District area.
The festival launches Friday, June 12, with the Smokeshow—a vibrant fundraiser at
Oliver Community Park celebrating smoked food and local flavours. This year, Oliver &
District Recreation has partnered with Firehall Brewery and the Smokeshow Food
Collective with Oliver Eats Ltd to present a long-table, fire-cooked communal dining
experience featuring local craft beer, wine, and cider, lawn games, and live music from
Vancouver’s 9-piece Big Easy Funk Ensemble.
Building on the success of 2025, organizers have refined the event based on community
feedback. Instead of a tasting format, each ticket now includes a chef-curated, live-fire
smoked dinner (drinks extra), served in a shared long-table setting. “I’m excited about the
whole meal experience,” says Derek Uhlemann of Oliver Eats and the Smokeshow Food
Collective. “I think the community will be happy with the menu the Collective has put
together and surprised by the portions.” To reduce waste, attendees are encouraged to
bring their own plates and cutlery (dishwashing stations will be provided), or reusable
dishware will be available for purchase.
Ticket holders can experience the pride of being a sponsor of the Sunshine Festival.
Proceeds from the Smokeshow event support Oliver Family Days—a free community
celebration on Sunday, June 14. As organizers like to say: Sunday is free…because
Friday knows how to party! New in 2026: a discounted family ticket (up to 6 people)
makes it easier for everyone to join the celebration. Advance tickets are available until
June 11 at firehallbrewery.com/events.
The festival’s signature event, Oliver Family Days, runs from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on
June 14, featuring activity stations, live performances, and food and market vendors—
free for all ages. Throughout the festival, local organizations and businesses host
heritage, sports, arts, and entertainment events across the community under the Sunshine
Festival banner.
Full event listings: oliver.ca/sunshinefestival
