Oliver Tourism

Sunday Music Series (Phantom Creek Estates)
2023-05-28 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | British Columbia
Sunday Music Series with Stephen Charles Clarke.Enjoy good wine and acoustic and electric rock classics from local artist Stephen Charles Clarke. Stephen Charles, formerly in a back up band for Doug and the Slugs has recorded two songs at Sun Music in Nashville. Stephen resides in the South Okanagan and has performed at many local venues. To secure your spot book on their website – Seated Tasting Experience. Walk-in seating available, but reservations are strongly recommended.

Quail’s Nest Open House (Oliver Community Arts Council)
2023-05-28 10:00 - 15:00
Oliver Community Arts Council will fling open the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre bay doors to the public for displays, demonstrations, sales, promotion, information booths, arts activities, entertainment and general fun! There will be live music, quilters, spinners, weavers, painters, crafters of all sorts, and a children’s craft corner.

Quail's Nest Open House (Oliver Community Arts Council)
2023-05-28 10:00 - 15:00
Prizes, Art Displays, Live Music and more!

Food Truck Brunch Showdown! (Nostalgia Wines)
2023-05-28 08:30 - 13:00
Four food trucks will face off at Nostalgia Wines for your vote for “best brunch.” They are welcoming the following food trucks: Bo Betty’s, Law of Attraction, Pit Stop Smokery and Aboriginal Joe’s. There will also be prizes and wine specials! Brunch will be available from 8:30am until 1:00pm on Sunday, May 28, 2023, or until the food trucks sell out. May the best chef win!
Your $15 ticket includes a mimosa (or juice), a voting ballot, and $5 of the ticket is donated to the Tour de Cure of BC Cancer Foundation. All food is a-la-carte. Tickets in advance on Nostalgia’s website.

Half Corked Half-Way Party (Nostalgia Wines)
2023-05-27 09:30 - 17:30
Join Nostalgia Wines for a morning of live music with local rockers, Moving Lines, to cheer on the 1,200 “runners” of the Half Corked Marathon. Nostalgia is the half-way point, and they want to gather a cheer party to give the runners the boost they need to get to the finish line.
Check out all the runners’ amazing costumes, cheer them on, listen to the music, enjoy brunch from Bo Betty’s Food Truck and wine or mimosas from Nostalgia Wines!
The theme of the Half Corked Marathon is Back to the Future, so feel free to join in the fun with a costume of your own!
Entry is by donation to the Tour de Cure of BC Cancer Foundation (bring cash to contribute).
Moving Lines will perform a few sets between 9:30am – 12:30pm.
Bo Betty’s food truck will be open from 9:30 – 3:00 pm (or until she sells out)
Nostalgia Wines will be open from 9:00 to 5:30!
Find Nostalgia Wines at 4900 Black Sage Road or enter via 398 Lupine lane (off highway 97 at Road 9). Please drive very carefully and be alert, as there will be many runners on the road today!
Nostalgia Wines looks forward to welcoming you and sharing this amazing day of FUN together!

Half Corked Half-Way Party (Nostalgia Wines)
2023-05-27 09:00 - 17:30
A morning of live music with local rockers, Moving Lines, to cheer on the 1,200 “runners” of the Half Corked Marathon. Nostalgia is the half-way point, and we want to gather a cheer party to give the runners the boost they need to get to the finish line. Be with us to see all the runners’ amazing costumes, cheer them on, listen to the music, enjoy brunch from Bo Betty’s Food Truck and wine or mimosas from Nostalgia Wines! The theme of the Half Corked Marathon is Back to the Future, so feel free to join in the fun with a costume of your own!
Entry is by donation to the Tour de Cure of BC Cancer Foundation (bring cash to contribute).

Moving Lines will perform a few sets between 9:30am – 12:30pm.
Bo Betty’s food truck will be open from 9:30 – 3:00 pm (or until she sells out)
Nostalgia Wines will be open from 9:00 to 5:30!

Find Nostalgia Wines at 398 Lupine lane (off highway 97 at Road 9), or enter through our vineyard at 4900 Black Sage Road. Please drive very carefully and be alert, as there will be many runners on the road today! We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this amazing day of FUN together!

