Oliver Tourism

Canada Day Breakfast (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2023-07-01 08:30 - 10:30 UTC | British Columbia
Canada Day Breakfast is back at the Oliver Community Park on Saturday, July 1st. Bring a lawn chair, or a blanket and enjoy breakfast and entertainment in the park. This event is sponsored by the Government of Canada with local support by Kevin’s No Frills, Oliver Fire Department and the dedicated volunteers.

Skoolz Out with Waiting On Ron (Firehall Brewery)
2023-06-30 19:00 - 21:00
Friday, June 30th is the last day of school, which means it’s time to party! This is the third annual Skoolz Out concert with the local teacher band, Waiting On Ron, so come on out to cheers to summer!
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 and 6:30pm we’d recommend, to get the best choice of seat before the fun begins at 7pm! And don’t forget donation cash for the artist! (Credit/debit donations accepted at the bar or with your server).

Winemaker’s Dinner (Stoneboat Vineyards)
2023-06-30 18:30 - 21:30
An incredible evening together for Stoneboat’s first ever Winemaker’s Dinner. Enjoy a beautiful four-course meal from Bluebonnet Culinary as well as Stoneboat wine pairings for each dish. All are welcome – although we do have a limited capacity so make sure you reserve your spot soon! $180 per person or $150 for club members.
THE MENU: Assorted Tapas Course: grilled and chilled octopus, salsa verde, crispy potato, pan con tomate: roasted tomato, serrano ham, garlic crostini, galmesano, olive oil, salt cod croquettes with salsa verde; Sablefish with roasted fennel, pickled onion, arugula, romesco and Striploin – grilled McLean Creek beef, crispy spicy potato, vegetable pisto, chermoula; Citrus and Almond Cake with citrus syrup, candied zest, goats milk mousse.

Vineyard Vibes (Red Barn Winery at Jagged Rock)
2023-06-30 16:00 - 20:00
A daring experience on their Patio on Friday evening from 4 pm that celebrates brazen, bold wines designed to disrupt the norm. A prized parcel of land on the Black Sage Bench. This striking location is where classic meets unconventional. Sway to the rhythm of a rotating lineup of local artists while sipping on our unbridled portfolio that plays to its own tune.July 21 – Kristi Neumann
July 29 – Dave Barber

Estate Tour & Tasting (Hester Creek Estate Winery)
2023-06-30 11:00 - 12:30
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am: learn about Hester Creek wines while touring the vineyard and cellar.
Join the estate tour & hosted tasting experience seated in one of their intimate spaces at the winery. Enjoy a skillfully selected flight of our source & origin wines led by a Hester Creek ambassador. Please allow up to 90 minutes. 19 + only, no children or dogs permitted in the lounge. Reservation required.

Country Icons (Venables Theatre)
2023-06-28 19:30 - 21:30
The Country Icons Show pays tribute to three of the giants in traditional and outlaw country music, Alan Jackson, Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard. the talented trio of Jake Allan, Rob Rowan, and Jason Cooper are all veterans of the country music industry and have performed in numerous Honky Tonks, Casinos and many of the major festivals throughout Canada and the US.
Come raise your voice and sing along to these trademark tunes while recalling memories that they will conjure up. Join us for a lively night of foot stomping country music.
Presented by Savage West Productions

Wieners & Wine Wednesdays (Bartier Bros. Winery)
2023-06-28 11:00 - 16:00
Join Bartier Bros. on Wednesdays this summer for the best dog in the Okanagan. Grab your friends and join them at the winery for some delicious grilled wieners, a bottle of wine, and a game of Bocce. Hot dogs and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased from The Wienery.
They have limited seating in their picnic area so they recommend making a reservation. Picnic reservations are $8 per person and include a bar tasting. It’s a great way to pick out a wine to enjoy with your hot dog.
The patio area has limited seating, so they kindly request

your group is a max of 6 adults
seating is for those 19+ years of age

Seeing Red – Blind Tasting Experience
2023-06-26 11:00 - 12:30
A seated blind-tasting experience in their private Bench Club Lounge. Enjoy a flight of their red wines artfully selected by a Hester Creek Wine Ambassador, and put your nose, palate, and deductive reasoning skills to the test. This 90-minute experience is 19+. No children or dogs are permitted in the Bench Club Lounge.

