Oliver Tourism

Bud Break Festival Presented by Nostalgia Wines
2025-05-10 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Nostalgia Wines, 4900 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T1, Canada
Come together to celebrate all things spring, renewal, rebirth, and fresh beginnings as our community embarks on the 2025 season.

Activities include local artisans and vendors, including musical act Toonmade and the ‘Mom’osa Bar, Wine Slushies, Cocktail specials & Firehall Brewery Beer!

Steel Magnolias
2025-05-10 19:30 - 22:30 | Venables Theatre, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Steel Magnolias is a comedy-drama about the bond among a group of Southern women in Louisiana. As the title suggests, the “female characters are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel”.

The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.”

Filled with hilarious repartee and acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

The play is alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters.For full show details, please visit the SOAP Theatre website at https://www.soplayers.ca/steel.html

Show Dates & TimesFri-Sat, May 2-3 at 7:30 pmSun Matinee, May 4 at 2:00 pmFri-Sat, May 9-10 at 7:30 pm​TICKETS: Single Show Ticket Prices$26 Adults at the door$24 Adults in advance$20 Adults for groups of 10 or more (contact ticket office)$18 Students with valid Student IDMulti-Show Subscription Savings:$22 Adults buying tickets to two SOAP productions this season$20 Adults buying tickets to all three SOAP productions this season

Mother's Day Celebration
2025-05-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Elma, 994 LAKESHORE DR W, Penticton, BC, V2A 1B1, Canada
MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONEnjoy yoga, coffee and treats, and an epic DJ Party on the Elmaupstairs patio!

Mother's Day Train | Kettle Valley Steam Railway
2025-05-11 10:30 - 13:30 | Kettle Valley Steam Railway, 18404 Bathville Rd, Summerland, bc, V0H 1Z2, Canada
Do something a little different for your mom on her special day. Enjoy the views of beautiful Summerland vistas. Each mom receives a complimentary flower, and a cup of tea.

Duration: 1.5 Hours

Two departure times: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm

Fares: Non-refundable

$35.50/ Adult
$33.50/Senior
$30.00/Youth
$25.00/Child
Infant Free on Lap

* Please note, there is NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for special event train cancellations.

The Mom Market | Mother's Day Market
2025-05-11 11:00 - 18:00 | District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
The Mom Market strives to support Small Businesses of all kinds from Makers to Service Providers to Bakers and everything in between! We showcase a large variety of Small Businesses for you to explore and shop from at our Pop-Up Markets all while supporting the local economies of the almost 30 locations we service coast to coast. We also work with many family-owned and local venues to bring you the best of everything Local! You can find us popping up from as far West as Vancouver Island all the way to Nova Scotia on the East Coast! There is something for everyone at our Markets!

WHY SUPPORT LOCAL?

Give Back To Your Local Community
Support Your Local Economy
Quality Customer Service
Support Someone’s Dream
Reduce Your Environmental Impact
Invest In Quality Products
Know The Person Behind The Business

These are just a few reasons … there are countless more! We can’t wait to meet you at a Market soon!

Mother's Day at Four Shadows Winery
2025-05-11 11:00 - 18:00 | Four Shadows Vineyard & Winery, 250 Upper Bench Rd S, Penticton, BC, V0H 1T0, Canada
Celebrate Mom at Four Shadows Winery this Mother’s Day! We’ll be featuring mimosa flights at a special price, and weather permitting, the picnic area will be open with lawn games. Pack a picnic and stay a while, or continue on to enjoy a tour along the Naramata Bench. It’s a perfect way to toast those who mean the most!

Mother's Day Brunch
2025-05-11 11:30 - 15:30 | Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, 500 Burrowing Owl Place British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T1, Canada
Enjoy a Mother’s Day Brunch at the Sonora Room – An à la carte lunch menu is available. Chocolates in the Wine Shop.

GOGA | Goat Yoga
2025-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Gottagoat Farm, 2099 GREEN MOUNTAIN RD, Pentiction, V2A 0E6, Canada
GOGA (GOAT YOGA!)Make your way to GottaGoat Farm for their outdoor Mother’s Day Goat Yoga class – Penticton’s only Goat Yoga!

District Wine Village & Ward's Wine Country Kitchen | Black Box Challenge Chef Competition
2025-05-11 13:00 - 16:00 | District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Who | Chef Ian Stilborn vs. Chef Zachary Chan from Kin & Folk in Penticton

Where | Centre Plaza at District Wine Village

Prize | All the bragging rights!

