
A weekend-long celebration of wine, craft beverages, live performances, and local artistry.
Friday, September 18th: The 5th Annual Kick-off Party at District Wine Village sets the stage for an unforgettable weekend. Enjoy live music, sample local wines, beers, and cocktails, and indulge in gourmet delights from Wards Wine Country Kitchen. Live Music headliner, 54.40
Saturday, September 19th: The 10th Annual Cask & Keg Festival showcases local craft beer, cider, and spirits. Explore tastings from over 20 craft beverage vendors, savour local food truck offerings, dance the day away to live music and take in the entertaining challenge of the Beer Olympics. Also, the exciting addition of the new Steinholding competition! Held at Oliver Community Park.
Sunday, September 20th: The highlight of the weekend, the 27th Annual Festival of the Grape, commemorates a quarter-century of excellence. Exclusive wine tastings from 40+ local wineries, live music, delectable food trucks, an exclusive VIP area, and the iconic Grape Stomp Competition make this year’s festival an absolute must-attend event. Held at Oliver Community Park.
September 18th, 2026
September 18th, 2026 Kick off Wine Capital Weekend with a spectacular evening of music, food, and drinks at the 5th Annual Kick-Off Party at District Wine Village!
September 20, 2026
September 20th, 2026 Join us for the 27th Festival of the Grape, the cornerstone event of Oliver’s Wine Capital Weekend!