Oliver Tourism

After Hour Happy Hour - Spring Kick-Off Party (Hester Creek)
2024-03-16 17:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join Hester Creek on Saturday March 16th from 5pm to 8pm as we ring in spring and everything green with the re-release of our 2022 Pinot Gris Viognier (limited quantities available).Enjoy live music by Kristi Neumann, a glass of PGV, small bites and shopping ~ a Hester Creek Wine Shop exclusive ticketed after hour event ~ $25 per person ~ additional wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle.
Price: $25 per person plus tax and gratuity

St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Dance (Oliver Senior Centre)
2024-03-16 16:30 - 21:00
Dinner & Dance includes dinner of Irish Stew, cabbage, buns, dessert, tea or coffee. The Bar opens at 4:30pm with Dinner Served at 5:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Tickets available at the Senior Centre.

WOW Trade Show (Oliver Community Hall)
2024-03-16 10:00 - 15:00
Annual WOW Trade Show hosted by the Women of Oliver for Women Society (WOW). Fifty display booths showcase the event. Entry by donation, door prizes, raffles, and refreshments by Oliver Eats. Held at Oliver at the Parks and Recreations Centre.

10th Annual Slackcountry Cup (Baldy Mountain Resort)
2024-03-16 07:30 - 20:00
BC’s most anticipated celebration of Snowboarding. Mt. Baldy is stoked to be able to have hosted a decade of Slack. From a Split Board race, to some big mountain air and style, Slack continues to bring together all facets of snowboarding for one big weekend of fun. Registration opens March 1st. Click to Register.

St. Patrick's Karaoke Party (Baldy Mountain Resort)
2024-03-15 19:00 - 23:00
Karaoke Party with local Irish host, Bee. Grab your friends and head up the mountain to have some Irish craic (fun, good time) & celebrate with drinks, dancing and ‘diddily dee’s’. Wear your greenest of green outfits and get ‘yer jig on.Irish drinking songs encouraged!

Figure Skating Show (Oliver Arena)
2024-03-15 18:30 - 21:00
South Okanagan Skating Club presents their year end ice show, Level Up, where video games come to life on ice, featuring special guest skater Graeme Gordon. Admission by donation.Come check out and support the local skaters and their silent auction with lots of fun items.

Easter On The Mountain (Baldy Mountain Resort)
2024-03-15 08:00 - 17:00
Spend Easter Sunday at Baldy Mountain and enjoy a few activities on the hill. Easter eggs will be placed around the base area and certain runs with a special prize for the kids who find the 2 golden eggs!

Take a slide down the tube lane with the Easter Bunny! A Tubing Pass is required to use the lane. Kids will have artistic fun in the cafeteria with drawing and colouring.

Freshwater Jukebox (Venables Theatre)
2024-03-13 19:30 - 21:30
Venables Alive! Local Artist Series
As friends and co-conspirators in the arts, all with roots in the Okanagan, members of Freshwater Jukebox have played and created together over the span of the last 16 or so years. This has taken form in many constellations of various bands, gallery installations, workshop spaces, musical duos and trios and … you get the picture.
In 2022 the stars finally aligned and many of this particular orbit found themselves more permanently back in Okanagan Territory, elated to be able to make music as a group again! And so, Freshwater Jukebox, as its own entity; a cohesive, jubilant, and now named and dedicated band, has been born.
Part of the Venables Alive! Local Artist Series
November 3rd – David Barber | Vincent DeCowens
November 22 – The Vineyard Dogs
December 8 – Sax Among Friends
February 14 – The Kristi Neumann Band | Bianca Berkland
March 13 – Freshwater Jukebox
March 27 – Zelene Rojo