Sound, Science & Soul (Exhale Art Gallery)
2023-05-26 18:30 - 19:30
Sound, Science & Soul with Francie of Awakening Wellness Rhythms.
Experience emotional freedom and bring balance into your being through meditation, sound frequency and moving mantra.
Register in advance at Exhale Art Gallery; $25 per person.

Jess Moskaluke (District Wine Village)
2023-05-26 18:00 - 21:00
An internationally celebrated artist, Jess Moskaluke continues to break barriers in the country music world with her big voice, pop-infused hooks, and sonic versatility.
The first Canadian female country artist since Shania Twain to achieve CRIA Platinum single status with the hit ‘Cheap Wine and Cigarettes’, Moskaluke has since gone on to earn CRIA Gold certifications for ‘Take Me Home’, ‘Kiss Me Quiet’ and a nod for her feature on Paul Brandt’s ‘I’m An Open Road’. She was also notably the first Canadian female country artist since 2008 to have a song in the Top 3 with ‘Drive Me Away’ and has notched another SIX Top 10 hits in addition to that including her first ever NUMBER ONE ’Country Girls’.
The 2017 JUNO Award winner for ‘Country Album of the Year’, Moskaluke is also the 2018 CCMA Award winner for ‘Album of the Year’, a three-time consecutive CCMA ‘Female Artist of the Year’ Award winner – the first resident of Saskatchewan in the history of the awards to achieve this title.
In 2022 Moskaluke shared the southern twang infused single ‘Knock Off’ before embarking on her first national headlining Mapdot Tour which saw sold out shows across the country. Continuously revamping her dynamic country sound and evolving with her songwriting she kicks off 2023 with her latest single ‘Not What Ya Think’.

Half Corked Marathon (Oliver Osoyoos Wine Assoc.)
2023-05-26 11:00 - 19:00
On May 26-28, 2023, the Half Corked Marathon will celebrate 15 years of bringing runners to Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country for a weekend full of fun, friendship and, of course, wine! ⁠ The 2023 event theme is BACK TO THE FUTURE and plans are underway to embrace this in every element of the weekend, from the carb-load Primavera Party, to the Party at the Finish Line and the elegant Dinner on the Farm. ⁠

In-Person Registration: Friday, May 26th, 2023 | 11:00am – 7:00pm Location: Oliver Visitor Centre

⁠SATURDAY ~ Party at the Finish Line May 27th, 2023 | 11:00am – 3:00pm Location: Oliver Community Park The Party at the Finish Line is the ultimate celebration at the end of the run, and the chance to toast the start of summer with live music, food trucks and more wine tastings. Vancouver’s Paella Guys will return to offer a paella feast. Join the fun as we cheer on participants crossing the 2023 Half Corked Marathon Finish Line. In addition to live entertainment there will be food trucks on location, and wine sampling. General admission is free but you can purchase a wine tasting ticket that includes a souvenir glass to keep and five samples.

Indigenous Golf Championship (Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course)
2023-05-26 08:00 - 17:00
For the first time ever, B.C. golfers who identify as Inuit, Metis or First Nation will compete against each other at the inaugural Indigenous Golf Championship. Scheduled for the May 26 weekend, the tournament will take place at the Osoyoos Indian Band-owned Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course. A total of 128 men, women and youth will compete in an event that promises to be competitive and fun.
The tournament will begin with an official practice round on May 26 before the 36-hole event kicks off on the Saturday. Champions will be crowned in men and women’s gross, men and women’s and a youth (under 19) division. The youth division will serve as final qualifying event for golfers who are vying to represent B.C. at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games set in Halifax, Nova Scotia in July.
The Ontario and B.C. Indigenous Golf Championship events will each qualify golfers to compete in a national event to take place in late 2023 at Bear Mountain Resort in Langford. Golfers can register starting March 1 and ending April 28. For more information, visit britishcolumbiagolf.org.

Estate Dinner at Terrafina (Hester Creek)
2023-05-25 18:30 - 21:30
A 4-course, locally sourced Estate Dinner at Terrafina. Chef Adair will skillfully create a fresh, spring menu with his team to pair wonderfully with our award-winning wines, including the newly released 2022 Ti Amo. Dinner $120 pp/+tax & grat, wine-pairings optional at $30 pp/+tax and grat. Reservations required. Reserve online.