When | Sunday, May 11 | 1pm – 4pm

No tickets are required to enjoy the show!

Judges | Want to join the judges table at the competition? Get the opportunity to vote for your favorite dish and try the food created by Chef Ian and Chef Chan – Bid for your seat, all proceeds go to the culinary program at SOSS High School in Oliver.

All the money goes to a great cause! Bid starts at $25

District Wine Village - Sunday Live Music in the Plaza
2025-05-11 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-18 15:00 - 17:00 | District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
May 11 | Live Music with Mandy ColeMay 18 | Live Music with Gord McLarenMay 25 | Live Music in the Plaza with RnR, Rod Kitt and Ron RachinskiJune 1 | Live Music in the Plaza with Kristi Neumann

Hotel California (Venables Theatre)
2025-05-11 19:30 - 21:30 | British Columbia
Kootenay Concerts presents HOTEL CALIFORNIA – The Original Eagles Tribute. Selling out everywhere!For over three decades now HOTEL CALIFORNIA have been recreating the legendary sound of THE EAGLES, and thrilling audiences all over the world. The band set the bar in 1986, and they’ve remained the industry leading substitute for The Eagles ever since. Playing to huge outdoor and arena audiences, sharing bills with some of rock’s legends, and going places no tribute band has gone before. A long run by any measure, but it begs the question – what makes HOTEL CALIFORNIA so special? Well, incredible lead vocal similarity, intensely accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies, and top flight live performances, just for starters. These are the band’s hallmarks, and the foundation on which their reputation has been built. With over a century of collective professional experience in the band today, they’re still going stronger than ever!

HOTEL CALIFORNIA’s show has evolved into a masterful celebration of The Eagles’ music. One of the most game-changing song catalogs in the history of rock n’ roll is performed to perfection before your eyes and ears. The band also offers tons of value-added promotional support and materials to every client, and the confidence that industry insiders have in them has made HOTEL CALIFORNIA one of the world’s most accomplished tribute productions. You can check them out any time you like, but you’ll never want to leave.
If you love The Eagles, then welcome to the Hotel California – you’ve just found the next-best thing.

Yellow Dog Spirits | Gin & Tonic Seminar | May 13 for World Cocktail Day
2025-05-13 11:30 - 12:00 | District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Sunday School at District Wine Village on a Tuesday to celebrate WORLD COCKTAIL DAY

Join us for a half hour of fun learning to make the BEST Gin & TonicLearn how the glass can change the taste of your cocktail.

This is a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of cocktail tasting and take your senses on a journey through various flavor nuances.

The glasses used in this seminar are exclusively reserved for participants and can be taken home after the event

Firehall Brewery Trivia Night
2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Firehall Brewery, 6077 Main Street British Columbia Oliver, Oliver, British Columbia
Tuesday Trivia is free and fun, with weekly prizes and a trophy awarded to the team with the most points over the season!

Desert Reels Film Club Presents...
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Oliver Theatre, 6387 Main Street British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada

Meadowlark Nature Festival
2025-05-15 08:00 - 2025-05-19 17:00 | British Columbia
Last year’s festival included over 50 hiking, biking, walking, kayaking, and trail-riding tours, all with an ecological or cultural focus led by incredible local mentors and conservation partners. Our amazing team of tour volunteers helped everyone stay organized and safe on the trails.

Join us again this year in the beautiful Okanagan-Similkameen over the May long weekend to experience many favourite tours and new adventures. Join prominent naturalists, painters, biologists, writers, ecologists, geologists, Aboriginal cultural leaders, photographers, and conservationists for engaging and entertaining guided tours.

District Wine Village - Thursday Only Passport
2025-05-15 11:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-22 11:00 - 18:00 | District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Thursday Event Day | Wine Tasting Passport

Available to be used and redeemed on Thursday’s

Purchase your Village passport for $10 which includes 10 – vouchers that can be redeemed at any of the wineries in the Village.Passports can be purchased online/in person and picked up at Apricus Cellars.Passports can also be purchased in person at Gneiss Wines.

1 voucher =

1 oz taste of wine from any winery in the Village
1 flight glass of beer from the brewery (neighbourhood brewing only)
1 oz taste of drink taster on tap at Yellow Dog Spirits

Must be redeemed in the 2025 season and only redeemable on Thursday’s

Vasanti Estate Winery Grand Opening Social
2025-05-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Vasanti Estate Winery, 7222 BC Hwy 97, Oliver, BC, V0H1T7, Canada
As the kick-off to our grand opening celebrations, we are inviting everyone to our tasting room to enjoy a glass, all you can eat charcuterie, and some amazing prizes!

