Oliver Tourism

Veterans Dinner (Oliver Legion)
2023-06-04 15:30 - 20:00 UTC | British Columbia
Veterans, Spouses, Widows and Widowers of Veterans and Caregivers are no charge for the Veterans Dinner. Sign up sheet is in the canteen or contact 250-498-3868. Those who are not Veterans but would like to attend may buy tickets on June 1st for $25 per ticket from the canteen. Veterans do not need to be a Legion member to attend. Mix & Mingle from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. Dinner at 5:00pm.

Pancake Breakfast (Oliver Senior Centre)
2023-06-04 08:00 - 10:30
Oliver Senior Centre is celebrating their 35th Anniversary and Seniors Week starting with a Pancake Breakfast.Anyone who is 90+ years old, married 50 + years or retired 35+ years is FREE to attend and can sign up in advance at the Oliver Senior Centre Front Desk. Everyone is welcome and and sold at the Centre’s front desk in advance.

Rocky Mountain High (Venables Theatre)
2023-06-03 19:30 - 21:30
Celebrating the Music of John Denver, Presented by Info Geek SOS Productions in association with OM Oliver Music & Entertainment. It was twenty five years ago John Denver was tragically taken from this world, but his music and legacy live on! Rocky Mountain High celebrates John’s music as it was first arranged by his longtime friend, conductor and arranger, Lee Holdridge. Over the past four years, Canadian recording artist Rick Worrall, has worked very closely with Mr. Holdridge to painstakingly rebuild John’s library of songs to allow this material to be performed as it was at the height of his career. Together with his brother Steve who has toured with the likes of Tom Cochrane, Amy Sky, and Kim Stockwood to name a few, they head up an Allstar lineup of some of Canada’s best musicians, who stay true to John’s musicianship and style.

Live Music in the Village (District Wine Village)
2023-06-03 15:00 - 17:00
Live Music in the Plaza with Stephen Clarke.
Stephen Charles Clarke is a singer-songwriter, performer from the Okanagan. He has two songs recorded at Sun Music in Nashville Tennessee and formerly played in a backup band for Doug and the Slugs. He has recently moved to the South Okanagan (Oliver) and has enjoyed playing at such venues as Phantom Creek, Covert Farms, Quinta Ferreira Wineries, as well as The Firehall Brewery and The Rattlesnake Lounge!
He brings an enthusiastic energetic style to all of his performances as he plays classic acoustic and rock hits! He looks forward to seeing you all this year. Cheers, Stephen Charles!

Pioneer Art Show Reception (Oliver Senior Centre)
2023-06-03 13:30 - 15:00
An Art Show and Reception highlighting the artwork of Oliver’s pioneers.

Grand Opening Celebration (Cellar Door & more)
2023-06-03 11:00 - 17:00
Join the Grand Opening Celebration of Cellar Door & more (former Jackson Triggs/Inniskillin Tasting Room). Wine Sampling, BBQ, Prizes & Give-a-ways, Grand Prize Raffle for Napoleon BBQ, special offers throughout the store.

Round 2 of the BC Summer Series (Kartplex Racing)
2023-06-03 09:00 - 17:00
Kartplex Racing is excited be hosting Round 2 of the BC Summer Series for 2023! This is a two day event – June 3 & 4.
Registration Fees: Club KARTPLEX Members, Vika, WCKC, Sika
Pre-Registration – $240 (includes race entry for both Sat/Sun, practice Friday evening and a pit pass for the driver and 1 mechanic)
Extra Class – $30/per class per day – payment for these will be taken upon check-in
Additional pit crew or mechanics wanting access to the hot grid will require a pit pass at a cost $19 inc tax
A single pit space is included with each race entry. If you require a more than a single pit space per driver please email rose@kartplex.ca
Kid Kart Fee $50