Art & Wine (Gold Hill Winery)
2023-05-25 11:00 - 20:00
Gold Hill Winery presents a weekend of Art & Wine in their Charisma Lounge. Antiquarian photographer Robert Kenney will be in attendance on Thursday, May 25th from 11am – 8pm & Saturday, May 27th from 11am – 5pm. The Show runs until 9 July 9th, 2023, 12am to 5pm.
Using the the early 19th century antiquarian photographic process, Robert creates elusive and evocative images on glass or aluminum as well as photographic prints. The process is messy, fickle and difficult to control. The resultant images are beautiful, raw and revelatory.

Village Market (District Wine Village)
2023-05-24 16:00 - 19:00
Every Wednesday from May 24 to Sept. 13 in the Centre Plaza, a Farmer’s Market supporting local farmers, crafters and bakers!
The team from Valley First. Every Wednesday from 4pm – 6pm. They will be collecting non perishable food items and cash donations to support the Oliver Food Bank.
Feed the Valley was launched in March 2010 as an innovation community partnership aimed at tacking hunger in the Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson valleys to raise food, funds and awareness for local food banks in the communities they serve.

Firehall Dogfest (Firehall Brewery)
2023-05-21 12:00 - 16:00
“Firehall Dogfest!” is a dog & beer-lover’s party, as Firehall Brewery celebrates the release of the “Lazy Dalmatian” Dark Lager! Their expansive pet-friendly patio will be in full swing by then, since it’s already filling up when the sun’s out, so they’ll have the space for canine fun and games!

Registration is now open for Firehall DogFest! To celebrate the release of the “Lazy Dalmatian” Dark Lager, on the Sunday of May Long Weekend, Firehall Brewery *is throwing a dog party! From 12-4pm on May 21st they will have a Photo Booth sponsored by Bosley’s by Pet Valu, a Costume Contest sponsored by Love Buzz Dog Spa, and a Talent Show sponsored by Toes & Tails Wellness, along with food & drink specials, and more! You can bring your doggy down just to enjoy the fun, or register your dog for the Costume Contest and/or Talent Show at https://www.firehallbrewery.com/event-details/firehall-dogfest! Big Thank You Woof to the event MC Emily Nunes, and the sponsors!

SCHEDULE
12pm – Open House
1:30pm – Costume Contest
3:00pm – Talent Show
3:30pm – Awards Ceremony

At 1:30pm, Love Buzz Dog Spa will be presenting the DogFest 2023 Costume Contest! Show off your dogs funky fashion sense or fancy party clothes in an adorable parade. All breeds are welcome as long as they are comfortable in their outfits. Maximum 15 entrants.

At 3:00pm, Toes & Tails Wellness will be presenting the DogFest 2023 Talent Show! Come show off all your dogs incredible tricks, fancy footwork, or stunning vocals. All talents and breeds will be accepted as long as all ticks or attire are humane and safe for your dog. Talents are to be no longer than 4 minutes. Winners receive a fun prize pack with goodies for both dogs and humans. Maximum 15 entrants.

Dogs registered for both events will automatically be entered in to win the grand prize of “Best in Show”.

See you there!

Music On The Patio (Hester Creek)
2023-05-20 13:00 - 16:00
The Okanagan Valley is home to an incredible array of talented and up-and-coming musicians. These musicians are carefully chosen to suit the culture of Hester Creek. As Director of Hospitality, Roger Gillespie would say, “All things good in life, wine, food and music”. Visit Hester Creek from 1-4 every Saturday, a few Fridays and Sundays, all summer long, enjoy local artisan cheeses, fresh deli offerings and a glass of award winning wine. All musical entertainment is complimentary.
Saturday, Sep 02 1:00pm – 4:00pm MUSIC ON THE PATIO – ARI NEUFELD
Sunday, Sep 03 1:00pm – 4:00pm MUSIC ON THE PATIO – KRISTI NEUMANN
Saturday, Sep 09 1:00pm – 4:00pm MUSIC ON THE PATIO – AIDAN MAYES
Saturday, Sep 16 1:00pm – 4:00pm MUSIC ON THE PATIO – BRENT TYLER
Friday, Sep 22 1:00pm – 4:00pm MUSIC ON THE PATIO – JOSHUA SMITH
Saturday, Sep 23 1:00pm – 4:00pm MUSIC ON THE PATIO – MANDY COLE
Saturday, Sep 30 1:00pm – 4:00pm MUSIC ON THE PATIO – RYAN MCALLISTER

