Oliver Tourism

An Evening with the Legends (Oliver Legion)
2023-06-09 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | British Columbia
Robert Larrabee performs “Country Classic Meets Rock & Roll”. Tickets can be purchased in the Canteen at the Oliver Legion. Everyone is welcome. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show begins at 7:30pm.

Bingo & 35th Anniversary (Oliver Senior Centre)
2023-06-09 13:00 - 16:00
Join Oliver Senior Centre for bingo and celebrate their 35th Anniversary with a slice of anniversary cake at the break.

Law of Attraction Food Truck (River Stone Estate Winery)
2023-06-09 11:00 - 17:00
The Law of Attraction food truck is back at River Stone on Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th from 11am – 5pm for a bite to eat paired with a glass of one of their new vintages! Liam will be serving up his delicious Cajun prawn tacos, bacon & pepper perogies, truffle fries, and more… Reservations are recommended for wine tasting. Walk-ins will be accepted based on availability.

Line Dancing (Oliver Senior Centre)
2023-06-08 09:30 - 11:30
Introduction to Line Dancing and Welcoming guest line dancers from near and far.

Open House (Oliver Senior Centre)
2023-06-07 10:00 - 15:00
Senior Week Open House – Check out the Oliver Senior Centre and all the activities, puzzles, games, cards, pool and more. Music Jam / Open Mic – come join in the fun from 1:00 pm — 3:00 pm.

Track Day 2023 with Skaha Ford (Area 27 Race Track)
2023-06-07 07:30 - 16:30
Event by Skaha Ford Penticton at Area27 , Oliver BC
Imagine a racetrack like no other, with the flow of a classic Grand Prix circuit and benefits of modern technology. Designed and built with intention, taking advantage of natural elevation changes, and featuring a variety of corners to tempt, test and challenge. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery in Canada’s warmest climate – the motorsport equivalent of Pebble Beach.
Join Skaha Ford at Area 27 on June 7th, 2023 for a fun-filled day at the track!
Enjoy some fresh lunch and beverages while observing the other drivers race around the track.
All vehicle makes, models and driving experience levels are welcome.
Visit https://skahaford.com/track-day/ for details and to sign up!
$550 a Ticket
$25 For a passenger

Trivia Night (Oliver Senior Centre)
2023-06-06 18:30 - 21:00
Doors and Bar Opens @ 5 pm. Hot dogs, chili, chips and more can be purchased at the concession stand at 5 pm. Free Trivia begins @ 6:30 pm.

Paint & Wine Night (District Wine Village)
2023-06-06 18:00 - 21:00
Paint & Sip Night at Nk’Mip Cellars in the District Wine Village. $50 pp and includes a glass of wine and gourmet popcorn. Reservations can be made by emailing info@nkmipcellars.com or call (250)300-4349.
Here is a short bio of the artist: Adriana Arzeta is a Mexican community worker and artist who is passionate about bringing her love of art to the people and places she visits. She believes most people are creators at heart, and she tries to bring that confidence to everyone she interacts with. She currently resides in Kamloops, where she facilitates storytelling and is a program leader for Art workshops for children at schools and at the community museum. She also teaches adults and is the Outreach Coordinator of the Kamloops Art Council and participates in community art projects. Adriana considers art to be a healing force that allows us to speak our hearts and bare our souls one stroke at a time.

Try Something New (Oliver Senior Centre)
2023-06-06 09:30 - 14:30
Seniors Week – “Try Something New”; Drop-in Coffee 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Sign up in advance at the Oliver Senior Centre for a two-hour introduction to Rock Painting, Mexican Train Dominos or Ballroom Dance at 10:00 am or Flower Arranging at 12:30 pm. —

Seniors Health Fair (Oliver Senior Centre)
2023-06-05 13:00 - 15:30
Seniors Week – Mini Seniors Health Fair with demonstrations, information and resources from local health services and organizations.

An Adventure in Taste (Fairview Cellars)
2023-06-04 17:00 - 19:00
SOLD OUT! Tickets for Fairview Cellar’s very first pairing event with their friends at Black Sage Butcher have now sold out! If you haven’t purchased a ticket and are still eager to join them, please email danielle@fairviewcellars.ca to secure a spot on the wait list.

Sunday Music Series (Phantom Creek Estates)
2023-06-04 16:00 - 19:00
Sunday Music Series with Aidan Mayes. Enjoy good wine and music from local artist Aidan Mayes. A folk songsmith forged from nostalgic 90’s alternative pop and Lilith Fair roots, her lyrics carry bold expressions of loss, love, great adventures, and dreams of an even better life. Expect Joni Mitchell-esque alternate tunings full of ethereal edge and a full sensory supply of sweet soaring vocals accompanied by expert level organic instrumentation.
To secure your spot book the Seated Tasting Experience. Walk-in seating available, but reservations are strongly recommended.

Veterans Dinner (Oliver Legion)
2023-06-04 15:30 - 20:00
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!