Julie Kim (Venables Theatre)
2024-03-10 19:30 - 21:30
Julie Kim Live with opening guest ​Kate Belton.
Julie Kim is a stand-up comedian and writer. She has been featured on national television and radio multiple times, and her comedy credits are among the best in Canada. She headlines across Canada, the United States, and beyond. Julie toured across North America with Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Crazy Rich Asians) in 2021/2022 for his Hope You Get Rich Tour.
Julie Kim is one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians. Julie recently toured across North America doing 40 theatre shows with Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah). Over the past decade, Julie has performed at all the major Canadian comedy festivals including Just for Laughs Montreal, Just for Laughs Vancouver, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and Halifax Comedy Festival (with multiple televised performances). She tours internationally and will be making her debut at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. She has also been regularly featured on CBC’s The Debaters. Julie’s online videos have amassed nearly 50 million views. Julie is also a writer and producer. Julie received three nominations for writing and producing by the Canadian Academy in 2023.
Julie has contributed to the writing rooms of Kim’s Convenience, Run the Burbs, and Still Standing. Julie has been part of the writing and creative consulting team at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival for the past three years. She was also a writer for Just for Laughs Montreal in 2022. Julie was a producer and writer for Simu Liu (Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) as he hosted the 2022 Juno Awards. She ideated Liu’s now well-known ‘I am Canadian’ monologue, which has gone viral on the Internet and social media. Julie will return in this capacity as Simu hosts the 2023 Juno Awards.
Also in 2023, Julie was included on VIBE’s list of POWER 60: Inspiring Asian-Canadians of Influence. Other notable honorees included Lilly Singh, Andrew Phung, and Russell Peters. Julie’s mission is to spread happiness, lighten hearts, and unite through laughter

Elleboard Snowboard Day (Baldy Mountain Resort)
2024-03-10 10:00 - 15:00
Elleboard – A gathering of women and gender-diverse shredders that encourages, inspires & shines a light on how much fun can be had on a snowboard in a supportive group dynamic. Multiple skill levels, abilities, and skill sets encouraged and welcome to join in for a fun day of boarding.
Canada Snowboard has worked closely with stakeholders to create a guide for the PTSAs and their technical leaders to host activations throughout the country that will link together female and gender diverse athletes, coaches, and mentors, to improve their snowboarding as individuals together in a safe and supportive space.
Program Goals: Have fun / Improve your riding / Connect with fellow boarders / Encourage others/ Make some noise! Register in advance on the Baldy Mountain Resort website.
If you do not have a current 23-24 athlete membership and this is your first event, you can purchase the “Limited Event Membership” for this activity.

The Food & Wine Experience (Burrowing Owl Estate Winery)
2024-03-09 15:30 - 16:30
Enjoy current vintage wines coupled with modest bites from the Sonora Room kitchen during this extended, seated experience. In addition to a discussion on the marriage of wine and food, guests will gain insight into the history and wines of Burrowing Owl Estate Winery.

Tasting of the portfolio (5 wines)
Sonora Room bites (4 samples)
Duration: up to 60 minutes
Cost: $50/person plus tax Maximum 12 people

Grocery & Meat Clinic (Oliver Senior Centre)
2024-03-09 13:00 - 17:00
This free clinic will shine a light on the current marketing strategies of the grocery industry and you will learn to shop wise, spend less and save money. This presentation is led by former grocery executive, Len Latoski. He will share resources that could empower you to make different decisions when shopping. He will also demonstrate how to cut and process a whole chicken, pork loin and beef primal cuts.
Donations will be accepted on behalf of Oliver’s Youth With A Mission. For more information contact Len Latoski at 778-439-2312 or email: ywamgginfo@gmail.com

Syrah Library Wine Tasting Experience (Tinhorn Creek Vineyards)
2024-03-09 11:30 - 16:00
Exclusive Syrah Library Wine Tasting Experience at Tinhorn Creek! Journey through these vintages of Syrah from the Tinhorn Creek Library.
You will be seated with a glass of 2018 sparkling Blanc de Blanc, followed by 2004 Oldfield Series Reserve Syrah, 2006 Oldfield Series Reserve Syrah, 2019 Reserve Syrah and 2020 Reserve Syrah.
To elevate your tasting experience even further, the winery has paired each flight with a delectable bite of Karat “Terroir” dark chocolate, perfectly complementing the nuanced flavours of their Syrah selection.
Price: $20.00* per guest, plus tax | Crush Club members are Complimentary
Reservations are required. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits. Call the Wine Country Concierge at 1-888-505-5537 or reserve online.