Meadowlark Nature Festival (Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance)
2023-05-19 08:00 - 21:00
The Meadowlark Nature Festival returns to the Okanagan on the May long weekend. More than 50 tours planned and each tour will have very explicit meet-up instructions, so that people from outside the region don’t get lost. Tour Tickets on sale April 5th, and a full list of the tours is available online. A printed guide is available at all the Visitor Information Centres throughout the Okanagan Similkameen, including the Oliver Visitor Centre.

The Meadowlark group is bringing back the Speaker Series. Suzanne Simard, author of ‘Finding the Mother Tree’, is the featured speaker at Venables Theatre in Oliver on Saturday, May 20th. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased on-line or through the Venables Theatre Box Office in Oliver.
More more information visit The Meadowlark Festival website at www.meadowlarkfestival.ca.
Meadowlark Nature Festival is the flagship event presented each year by the Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance (OSCA), a registered non-profit, charitable organization. In addition to the annual Meadowlark Festival, OSCA operates ongoing community programs including:

ECOstudies Program
Spotlight on Species Program
ECOmanagement Program
Vaseux Lake Bird Observatory and OSCA online. For more information on OSCA visit our website at www.osca.org.

Salmon Run Boogie (Oliver Airport)
2023-05-19 08:00 - 17:00
Skydive Salmon Arm is coming to the Oliver Municipal Airport for their first Salmon Run Boogie!
They will have the skyvan in the air and lots of space for tandem jumpers. It’s a great opportunity for anyone to check out the skydiving world, whether you’re jumping or just coming out to watch some of the landings. To book a tandem or if you have any questions reach out to: jump.salmonarm@gmail.com

Don Vappie & Jazz Créole (Venables Theatre)
2023-05-18 19:30 - 21:30
This US/European project combines all genres of New Orleans from traditional to modern day funk with the classic early tradition of a string band. The result is “Jazz Créole”. Led by Don Vappie, an award-winning Creole banjoist/vocalist from New Orleans.

Oyster Thursdays (District Wine Village)
2023-05-18 15:00 - 18:00
Oyster Thursdays at Valley Commons! 3pm to 6pm every week.

Valley Commons heard the Okanagan folks were jealous of the Fraser Valley Bistro’s OYSTER NIGHTS… so they’re bringing them to you, too! In partnership with @buythesea_penticton, starting May 18, they will be serving Fresh BC oysters on the Valley Commons patio at the District Wine Village. Enjoy the views, the sunshine, and have a glass of wine while enjoying some fresh oysters. We can’t think of a better way to spend a Thursday! 6 for $20; 12 for $35.

The Mom Market (District Wine Village)
2023-05-14 11:00 - 18:00
Why not spend your Mother’s Day at one of the most gorgeous places in the south Okanagan? Enjoy Mother’s Day and support local vendors as The Mom Market pops up at the District Wine Village. 16 local vendors will be featured in the Centre Plaza. Walk around and enjoy the Village experience with your Mom. Be sure to visit the local wineries and brewery while you are there!

Complimentary Tastings for Mom (River Stone Estate Winery)
2023-05-14 11:00 - 17:00
Bring Mom by River Stone’s tasting room this Mother’s Day for a complimentary tasting of our new spring releases! May 14th from 11am – 5pm. Reservations recommended.
Book Now: https://www.riverstoneestatewinery.ca/BOOK-A-TASTING-NOW
Tasting fees will be refunded for Mom’s upon arriving at the tasting room. Applicable to ‘Taste the Terroir’ standard tastings only. Walk-ins accepted based on availability.

Afternoon Tea (Phantom Creek Estates)
2023-05-14 11:00 - 15:00
Treat Mother this year with a traditional Afternoon Tea service, taken to new heights. Find yourself looking out over unobstructed views of the South Okanagan while you enjoy good conversation over scones, preserves, pastries and finger sandwiches all made in-house by the talented culinary team, served with attention and presented with elegance.
Available one-day-only on Sunday, May 14th. Each afternoon tea experience also comes with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine for an extra touch of elegance. Two seatings available 11 am and 1pm. Hosted in the Phantom Room. Regular lunch menu available at The Restaurant only.