Summer Art Show and Sale (Oliver Senior Centre)
2023-06-26 10:00 - 15:00
A Summer Art Show and Sale, in collaboration with Oliver Sagebrushers Art Club, is now hanging at the Oliver Senior Centre. Titled “Contemporary Art by, for, or about Seniors”. Most of the pieces in this art show are for sale. See the OliverSeniorCentre.com Events Calendar for open hours. Closed Fridays and Saturdays at noon, closed Sundays, closed Holiday Mondays.

Gordon & MacPhail Whisky Tasting (Venables Theatre)
2023-06-25 18:00 - 20:30
James Bornn of Authentic Wine & Spirits will be presenting an amazing line-up of whisky from Gordon & MacPhail. Each ticket includes 8 whisky samples and a delicious charcuterie spread from Oliver Eats.
For over 125 years Gordon & MacPhail has been driven by a simple mission: to create single malt whisky of exceptional quality. The Urquhart family had a long-standing ambition to own a distillery and turned it into a reality in 1993 with the purchase of Benromach distillery. Explore deep into Gordon & MacPhail’s vaults with us as we experience the fruits of this vision with whiskies from all corners of Scotland.
Tickets: $40 for members
(early bird member pricing until Sunday June 4th)
Starting June 5 tickets will be $55 for Members and their guests.
Not a member yet? Join Borderline Whisky Enthusiasts today!

Summer Sunday Music Series (Meyer Family Vineyards)
2023-06-25 15:00 - 17:00
Take in the stunning vineyard views and enjoy the sounds of local band The Borderlines. Classically trained violinist, Don plays a mix of Gypsy Jazz, Bluegrass and Celtic music. With Leslie’s Folk and Western Swing vibe, this duo is so fun, and a must-see! The Dumpling Truck will be on-site serving up tasty summer fare suited perfectly for live music and wine tasting. No tickets necessary, simply stop by for a tasting or glass of wine and enjoy some local music in the gazebo! A relaxing Sunday afternoon and enjoy live music on the grass or in the cabana while sipping on a glass of your favourite Meyer or Mayhem wine. Admission is free, wine is available for purchase by the glass or bottle. There is some seating but guests are welcome to bring a picnic blanket, lawn chair or simply lounge on the grass.

Blackberry Wood (Firehall Brewery)
2023-06-24 19:00 - 22:00
Firehall Brewery is proud to present…Blackberry Wood! A well-known reputation for high-energy and unbelievably exciting dance parties goes with Blackberry Wood every stage they plunder, like a bunch of booty-shakin’ pirates!
The band that can go from performing at the biggest festivals in the world to hangin’ out in your backyard! Imagine somethin’ like a private party in the back of a travelling Carnival, whisking you away to a wild place full of magic & dancing! A well-known reputation for high-energy and unbelievably exciting dance parties goes with Blackberry Wood every stage they plunder, like a bunch of booty-shakin’ pirates! Hypnotic story-telling & mesmerizing ballads add enchanting moments to their show as well. Get ready to be brought into this wild & mystical world, where Blackberry Wood is all dressed up to make ya smile inside and dance the night away!

Seating will be limited and first-come-first-serve.
No outside alcohol permitted. Door security will check bags for alcohol, and alcohol consumption is not permitted outside the concert area (ex: parking lot, alleyway, etc).

Breathwork Session (Exhale Art Gallery)
2023-06-24 18:30 - 20:00
Transform your life through the power of circular breathing with Michelle of Lily Peace Massage. Register in advance at Exhale Art Gallery.

Saturday Music Series (Phantom Creek Estates)
2023-06-24 16:00 - 19:00
Enjoy good wine and country music from Double Stop Creek. Friends Sue McEvoy and Denise Soule have been performing together since 2018. They are known for their intertwined melodies and double stops from the guitar, dobro and fiddle. Their repertoire consists of an acoustic variety of Country with a sprinkling of Cajun.
To secure your spot book a Seated Tasting Experience. Walk-in seating available, but reservations are strongly recommended.
*Please note that there will be no Sunday Music Series Event on June 25th due to Private Event at the Estate.

8th Anniversary & Whisky Release Party (The Dubh Glas Distillery)
2023-06-24 15:00 - 22:00
A day of celebration welcoming friends, family, visitors and the community on the 8th Anniversary of The Dubh Glas Distillery.
They welcome you back for another event, please enjoy responsibly.
SATURDAY CELEBRATION!
This is a bring your own beverages (with cooler option) and chair event. Enjoy the day listening to live music, interacting with friends both new and old in front of the stage on our beach sand. There is no alcohol service. In keeping with tradition, we’ll have a bouncy castle for children young and old.

