Oliver Tourism

Holiday Mini Market (Phantom Creek Estates)
2023-12-01 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | British Columbia
Holiday Mini Market and Christmas Party complete with exclusive Holiday Bundles and enjoy a memorable afternoon filled with great wine, live music, local vendors and delightful canapés. Bring your friends and family to join us in our festivities! This is a 19 + event.
Time: 2pm to 6pm (one hour time slots available). Ticket: $25 per person. Grand Cru members receive 15% off the ticket price. Limited tickets available.

Annual Bingo Food Drive
2023-12-01 13:00 - 15:00
Oliver Senior Centre Bingo runs from 1pm to 3pm. Please bring donations for the Annual Food Drive.

Holiday Inspirations (Nk'Mip Cellars)
2023-12-01 12:30 - 16:30
HOLIDAY INSPIRATIONS – FOOD & WINE PAIRING EXPERIENCE
Looking for the perfect wine to enjoy with your Holiday Festivities? Join Nk’Mip Cellars to experience the art of food and wine pairing featuring specially prepared Holiday Season inspired food bites and award-winning Nk’Mip Cellars wine.
Limited Series: Two Seatings at 12:30PM & 2:30PM
December 1st – 3rd, 8th – 10th, 15th – 17th, & 22nd – 23rd
$50 per person
15% discount for Nk’Mip Wine Club Members. Reservations required.

Tinhorn Winter in Wine Country (Tinhorn Creek Vineyards)
2023-12-01 11:30 - 16:30
Join Tinhorn Creek Vineyards to Celebrate Winter in Wine Country!
Enjoy a complimentary mulled wine upon arrival and choose from any of the regular wine tasting experiences or try the featured experience featuring thoughtfully curated pairings.
2022 Reserve Rosé with dried strawberries
2018 Estate Cabernet Franc with Cherry Chorizo from Helmuts Sausage Kitchen
30th Anniversary Edition 93 (Bordeaux blend) with a dark chocolate salted truffle
2016 Gewurztraminer, paired with lemon cake
Also receive 20% off all wines and accessories!
Riedel decanters and sabers excluded. Cannot be combined with any other offers.
Reservations are recommended for an optimal experience, but feel free to drop by—they’ll gladly seat you if space is available. Your enjoyment is their priority, whether planned or spontaneous.

Church & State Winter in Wine Country (Church and State Wines)
2023-11-29 11:00 - 16:30
Live music, snacks and some great deals you don’t want to miss! Live Music from 1pm to 4pm. Complimentary snacks & wine samples.
10% off any purchase of 12 bottles or more; 15% off any purchase of 12 bottles of Viognier, Roussanne & Marsanne; 10% off the purchase of 6 bottles of Viognier, Marsanne & Roussanne

Holly Jolly Oliver (Venables Theatre)
2023-11-26 14:00 - 17:00
Community Winter Concert – Venables Theatre welcomes all members of the community and visitors to the Okanagan to gather for this beloved community winter concert. Many of your favourites will be performing, including SOAP Theatre, Sage Valley Voices, the Oliver Elementary School Choir as well as other local musicians. Comic relief will be provided by our Elvish MCs.
Entry is free with donations to the Oliver Food Bank greatly appreciated. Cash donations are preferred as the food bank can use the funds to provide what is most greatly needed.

Christmas Movie Matinee (Oliver Theatre)
2023-11-26 12:00 - 14:00
Come and join the Oliver Rotary Club for Sunday afternoons of Christmas fun for the whole family! Admission is a suggested donation of $6 per person. A specially priced popcorn & drink will be available from the concession for $6.
Sunday, November 26 – The Polar Express at 12 pm (noon)
Sunday, December 3 – The Grinch at 2 pm
Sunday, December 10 – Home Alone 1 at 2 pm

Karaoke (Rattlesnake Lounge)
2023-11-25 19:30 - 23:30, 2023-11-18 19:30 - 23:30
Rattlesnake Lounge at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course hosts Karaoke every Saturday.