Oliver Sprint/ Standard Triathlon (Dynamic Race Events)
2023-06-03 07:00 - 17:00
Registration is now open for the Oliver Sprint/ Standard Triathlon and Oliver Half Iron & Aqua Bike on June 3rd and 4th, presented by Dynamic Race Events. They are looking forward to welcoming back those who have raced with them before and those who will be racing for the first time. Register on their website.
One weekend, eight events, something for everyone!
SATURDAY’S EVENTS: Sprint • Standard • Standard Aquabike • Standard Relay
SUNDAY’S EVENTS: Aquabike • Half Iron • Half Iron Relay • Mixed Team Relay
Tucked into the rolling hills of the South Okanagan, spring-fed Tucelnuit Lake offers a premier venue for triathlon racing, offering athletes a comfortable water temperature of 19-22 degrees in early June. Kilometers of low use roads, with rolling hills, passing local vineyards provide athletes a scenic ride with majestic views. Finish with a run thorough local residential neighbourhood and along the Okanagan river with cheering locals!

Live Music in the Village (District Wine Village)
2023-06-02 15:00 - 17:00
Live Music in the Village with Aidan Mayes. Aidan Mayes – musician, teacher, artist, singer/songwriter, business owner and proud Okanagan woman.

Classic Car Lunch (Nostalgia Wines)
2023-06-02 11:00 - 14:00
Head to Nostalgia Wines at their winery for a feast for the eyes: hundreds of classic cars will cruise through Nostalgia Wines today as part of the Cactus Jalopies Car Show in Osoyoos.
Bo Betty’s food truck will be on site to provide lunch!
Let’s show and shine!

Winemaker Dinner (Nostalgia Wines)
2023-06-01 17:30 - 21:00
Come relish the flavours of spring during a magical evening of food and wine pairings with Nostalgia Wines and the Okanagan’s newest catering team. @cocktailscanapesokanagan bring with them years of experience catering extraordinary events in Vancouver. Nostalgia Wines is thrilled they have landed and launched in the Okanagan.

Guests will enjoy passed canapés in the picnic area, transitioning to Nostalgia’s covered pergola area for a seated meal. The mouth-watering, three-course plated dinner menu will be perfectly paired with Nostalgia’s most loved wines. Nostalgia’s ownership, management and winemaking team will be on site to lead guests through the wine pairings and share their unique story with you. Dinner will be enjoyed with beautiful views overlooking the valley and vineyards as the sun sets to the West.

All tickets will be sold in advance, get yours now!

Cactus Jalopies (Osoyoos)
2023-06-01 14:00 - 22:00
Bring Your Car, Bring Your Kids, Bring Your Smiles. Cactus Jalopies is a very popular annual event, now in its 16th year. Based on previous years, in 2023 we are estimating the event will attract over 10,000 attendees and 500 vehicle entries. The event is now 4 days long over the first weekend in June. Car enthusiasts attend the Show n’ Shine on Osoyoos’ most stunning beach.

Thursday June 1: 2pm – 10pm Royal Canadian Legion Show ‘n Shine & Welcome with entertainment, beverage and food – Registration Available; 5:30pm – 9pm Sunset Winemaker Dinner at Nostalgia Wines – Registration https://shop.nostalgiawines.ca/registration-winemaker-dinner-june-1-2023.html
Friday June 2: 8:30am Garage Tour leaves promptly – This event is FULL; 9am-6pm at Gyro Park Welcome & Registration & T-Shirt Sales; 10am – 1pm Wine Tour / Poker Run departures hourly; 4pm – 9 pm Welcome & Entertainment at Gyro Park- Beverage Garden sponsored by Osoyoos Rotary & Nostalgia Wines.
Saturday June 3 at Gyro Park: 8am Have car at gate for parking; 9am -11am Registration Available; 10am-2pm Show ‘n Shine, Special Appearances by Rush Bros Crew, T-Shirt sales & Many Vendors on site; 11am- 4pm Music, Beverage Garden and Vendors; 11am-1pm Extreme Motor Stunt Show; 11am -1:30 pm Ladies Poker Walk – Featuring businesses for women; 2pm Awards & Door Prizes; 2pm Raffle & 50/50 draw
Sunday June 4: Starts at 2pm WCRA Drag Racing at Osoyoos Airport; $25 per car / $5 registered spectators / $10 spectators

Sunday Music Series (Phantom Creek Estates)
2023-05-28 16:00 - 19:00
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.