Battle of the Rosés Estate Dinner (Hester Creek)
2024-03-08 18:30 - 21:30
Hester Creek’s Estate Dinners are long-table, multi-course, wine-paired events, featuring newly released wine and hosted by a member of their winemaking team. These dinners will take place in a private dining space at the winery and have a maximum of 20 guests. The dinner will be curated and executed by Chef Adair Scott and Sous Chef Roy Johnson of Terrafina Restaurant.This March 8th Estate Dinner will be a battle of the Rosés! Featuring the newly released 2023 Cabernet Franc Rosé and a brand new wine, the 2023 Noir Rosé, along with other great wines from Hester Creek’s portfolio.
A shuttle within Oliver and Osoyoos is included in our Estate Dinner ticket price.
Tickets are $180 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Price: $180 per person plus tax and gratuity

Sacred Sisterhood Night (Exhale Art Gallery)
2024-03-08 18:30 - 20:00
Sacred Sisterhood Night with Trish of Total Body Restoration. A gathering to honor the divine energy and meet our local new world practitioner.
$25 per person. Register in advance to reserve your spot by phone 778-622-3593 or in person at Exhale Art Gallery, 6365 Main Street, Oliver with payment via cash or e-transfer to laura@exhaleart.gallery.

Winemaker's Dinner (District Wine Village)
2024-03-08 17:00 - 19:00
Join Ward’s Wine Country Kitchen and JoiRyde Winery for a four-course gastronomic journey where Chef Ian’s artful cuisine meets the craftsmanship of JoiRyde wines. $110 per person | $95 for club members

Beauty and the Beast (Venables Theatre)
2024-03-07 19:00 - 21:00
Presented by Southern Okanagan Secondary School
SOSS Musical Theatre is presents a stage version of the Disney classic tale as old time, Beauty and the Beast. The story tells the tale of an enchanted prince who has been transformed into a hideous beast because he is selfish and unkind. Only true love can break the spell on him and his castle. A young, intelligent woman enters his life. She must learn to love him if the curse is ever to be broken. The stage version of Beauty and the Beast has enthralled theatre audiences for more than 20 years. The SOSS Musical cast and crew are extremely excited to be taking on this endeavor.
TICKETS: Adults $20, Students $15

First Sips - Storied Series Tasting Event (Hester Creek)
2024-03-05 16:00 - 18:30
Join Hester Creek’s winemaking team for a first glance, tasting, and discussion of their Storied Series, including new and not yet released wines.Seated Tasting 4:15pm-5:30pm. Reception with small bites 5:30pm-6:30pm
Guests will be welcomed at 4pm and seated in the cellar surrounded by their amazing barrels for a formal tasting of five Storied Series wines, including three brand new wines: 2023 Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon, 2023 Noir Rosé, and, not yet bottled, 2022 GSM. At 5:30pm, guests will move to the Bench Club lounge for a stand-up reception with a glass of wine and small bites.
Learn from winemaker, Mark Hopley, what these wines are all about and what exciting new wines are being added to Hester Creek’s portfolio.
Price: $50 per person plus tax and gratuity

March Week Day Skating (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2024-03-04 12:00 - 13:00
The March Week Day Skates at the Oliver Arena from March 1 – 11 are: Monday & Wednesday: 12pm – 1pm & Friday: 12pm – 12:45pm. No weekday Public Skate on March 8th.
March Weekend Skates are March 3rd, 10th & 17th from 5:30pm – 6:45pm. Regular rates apply.

Vertical Tasting Series (Nk'Mip Cellars)
2024-03-03 12:00 - 15:30
Limited Monthly Series (12:00pm & 2:00pm)Friday-Sunday in March$25 per person
Join Nk’Mip Cellars in their Grotto overlooking our Red Barrel Room as they open up the library for you to experience a vertical tasting of 4 varietal wines from specially selected vintages to see how Nk’Mip Cellars wines develop through the years. They will be featuring a different varietal each weekend through the series so make sure you book your spot early so you don’t miss out.
March 1st – 3rd – Winemaker’s Chardonnay (2016-2019)March 8th – 10th – Qwam Qwmt Pinot Noir (2016-2019)March 15th – 17th – Qwam Qwmt Merlot (2014-2017)March 22nd – 24th – Winemaker’s Talon (2016-2019)March 29th – 31st – Qwam Qwmt Riesling (2016-2019)
Reservations Required.

