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SUMMARY:Wine Capital Weekend
DESCRIPTION:A weekend-long celebration of wine\, craft beverages\, live performances\, and local artistry. \n\nThis year’s festivities include:\n\nFriday\, 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\, 54.40Saturday\, 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.
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SUMMARY:Oliver Creates | Art Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:Oliver Creates – A Collaborative Art Show & Sale is presented by the Oliver Community Arts Council. The OCAC is a not-for-profit\, charitable organization run entirely by volunteers whose mandate is to promote all the arts in the community. Please consider becoming a member. \n\nWith support from Oliver Tourism\, local wineries\, and a growing list of community partners\, Oliver Creates promises to be a vibrant\, welcoming event that brings together locals\, visitors\, and artists alike in a shared celebration of the arts. \n\nOliver Creates\, formerly known as the Fall Art Show & Sale\, has a new home at the Oliver Curling Centre. The OCAC is now able to be open from Friday to Sunday\, and open to the public for the duration of the Wine Capital Weekend festival. Previously\, the show had limited access to the public. This change started in 2025  and will continue again in the future. \n\nWe are actively updating event details\, artist registration forms\, and important deadlines—so check the website regularly or reach out directly. \n\n“This show has always been about showcasing the incredible artistic spirit of our town and region\,” says the the Oliver Community Arts Council Board of Directors. “With this rebrand\, we’re keeping everything that made the Fall Art Show & Sale special and expanding it to become even more inclusive\, collaborative\, and exciting.” \n\n\n\n\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n\n\n\nSave the dates! September 19th to 21st\, 2026.
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LOCATION:Oliver Community Park\, 6359 Park Drive British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada\, Oliver\, British Columbia\, V0H 1T0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Festival of the Grape
DESCRIPTION:September 20th\, 2026\n\nCome Celebrate The Best Of BC Wine!\n\nBrought to You by Oliver Tourism\n\nJoin us for the 27th Annual Festival of the Grape\, the cornerstone event of Oliver’s Wine Capital Weekend! This outdoor\, family-friendly celebration attracts over 4\,500 people annually and offers an unforgettable experience in Canada’s Wine Capital. \n\n\n			\n\nCelebrating 27 Years of Festival of the Grape\n\nThis year’s festivities include:\n\nJoin us for the 27th annual Festival of the Grape\, an event that promises to be stronger and better than ever! Taste 100’s of local and regional wines\, indulge in mouth-watering food truck fare\, experience the chaotic Grape Stomp\, shop for artisan wares at the Merchant Market\, dance to live local music\, and more as we celebrate the grape and the best of BC wine!The Oliver Tourism Association\, along with a dedicated committee and a team of volunteers\, is proud to bring back our most celebrated festival here in Canada’s Wine Capital and the South Okanagan.Attracting an estimated 4\,500 attendees annually\, this family-friendly one-day festival offers something for everyone!The Grape Stomp Competition!Be part of or witness the chaos as you cheer on one of 30 teams in the popular Grape Stomp Competition\, presented by Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country! This beloved event welcomes teams of three\, who are encouraged to dress in crazy and wacky costumes\, as they compete to crush as many fresh local grapes as they can into juice with their toes. The top six teams will compete in a final heat for bragging rights and prizes for the top three teams.Welcoming CeremoniesThe Festival of the Grape begins with a welcoming ceremony. Dignitaries from the region will welcome you to the Town of Oliver and the traditional Okanagan Nation Territory. Then\, we announce the opening of the wine tasting tents\, and the experience begins.Explore\, Enjoy & Be Entertained!After the welcome\, start exploring the festival grounds. Cheer on the costume judging at the Grape Stomp stage prior to the first heat\, stroll through the Merchant Market looking for unique artisan wares. Visit one of the many food trucks for delicious bites\, and sample from a cornucopia of BC wines. Meanwhile\, the kids can enjoy the interactive Kids Zone with games\, crafts\, and inflatables to keep them entertained.Join us in celebrating 27 years of the Festival of the Grape\, an unforgettable experience in Oliver\, BC\, where lasting memories are waiting to be created!
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LOCATION:Oliver Community Park\, 6359 Park Drive British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada\, Oliver\, British Columbia\, V0H 1T0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Wine Capital Weekend
DESCRIPTION:A weekend-long celebration of wine\, craft beverages\, live performances\, and local artistry. \n\nThis year’s festivities include:\n\nFriday\, 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\, 54.40Saturday\, 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.
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