Brett Kissel (Venables Theatre)
2023-11-25 19:30 - 21:30
Invictus Presents BRETT KISSEL The Compass Tour
It all “Started With A Song” ten years ago, and ever since, Brett Kissel has had an extraordinary rise to superstardom in the Canadian country music scene. With three Platinum and ten Gold singles, two Gold-certified albums, and sixteen Top-10 radio hits, he has become one of the country’s most celebrated artists. Having toured with legends such as Garth Brooks and Brad Paisley, and completing record breaking runs across the country, Kissel has firmly planted himself as one of Canada’s most beloved entertainers. He has also become well known for his genre-defying collaborations, which have led to some iconic duets featuring Grammy winners Charley Pride, Dave Mustaine, Nelly, and iconic R&B group, 98 Degrees.
Earlier this year, Kissel released South Album, the first part of a four-installment multi-album package titled The Compass Project. The second installment, East album, is available now, with West and North albums to follow in 2023.
TICKETS: $85 Row M: $64.50 (stackable chairs along the back wall)

Concert - Down Yonder (Firehall Brewery)
2023-11-25 19:00 - 22:00
Get ready for a night of bluegrass at Firehall Brewery. Down Yonder is a 4-piece bluegrass band that’s coming to Oliver in preparation for their upcoming concert at the Oliver Theatre on Dec 5th, when they’re opening for the Lonesome Ace String Band (don’t miss that show!). Down Yonder may be just old enough to play the pub scene, this is one of BC’s best up and coming young acts! They’ll be teasing the town from the Firehall Brewery stage on Saturday, Nov. 25th. Entry by donation. Seating is first-come-first-serve, and don’t forget donation cash for the artist! Credit/debit donations accepted at the bar or with your server.

Free Family Movie - ELF (Oliver Theatre)
2023-11-25 14:00 - 16:00
Free family movie at the Oliver Theatre. Sponsored by Edward Jones and the Oliver Business Association. Bring the whole family and enjoy ELF, starring Will Ferrell. Drinks and snacks available for purchase at the concession.
The free family movie is part of the Town of Oliver Light-Up Weekend
November 24, 5pm-9pm Town Light Up and Fireworks
November 25, Free Family Movie: Elf at Oliver Theatre at 2pm
November 26, “Holly Jolly Oliver” Free Community Concert at Venables Theatre at 2pm

Winter in Wine Country
2023-11-25 11:00 - 18:00
Sip, savour and get ready for the holidays during Winter in Wine Country, taking place November 25-26 and December 2-3, 2023. Tasting rooms throughout the region are preparing to embrace the holidays and welcome guests with two packed Winter in Wine Country weekends. From special seasonal treats to offers on festive gifting ideas, vineyard light ups to library tastings, a visit to wineries in Oliver and Osoyoos is an exciting way to kick start the holidays.
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery: The wine shop at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery will be decorated for the season and guests can guess how many owl ornaments are on the tree for a chance to win a gift basket. On November 25, Pluto the Burrowing Owl will be making a very special visit to the winery, which donates 100% of its tasting fees to the protection of this endangered species.
Cellar Door & More, home to Jackson Triggs and Inniskillin: Enjoy chilly afternoon chili tastings, $15 for non-members, $10 for members.
Church & State: Church & State will host a live band and complimentary festive snacks on November 25th and December 2nd from 1-4pm. Visitors can also enjoy discounts on wine purchases, the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list!
Culmina Family Estate Winery: Road 9 – Audrey’s Breads will be at Culmina Family Estate Winery on November 25 and December 2, selling artisan-made sourdough breads and baked goods. Complimentary wine tastings are also available as well as a 10% discount on purchases of six bottles or more.
Hester Creek Estate Winery: Hester Creek Estate Winery will offer complimentary mulled wine in addition to their regular complimentary wine tastings, with mulled wine kids available for purchase, part of the Terrafina at Home collection.
Lakeside Cellars: Throughout both Winter in Wine Country weekends, Lakeside Cellars in Osoyoos will offer library tasting flights for visitors, the chance to sample something new and exciting with the opportunity to purchase bottles for gifts. Tasting flights are $10, waived with the purchase of two bottles. Reservations recommended.
Moon Curser Vineyards: Moon Curser Vineyards in Osoyoos is offering a 15% discount on all wine and retail purchases during Winter in Wine Country weekends, along with complimentary bottle gift wrapping. All tasting fees will benefit South Okanagan Women in Need Society.
Nostalgia Wines: Shop for locally crafted, one-of-a-kind gifts at Nostalgia Wines pop up shops including Bridge Lake Wood Company for beautifully carved charcuterie boards (November 25) and JCI Designs Jewellery (December 2).
Silver Sage Winery: A twinkling holiday light up will take place at Silver Sage Winery on Saturday November 25 from 4pm with thousands of sparkling lights, alongside complimentary appetizers, wine tastings and gifts for children.
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards: At Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, enjoy a wine and chocolate pairing tasting experience and complimentary mulled wine, along with 20% off wine and gifts.
vinAmité Cellars: Both weekends (11am-5pm), vinAmité Cellars will offer a Cheese Fondue Party for guests; a complimentary 45-minute pairing of cheese fondue with wine tastings in a comfy, cozy atmosphere, with the stocking up on wine for festive dinners and local gifts.
Please note that times, events and offerings are subject to change. Please contact the winery directly to confirm.