EATS: SATURDAY afternoon/evening: Vagabond Kitchen, The Weinery, Law of Attraction Food Truck
SUNDAY morning: 9:00am – 11:00am Dubh Glas will be cooking up a complimentary breakfast of pancakes, eggs and hash browns for everyone in the morning.
TRANSPORTATION: Transportation is being provided between Oliver and the distillery for $10/person by @Devinowinetours on a demand basis from the distillery or from your Oliver pick-up location by calling (604) 649-1315 between 6:00 – 10:00.

Silk Scarf Workshop (Phantom Creek Estates)
2023-06-24 11:30 - 16:30
SIP & DIP-Phantom Creek – You are invited to a 2-hour water marbling workshop at Phantom Creek Estates to create a silk scarf with the magic of water marbling!!!
workshop 1>11:00 am-1:30 pm
workshop 2>2:00 pm-4:30 pm
“We bring the beautiful, ancient art of water marbling to the 21st century by inviting you to be the artist. Come and make your own water marbled silk scarf and enjoy a glass of wine and a bar tasting.”
Each workshop starts off with a hands-on demonstration. Each artist chooses their colours and floats the paint one drop at a time on the surface of the water, then uses marbling combs, rakes, or stylus to create the design of their liking. “My husband likes to tease me that if you can put ketchup on a hotdog, you can do this art!”
All tickets include all supplies to make a 14 inch by 72-inch silk scarf and glass of wine and bar tasting.
TICKETS: https://www.exploretock.com/…/silk-scarf-workshop-sip-dip

Vineyard Vinyasa (Red Barn Winery at Jagged Rock)
2023-06-24 10:00 - 11:30
Salute the sun with us every Saturday at 10AM through a guided yoga class led by certified yoga teacher, Nicole Prowse featuring a special meditation session to close. Fresh fruit from Local Motive and cool cucumber mint water await your wild wine-yogi spirit after class with a complimentary 5 oz. pour of Transfiction Rosé. Stretch, sip, and savour with us.
Please bring your own yoga mat.

Lennon & McCartney (Venables Theatre)
2023-06-23 19:30 - 21:30
Lennon & McCartney: In their own Words and Music, is a ‘Rockumentary’ celebrating the uniqueness of the most successful songwriting partnership in history featuring Michael Sicoly and Mick Dalla-Vee.
Lennon & McCartney. two of the most copied and revered songwriters of all time are paid homage to in a moving tribute with video, interviews, and information in a perfectly recreated live performance with complete multi-media enhancement.
The two lead vocalists and multi-instrumentalists (Mick & Michael) have now paired up to present this new and unique show, telling the stories behind the songs along with performances of total authenticity with complete multi-media enhancement.
Presented by OM Oliver Music & Entertainment

8th Anniversary Whisky Release Dinner (The Dubh Glas Distillery)
2023-06-23 18:00 - 22:00
A culinary experience from Chef Chris Van Hooydonk of Backyard Farm paired with spirits and whisky from Dubh Glas Distillery on their 8th Anniversary. Distiller, Grant Stevely, will lead the celebration featuring a range of cocktails and whisky from Dubh Glas Distillery. The evening main course will feature wine from Riverstone Winery. A true celebration of local in an intimate setting featuring some of the best food, wine and spirits from the South Okanagan.
* Event price includes complimentary transportation to and from the distillery or Oliver address to the dining experience with Devino Wine Tours
* This dinner is limited to only 18 guests.
* Dietary restrictions are requested promptly to accommodate meal preparation.

Friday Pajama Party Roller Rink (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2023-06-23 17:00 - 21:00
Penticton Roller Skate is excited to be back in Oliver and share with you their next Night at the Roller Rink!The evening will be PJ themed, and they encourage you to come in your comfiest Pajamas!
They will be offering 3 skating blocks:
Intro Skate Lesson: 4:30pm – 5:00pm
Registration is required. Please contact Katie@oliverrecreation.ca to register.
All Ages: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Skaters 13 and younger require helmets. We recommend skaters supply their own helmets.
Adult: 7pm – 9pm
Admission: $10.00 each
Financial Assistance available for those that face barriers in accessing events.
Skate Rentals: $5.00 per pair.
Over 200 pairs of quad roller skates, and a dozen roller blades in limited sizes. Protective gear included with rental by request. Roller Skate, or Blades Welcome.
No bikes, scooters, or skateboards.
Admission and skates are first come, first serve.