March Weekend Skates (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2024-03-03 08:00 - 17:00
The March Week Day Skates at the Oliver Arena from March 1 – 11 are: Monday & Wednesday 12pm – 1pm & Friday 12pm – 12:45pm. No weekday Public Skate on March 8th.
March Weekend Skates are March 3rd, 10th & 17th from 5:30pm – 6:45pm. Regular rates apply.

Lachlan Gann (Firehall Brewery)
2024-03-02 20:00 - 22:00
Firehall Brewery is proud to present Locals In Concert… Lachlan Gann! Lachlan is an Australian musician living in the South Okanagan. He plays a wide variety of covers across many genres. His influences include blues, rock, country, and folk. When not playing at a bar or winery, he can be found hosting Open Mic Nights around the valley! Entry by donation. Seating is first-come-first-serve.

Spaghetti Fundraiser (Baldy Mountain Resort)
2024-03-02 18:00 - 22:00
The Mt Baldy Alpine Club Spaghetti Dinner and Dance Fundraiser returns to the Baldy Mountain Resort Lodge on Saturday, March 2nd for a delicious spaghetti dinner and silent auction. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased through https://rb.gy/iq9fpm. The club has some tickets available for offline purchase by emailing baldyalpine@gmail.com. After dinner, dance to the tunes from DJ Scotty Dawg.
Come on out for a fun evening and help us support the Mt Baldy Alpine Club. If you have any dietary restrictions, please email baldyalpine@gmail.com your name after purchasing your tickets.

Soap & Sip Workshop (Sunkeya Farm Alpacas)
2024-03-02 14:00 - 16:00
Join Oliver’s Sunkeya Farm Alpacas and Lakeside Cellars on Lakeshore Drive in Osoyoos for an crafty afternoon with the alpaca farm’s very own, Linda Schultz. Not only will you learn how to make and take home two felted soap bars, you learn the benefits of what the alpaca fiber has to offer! Enjoy a glass of complimentary wine and snacks. $60 + GST. Only 18 spots available for this workshop, so don’t hesitate to get your tickets.

Springtime Prix Fixe Dinner (Burrowing Owl Estate Winery)
2024-03-01 17:00 - 22:00
Burrowing Owl’s culinary team has been working hard over the winter, crafting delicious and visually exciting set-dinner menus for their Prix Fixe program.
Prix Fixe Definition: a complete meal offered at a fixed price; French for “fixed price”. At the Sonora Room, it is a 3-course, set-menu that changes weekly pairing beautifully with the winery’s rare library wines, and offer excellent value. Burrowing Owl invites you to come back again and again to see what the team has in store each week!
Price: $62.00 per person for dinner only. Your server will inform you of any wine specials. (Applicable taxes, wine, beverages, and gratuities are extra).

Dates: Available nightly, March 1 – April 30. Visit their website to make a reservation at the Sonora Room Restaurant.

Dragon Experience (CheckMate Artisanal Winery)
2024-03-01 12:00 - 15:00
Between Jan. 27th – Feb. 10th, CheckMate is proud to offer the Dragon Experience – a tasting experience crafted in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The Dragon Experience is a seated, educational tasting experience in their stunning hospitality lounge, guiding through their curated wine selection, exploring the vineyards they source from and their winemaking philosophy. Pairing with their wines, their Chef, Josh Mueller, has created a range of exhilarating small-bites to enhance your tasting flight.
To welcome a new year of prosperity, CheckMate has created a one-time, limited-quantity custom Lunar New Year Dragon decaled bottle – available for purchase onsite at CheckMate during your experience.

Leap Year Trivia Night (Oliver Senior Centre)
2024-02-29 18:00 - 21:00
A Free Event to test your skills. Join the fun! Everyone is welcome. Bar and concession open at 6pm. Beer and Wine $5. The Quiz starts at 6:30pm. Prizes for high scores. Teams of 4 or less. There will also be a 50/50 draw.

3D Felted Vessels Workshop (G N' R Alpaca Boutique)
2024-02-25 09:00 - 12:00
3D wet felting bowl workshop. All materials included. Please bring a large towel. No experience needed.