Mother's Day Brunch (Tinhorn Creek Vineyards)
2023-05-14 11:00 - 15:00
Mother’s Day Brunch at Miradoro Restaurant
Treat Mom to exactly what she wants this year – brunch at Miradoro.
Seatings start at 11:00 am.
Reservation required – please call 250-498-3742 or email info@miradoro.ca

ABRA Cadabra (Venables Theatre)
2023-05-13 19:30 - 21:30
A Tribute to the Music of ABBA – Presented by Moon Coin Productions
A live band, powerful vocals, dancers, multi-media & costumes, this interactive & family friendly stage show will have you smiling, moving, laughing and singing along to your favourite ABBA hits such as Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Take A Chance, SOS, Waterloo, Fernando & more!
ABRA Cadabra has been touring the world for over 20 years bringing the timeless music of ABBA to audiences of all ages and cultures.

Concert: Lee Anthony (Firehall Brewery)
2023-05-13 19:00 - 21:00
Lee Anthony from Penticton has performed more than 4,000 times on multiple instruments. He has worked with bands in Toronto, England, the Canary Islands, and on cruise ships. He is currently developing a broad repertoire of cover songs from the 1950s to the present day as a solo singer/guitarist.
Entry by donation. PLEASE NOTE that seating is first-come-first-serve. RSVPing on Firehall’s website is highly recommended but does not guarantee a seat; it serves mainly as a way for them to know you’re coming so they can staff properly and provide the best service possible. So make sure you arrive early enough, between 6:00pm and 6:30pm is recommended to get the best choice of seat before the fun begins at 7:00pm! And don’t forget donation cash for the artist! (Credit/debit donations accepted at the bar or with your server).

New Seasons Portfolio Release (River Stone Estate Winery)
2023-05-13 18:00 - 20:30
Join River Stone Owner/Winemaker Ted Kane and Chef Chris Van Hooydonk from Backyard Farm for a cocktail reception to celebrate River Stone’s new season portfolio!

This outdoor standing reception will feature River Stone’s new spring releases, including many of their new vintage white wines, rosé and red wines, with a seated five course dinner starting @ 6pm. Tickets are $199 + GST.
Limited tickets available. An evening of fun, food & wine!
Ticket link: https://www.riverstoneestatewinery.ca/product/Backyard-Farm-Winemakers-Dinner-Ticket—May-13–2023-

Fashion Show & Garden Party (Fillosophy Refill Bar)
2023-05-13 12:00 - 16:00
An unforgettable afternoon of fashion, wine, food and mad hatter vibes Saturday, May 13th!
Browse and purchase unique apparel from local artisans while enjoying delicious snacks and drinks on their patio.

Treat yourself, your friends and your mom to this exquisite experience while making a difference. Don’t miss out on this special event – mark your calendars now! Tickets include welcome wine, food, & door prizes! $15 from each ticket goes to the Desert Sun’s Cindy Taylor Safe Home, supporting women and children in need.

Tickets $40, ONLY 50 Tickets available, purchase online at fillosophyrefillbar.com

Mother’s Day Weekend (VinAmité Cellars)
2023-05-13 10:30 - 16:00
Mother’s Day Weekend at VinAmité Cellars. Join them for the new release of Rosé and a charcuterie and cheese board on the Mother’s Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday.
Call to make a reservation: 250-535-1323.

Karting Shootout (Kartplex)
2023-05-13 09:00 - 16:00
Karting shootout at Kartplex in Oliver BC on May 13/14. Grand prize is a 5 day Race School at FEED France, which then leads to the opportunity to win a full F4 France scholarship!

Séan McCann (Venables Theatre)
2023-05-12 19:30 - 21:30
Séan McCann Sings the Great Big Song Book
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of one of Canada’s favourite bands, and founding member Séan McCann will be celebrating the legend & the legacy right across the country. Singalong with “The Shantyman” as he sails us back in time through hilarious stories and foot stomping traditional favourites to the brighter bays of his native Newfoundland.