Gold Hill Winter in Wine Country (Gold Hill Winery)
2023-11-25 11:00 - 17:00
Join Gold Hill Winery in their tasting room Saturdays, November 25 and December 2, for Winter in Wine Country. Complimentary tastings of special wines and discounts on all their wines. Celebrate the start of the winter season and stock up for the holidays with premium wines.

Ski and Snowboard Swap (Oliver Community Hall)
2023-11-25 08:00 - 16:00
Oliver’s first annual Mt. Baldy Alpine Club ski team fundraiser, Ski and Snowboard Swap at the Oliver Community Hall.
Bring any unused gear down to the Oliver Community Hall between 8am-11am for processing. The swap will be in full swing from 12pm-4pm! Come support the ski team and at the same time enjoy homemade chili, baked goods and hot beverages.
Entry fee: $2/person & $5/family

Drive Thru Breakfast (Oliver Fire Department)
2023-11-25 08:00 - 11:00
Oliver Fire Department hosts their 9th Annual Drive Thru Breakfast. Come on down to the fire hall and drive through the bays, enter from the rear of the building. Meet the firefighters at this fundraiser and help support a worthy cause! Breakfast includes a breakfast sandwich, hashbrowns, an apple, coffee or orange juice. This year’s donation from the Drive Thru Breakfast will be going to the Lions Club of Oliver.

Music Bingo (Rattlesnake Lounge)
2023-11-24 19:00 - 21:30
Music Bingo every Friday at Rattlesnake Lounge at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course. The party starts at 7:00 pm. Prizes!! Reservations recommended.

Oliver Fire & Ice Festival (Oliver Tourism)
2023-11-24 18:00 - 21:00
The Oliver Fire & Ice Festival, the 2nd annual festival – bringing together community with music, food trucks and an outdoor market. After the Oliver Light-Up on Friday, November 24th stroll north through downtown to the Oliver Visitor Centre. Oliver Tourism hosts the Fire & Ice Festival features music, an outdoor artisan market and food trucks beginning at 6pm. Free hot chocolate and popcorn. The Oliver Legion is open to all ages and chili is on their menu for the night. Enjoy the light tunnel and bonfire in Lion’s Park. An evening full of community spirit with the spectacular fireworks show at 8pm.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser (Oliver Community Centre)
2023-11-24 18:00 - 20:00
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for South Okanagan Secondary School’s trip to Europe. Guest Chef Jeff Van Geest. $20/person includes dinner and entertainment.

Oliver Town Light-Up (Oliver Business Association)
2023-11-24 17:00 - 21:00
An evening filled with holiday fun, beginning at 5:00pm as you Re-discover Downtown Oliver. Visit local businesses and enjoy holiday specials and holiday cheer. At 6:00pm, head over to the Town Hall to get ready for the official light up ceremony.6:00pm – Santa arrives downtown
6:15pm – Oliver Elementary School Choir performing
6:30pm – Official countdown and light-up
After the light up, work your way north on Main Street to Oliver’s Visitor Centre and the Lion’s Park. Enjoy the light tunnel, artisan market, food trucks and the bonfire. Spectacular Fireworks Show at 8:00pm. An evening full of community spirit that you won’t want to miss!

Other Weekend Events include the free fun family movie on Saturday, November 25th at the Oliver Theatre and the return of the Holy Jolly Oliver Community Concert at Venables Theatre on Sunday, November 26th.

Oliver Lite Up Canteen (Oliver Legion)
2023-11-24 11:30 - 21:00
The canteen at the Oliver Legion will be open from 11:30am to 9:00pm for families to come in and warm up. Soup and chili will be available all day for purchase. Everyone is welcome.

Wine Country Fondue Party (vinAmité Cellars)
2023-11-24 10:30 - 20:00
Join vinAmité in their Wine Lounge for their 9th annual Winter in Wine Country Fondue Party! Enjoy complimentary fondue with your tasting all day at vinAmité. Reservations are required. Please call the wine shop at 250-498-2234 or email: info@vinamitecellars.com to make a reservation.

Hester Creek Winter in Wine Country (Hester Creek Winery)
2023-11-24 10:00 - 16:00
Complimentary for the mulled wine tastings and $20 per person for the sweet & savoury tastings. Join Hester Creek at their Wine Shop for Winter in Wine Country. They will be hosting complimentary mulled-wine tastings using their Terrafina at Home mulled wine kits. They will also have the option for guests to do a sweet or savoury wine pairing experience at $20 per person. Enjoy a flight of three Hester Creek wines paired with either three types of Terrafina at Home chocolate as the sweet pairing option or with three types of cheese and half a baguette for the savoury pairing option. This is a first come, first served event.