Flamingo Fridays (Mayhem Wines)
2023-06-23 14:00 - 16:00
Join Mayhem Wines on Fridays this Summer for some Flamingo Fun between 2pm-4pm on the patio at the winery. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer on the patio, chips galore, and a draw for a Flamingo Floatie.

Oliver Skate Jam (Oliver Skate Park)
2023-06-21 18:30 - 20:30
Oliver Skate Jam presented by Respect Record and Skate. Giveaways, contests, prizes, hotdogs… EVERYONE is invited. Young or old. Going to be a great time. Please remember your helmet if you want to participate in the contests.

Sunday Music Series (Phantom Creek Estates)
2023-06-18 16:00 - 19:00
Sunday Music Series with Mandy Cole. Enjoy good wine and music from local artist Mandy Cole. Sing-along to your favourite songs with her powerhouse voice and discover Mandy’s tender original music. She is a blend of power and elegance and her carefree energy and sound remind us to not take life too seriously and to sing when you have the chance. To secure your spot book a Seated Tasting Experience. Walk-in seating available, but reservations are strongly recommended.

Bifanas, Wine + Live Music (Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery)
2023-06-18 11:30 - 15:00
An afternoon on our licensed patio for a traditional Portuguese sandwich “Bifanas” (pork in a bun). 11:30am – 3:00pm (or until they run out). Quinta Ferreira will also have live music throughout the event. $25 includes sandwich, glass of wine and salad.

Complimentary Tastings for Dad (River Stone Estate Winery)
2023-06-18 11:00 - 17:00
Complimentary wine and chocolate tasting for Dads on Father’s Day from 11am – 5pm. Reservations are recommended. Book online. Walk ins will be accepted based on availability. (Please note: tasting fees will be refunded for Dads upon arriving at the tasting room. Applicable on ‘Taste the Terroir’ standard tastings only).

Father’s Day Tailgate BBQ (Phantom Creek Estates)
2023-06-18 11:00 - 17:00
Celebrate Father’s Day in style with a Tailgate BBQ event at the winery! Treat Dad to a day of delicious BBQ, beer, and good company amidst the scenic backdrop of the awesome vineyards. Reservations Required. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact – concierge@phantomcreekestates.com.

Dad's Complimentary Wine Experience (Nostalgia Wines)
2023-06-18 10:00 - 17:30
Nostalgia Wines loves to celebrate Fathers, so drop by with Dad on Father’s Day and his tasting is on them. Treat your Dad to a complimentary Memorable Wine Experience! The winery will share their Family Collection Meritage, with the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown by owner/winemaker Gina Fernandes Harfman’s father, Ken Harfman.

Father's Day Breakfast (Oliver Legion)
2023-06-18 08:30 - 11:30
Enjoy a breakfast of Belgian Waffles, Breakfast Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Coffee, Orange Juice and all the trimmings. $10.00 minimum donation. A Father’s Day Basket will be raffled. Raffle tickets are 3 for $5.00, and can be purchased in the Canteen beginning Friday, May 26th. The draw for the Father’s Day Basket will be at the Father’s Day Breakfast at 11:00 am.

Live Music by Dan Tait (River Stone Estate Winery)
2023-06-17 14:00 - 16:00
Large & filled with presence – Dan Tait’s sound as a solo artist is unmistakable and definitive. Listen live in the tasting garden.

Yoga & Mimosas (District Wine Village)
2023-06-17 10:00 - 12:00
Yoga & Mimosas: Sip, Stretch, and Repeat with JoiRyde Winery at the District Wine Village Pavillion.
Namaste, wine lovers! Get ready to stretch and sip your way through a fabulous day with Kimberly and JoiRyde Winery.
First up, it’s time to channel your inner yogi with Kimberly. Take a deep breath and let the stresses of the week melt away as you flow through your vinyasa in this gorgeous outdoor setting. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a beginner, Kimberly’s class is the perfect way to start your day.
But wait, there’s more! After you’ve worked up a sweat, it’s time to reward yourself with a little bubbly. Head over to JoiRyde Winery, where you’ll find a build-your-own mimosa bar waiting for you. Choose from a variety of juices and fruits to create your own delicious mimosa masterpiece. They won’t judge if you go back for seconds (or thirds).
So grab your yoga mat, your besties, and your thirst for adventure, and join them for a day of relaxation and indulgence. See you on the mat (and at the mimosa bar)!
$25 per person (one mimosa included). *Bring your own mat, water bottle, and sunscreen.