Your ticket gets you:Complimentary pours by the glass of our entire portfolioLarge charcuterie spreads to feast on while you mingleEntry into our prize pool

Details are as follows:

Grand Opening: Spring Social

May 16th: 4:00-7:00pm

20% off all wine purchases of 2+ bottles!
Tickets are selling fast!
Enjoy generous pours from our entire portfolio
All-you-can-eat charcuterie
Live jazz music by No Time Flat
Entry into our prize pool!

Tickets are $20 or $10 for wine club members

Grand Opening Weekend: Saturday

May 17th: 12:00-7:00pm

Giveaways all-day

10% off 2-3 bottles, 15% off 4-5 bottles or 25% off 6+ bottles!

Complimentary tastings all-day with our entire portfolio to choose from!

Catered Texas-style BBQ from Summerland Smoke Shack

Live music by the one and only, Lewis Cardinal (from 1:00-4:00pm)

Grand Opening Weekend: Sunday

May 18th: 12:00-7:00pm

Giveaways all-day

10% off 2-3 bottles, 15% off 4-5 bottles or 25% off 6+ bottles!

Complimentary tastings all-day with our entire portfolio to choose from!

We look forward to welcoming you!

This event is 19+. Tickets are non-refundable. In the unlikely event we do not reach our ticket minimum, all ticket holders will be refunded in full

Firehall Brewery Karaoke
2025-05-16 19:00 - 23:00 | Firehall Brewery, 6077 Main Street British Columbia Oliver, Oliver, British Columbia

The Yellow Brick Road Experience
2025-05-16 19:30 - 22:30 | Venables Theatre, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
The Yellow Brick Road Experience Featuring Andrew Johns live in concert. Experience first hand how Andrew commands the stage with his spot on piano and vocal skills that take you back to Elton John in his prime! Andrew Johns featuring his band, The Jets, with full horn section, playing all the hits in the original keys as performed by Sir Elton John. Take a trip down memory lane as Andrew Johns & The Jets relive all the greatest hits in this dynamic tribute featuring some of North America’s finest session and touring musicians, including 4 time Juno award winner and Canada’s Walk of Fame recipient, Julie Masi from the Parachute Club. With over 250 millions records sold worldwide as well as holding the world record for biggest selling single of all time with Candle In the Wind, Elton John’s timeless musical catalogue will be celebrated. Performing such hits as “ Yellow Brick Road” “Burn down the mission” “Your Song” “Crocodile Rock” and many more. Come join the excitement and passion and stunning musicianship as the Yellow Brick Road Experience winds its way back to Oliver.

Meadowlark Nature Festival Rendezvous - Laura Lynch
2025-05-17 17:30 - 22:00 | Venables Theatre, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
The Meadowlark Nature Festival is pleased to announce this year’s Rendezvous Evening keynote speaker, Laura Lynch.The doors open at 5:30 and Laura Lynch, host of CBC’s “What on Earth” will offer us her insights into climate recovery and restoration in the theatre at 7:30. If you are unfamiliar with Laura’s work, you can listen to podcasts of her shows at https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whatonearth. Tickets for the Rendezvous include a drink ticket, our awesome appetizer buffet, a wonderful silent auction, and Laura’s presentation. After Laura’s presentation, the winning bidders’ names will be announced and those lucky people can collect their winnings, (cash and credit cards accepted).For this year’s Rendezvous, those in Penticton who are not comfortable with the drive to Oliver can sit back and relax and leave the driving to us. The Meadowlark Festival have organized a bus to take you to Venables Theatre and back from the Walmart parking lot in Penticton. The bus departs Penticton at 5:00pm sharp and returns, leaving the theatre at 9:00 pm. There is a nominal charge of $10.00 for this return trip. The bus tickets are available on the Meadowlark website at www.meadowlarkfestival.ca.

The Meadowlark Nature Festival has been celebrating the coming of spring since 1998. This year’s festival will open with a movie night on Thursday May 15th focusing on restoration and recovery. Tours will begin early Friday morning and run throughout the long weekend of May.Rendezvous with your friends at the Venables Theatre May 17, it will be fun!

Movie Night at Phantom Creek Estates - Wicked!
2025-05-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Phantom Creek Estates, 4315 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, Canada
Gather your family and friends for a magical movie night under the stars at Phantom Creek Estates!