End of Harvest Winemaker's Dinner (Fairview Cellars)
2023-11-23 18:00 - 21:00
Join Fairview Cellars at The Bear, The Fish, The Root, and The Berry restaurant for an exquisite End of Harvest Dinner on November 23rd. Starting with delectable passed canapés and followed by a delightful 4-course dinner, perfectly paired with 6 Fairview Cellars wines. It’s a culinary experience you won’t want to miss! Tickets are $130 per person including Tax and Gratuity and can be purchased here:
https://www.fairviewcellars.ca/events
Spirit Ridge Resort is providing a special rate: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/YLWUB/G-FVCL

Pizza Jam South (Tinhorn Creek Vineyards)
2023-11-23 18:00 - 21:00
Event by Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards – Industry Mix & Mingle
Chef Daniel Johansson from Woodwood Pizzeria and Chef Steve Ramey from Pizzeria Tratto Napoletana join Chef Jeff Van Geest for a pizza dinner collaboration.
3 Courses + Feature cocktail for $55 ++. Reservations required – call to book 250-498-3742.

The Vineyard Dogs (Venables Theatre)
2023-11-22 19:30 - 21:30
Venables Alive! Local Artist Series
It’s all about the music
The musicians in The Vineyard Dogs are all from the Okanagan Valley with shared passions for sound, rhythm and grooves. Each member brings a unique musical influence enabling the band to jump genres and mash up classic rock, blues, pop and country influences.
Coming Together
Starting out jamming in the basement, they soon realized that they had something very unique to offer and in 2020 formed the band and decided to “take it on the road”. Not taking themselves too seriously and keeping it fun, they have been sharing their style of high tempo music at local venues and festivals throughout the South Okanagan, Similkameen, and Boundary areas of BC.
The Show
The Vineyard Dogs will be performing high energy covers of familiar songs from the 1960’s through the 2000’s in addition to their own originals, some of which will debut at the show.
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

Festive Evergreen Workshops (Oliver Community Centre Hall)
2023-11-19 16:30 - 20:30
This annual workshop series hosted by Riverside Garden Centre is a favourite winter event and always fills up fast. Get ready to dive into the magical world of creating breathtaking holiday decorations, all while enjoying a hassle-free experience. Not only do these workshops provide a delightful space for creativity and fun, but they also offer a unique opportunity to craft something you truly love. Why not invite a friend or two or three for a magical evening full of fun? Leave the gathering supplies and cleaning up behind, while you indulge in the joy of creating your own stunning piece of festive evergreen decor!

Sunday November 19th at the Oliver Community Centre Hall
4:30-5:30 Holiday Centrepiece $50
6:30-8:30 Handmade Wreath $70

Register online at www.riversidegardencentre.ca

Hot Sauce Showdown (Firehall Brewery)
2023-11-19 15:00 - 17:00
Firehall Brewery is hosting a Hot Sauce Showdown! The sauce chosen by professional judges will win $50, and the winning sauce will be put up against the infamous Chance Beauclaire in a Hot Wing Throwdown challenge: if he can’t finish 10 wings with the victory sauce in 5 minutes, another $50 is added to the winnings!
Submissions: $10/entry. Entrants must have FoodSafe certification, and prepare hot sauces in accordance with FoodSafe guidelines. 20 Entrants Total. Maximum 5 entries per person.
Submissions accepted first-come-first serve through Firehall’s webpage.

Grey Cup Party (Oliver Legion)
2023-11-19 13:00 - 19:00
Grey Cup Party from 1:00 until the game ends. Chili and buns will be on sale. Everyone is welcome.

Pub Choir & Cask Beer Party (Firehall Brewery)
2023-11-18 19:00 - 22:00
Firehall Brewery is tapping a special cask beer and celebrating with a special music event, inspired by chansonnier nights of Québec and the Maritime provinces. The cask is our Holy Smoke Stout infused with Kahlua Coffee, Cocoa Nibs, and Coconut Shavings. Local musician Graeme Baerg will perform classic tunes that everyone knows the words to, and the point is to drop the lights and have the whole room sing along. You don’t know what you’ve been missing until you’ve experienced a Pub Choir night.
Please bring a few donation dollars for Graeme’s fine musicianship. Please note that seating is first-come-first-serve, and don’t forget donation cash for the artist! (Credit/debit donations accepted at the bar or with your server).