Enjoy an outdoor cinematic experience set against the breathtaking backdrop of our vineyard.

Movie Snack Combos & Refreshing Beverages 🍿

Make your evening even more enjoyable with movie snack combos and a selection of refreshing beverages, available for purchase.

Bring a cozy blanket or lawn chair, relax, and enjoy a fun-filled family night at the estate. Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot!

This is a family-friendly event.

Worms Hate Rain Concert (Firehall Brewery)
2025-05-17 20:00 - 22:30 | British Columbia
Firehall Brewery is proud to present… Worms Hate Rain!
Making organized noise for over 35 years! Classic rock tunes from Crosby, Stills & Nash… and sometimes Young. Paul Simon, The Band, Dire Straits, and many more…
Mike Dallamore – bass & vocalsScott Dallamore – drums & vocalsJay Patterson – guitar & vocalsChris Zorbakis – guitar & vocals
Entry by donation. Seating is first-come-first-serve.

District Wine Village | The Ultimate Pickup Party, Wine Club Member & Guest Event
2025-05-18 13:00 - 16:00 | District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Membership has its benefits!!

Join the wineries in the District Wine Village for the first Ultimate Pick-up Party!

Are you a member of a Village winery? Do you have your club shipment to pick up?Join usDate | May 18Time | 1:00pm – 4:00pm Where | The entire Village

What to expect – You are member for a day at all the wineries! Whatever the benefits they offer their members, is now, just for the day, extended to all wine club members for wineries in the Village.We will have live music, food and wine bites at each location, scavenger hunt to help you explore the village businesses and more!

Tickets for Members is $20 for you and a guest.Tickets for non-members that want to experience being a member for the day is $50 per person.

Blinded by the Blanc | Blind Wine Tasting
2025-05-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Blind tastings are the best way to become an expert in wine! That’s why our Wine Shop Manager, Rachel Rogers, created a blind tasting experience like none-other at Hester Creek.

This seated tasting is a masterclass in wine. It will put your eyes, nose and palate to the test in the best way possible. Be prepared to enjoy delicious wine, lots of laughs and learning more about wine than you ever thought possible!

What you’ll learn:

Appearance I.e., what does the colour, transparency and overall appearance tell you?
Aromas I.e., what can the aromas of each wine tell you about the characteristics of the grape, winemaking and/or bottle aging?
Palate I.e., what flavours are hitting your palate and where? Does the wine have tannin? A long finish? Balance? Complexity?

Included in this experience is a tasting mat for you to take notes, an aroma wheel and a flight of delicious Hester Creek wines!

This 90-minute experience is 19+. Pets are not permitted at this event.

Paint, Sip & Savour in the Garden at River Stone Estate Winery
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | River Stone Estate Winery, 143 Buchanan Drive British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T2 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T2, Canada
Paint, Sip & Savour in the Garden at River Stone Estate Winery

Join us for a creative spring evening in our beautiful tasting garden! River Stone’s very own Aidaan Gaudet—tasting room associate by day and talented landscape artist by night—will guide you step-by-step through painting your own masterpiece.

Limited spots available. This is an outdoor event—please dress for the weather.

Rising Stars of SOSS (Venables Theatre)
2025-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Venables Theatre, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Venables Theatre is excited to host the third annual Rising Stars Showcase. Get ready to be entertained and amazed by some of the incredibly talented and passionate young performers of Southern Okanagan Secondary School. Come out to experience exceptional performances of both popular hits and original songs; take in the rich diversity and beauty of extraordinary dance numbers.​Last year’s performances had audiences on their feet cheering on heartfelt solo artists and powerhouse bands. This year we are delighted to also feature some of the finest artwork by SOSS art and sculpture students.$20 – Adults
$15 – Children/Youth
This Year’s Performers:

Emmet Fernandes
Abbygail Wolfe
20 Willow, featuring Ethan Pearle, Cohen Hekseth, Nohl Dragseth, Ari Kendrick
Henna Brar (also in dance number with Deepika Brar and Arjun Brar)
Fanilo Andrianasolo
Tommy Atkinson
Silas McAllister
Edwin Lee
Tai Flett
Morgan Munday and Georgia Fewchuk
Gavin Baerg
Sal Pastulovic

District Wine Village - Live Music in the Plaza
2025-05-23 15:00 - 17:00 | District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
May 23 | Live Music in the Plaza with Brent Tyler

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May 30 | Live Music in the Plaza with Aidan Mayes

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June 6 | Live Music in the Plaza with Badgentina

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