Oliver Tourism

Memorable Wine Tour (Nostalgia Wines)
2023-07-01 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | British Columbia
A Brand Ambassador will lead you on this hour-long tour of Nostalgia’s property, vineyard, and cellar.
The tour begins at 11:00am in the picnic area, where you’ll enjoy a scenic view of South Okanagan, while enjoying your first wine sample and learning more about the BC wine industry and the unique history of Nostalgia Wines. From there, you’ll take a walk to check out more of the property and learn about 14.5-acre vineyard and their approach to farming, while sampling a second wine. You’ll try a third sample while taking a peek into the winery to learn more about how their wines are made. You’ll finish the tour in the seated lounge with a couple more samples and you’ll have plenty of time for questions.

Canada Day Live Music (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2023-07-01 19:00 - 22:00
Celebrate Canada Day at the Oliver Community Centre Park outdoor stage. Live music by Johnny Carwash and the Desert Dawgz. Free to all. Bring a lawn chair and your own refreshments.

Holi Festival of Colour (Kismet Estate Winery)
2023-07-02 13:00 - 17:00
An unforgettable celebration of colors, culture, and creativity at the Holi Festival hosted by Kismet Estate Winery! Immerse yourself in a vibrant and joyous atmosphere at their beautiful vineyard & lake event venue. Get ready to dance the afternoon away as our live DJ spins the best of Bollywood fusion music, creating an electrifying ambiance that will keep you moving. Be captivated by mesmerizing dance performances that showcase the grace and energy of Indian traditions.
Indulge your taste buds with a variety of delectable street food stations offering an array of flavorful Indian cuisine. Quench your thirst at the bar, where you can sip on Indian-inspired cocktails and savor the exquisite wines produced by Kismet Estate Winery. Adorn your hands and arms with stunning Henna Tattoos. Let the beautiful patterns enhance your Holi experience and serve as a lasting memento of this special day.
$100 Adult; $30 12 & under; $90 Connection Members; $85 Devotion Members

Roots and Rhythms (Road 13 Vineyards)
2023-07-02 16:00 - 18:30
Bring your favourite lawn chair, fill a glass of white, red, or rosé, and enjoy a complimentary evening every other Sunday this summer of soul-stirring melodies, putting a spotlight on local Okanagan artists. Prepare to be serenaded amidst our sun-kissed vines in the South — the perfect blend of farm charm and acoustic bliss crafted just for you for this music-filled evening, kicking off on July 2 with David Barber at 4:00PM. Limited seating available. Please bring a lawn chair. Wine by the glass and food available for purchase.

Sparkling Week (Hester Creek Estate Winery)
2023-07-03 10:00 - 18:00
Enjoy a tasting of Hester Creek’s old vine brut complimentary upon arrival at the wine shop July 3rd to July 7th.

Cirque LuzDalia (Oliver Arena)
2023-07-03 16:30 - 21:30
Cirque LuzDalia is an all new cirque show with performances by an international cast in acrobatics, daredevil stunts, aerialists, comedians and more. This is their first tour throughout Canada!
The all new Cirque LuzDalia, a one of a kind cirque show like you have never seen before. Exciting acrobats, daredevils, aerialists, comedians and more! Join us for exciting 90 minute high-energy family cirque shows coming soon to your city. • High flying aerialist • Laugh out loud comedians • Precision jugglers • Agile Acrobats • Circus treats and souvenirs!
The show is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Doors will open one hour before each show. Come early and enjoy the kids fun zone before showtime featuring face painting, circus toys and circus treats! 10 minutes before the show join us in the ring for the kids all access pre-show!
Two Shows: Monday, July 3 at 4:30 & 7:00pm. Book online and SAVE 50%! Limited pre-order tickets available. Tickets and showtimes can be found online at CirqueLuzDalia.com

Wine Wednesdays (Hester Creek Estate Winery)
2023-07-05 10:00 - 18:00
Enjoy special features wine on the Hester Creek wine shop patio every Wednesday for the month of July.

Music in the Park (Oliver Community Arts Council)
2023-07-06 18:30 - 20:00
Enjoy a summer of Live Music at the Oliver Community Park & Stage. Bring a lawn chair. Admission is by donation.
July 6 – Room To Dance; July 13 – Rebel Luv; July 20 – Uncorked; July 27 – The Blueshounds;
August 3 – Cliff McIntyre Band; August 10 – Naden Band RCN; August 17 – Sister Soul & The Rattlers; August 24 – Steve Jones Band
RAIN VENUE: Community Hall, 6359 Park Drive

Outdoor Movie Night (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2023-07-06 21:00 - 23:00
A 40ft inflatable movie screen is coming to the Oliver Community Park courtesy of FortisBC, Spare Room Co Self Storage and Fresh Air Cinema. This event is free! Donations at the door will be received for Mamas for Mamas. Pit Stop Smokery will be onsite with their food truck and the Oliver Ambassador Program will be manning the concession.

CANCELLED The Peelers (Firehall Brewery)
2023-07-07 19:00 - 22:00
CANCELLED – Firehall Brewery is proud to present… The Peelers! Tickets are $20 in advance online, and $25 at the door.
The Peelers were formed in North Glengarry County in Eastern Ontario Canada in 1999, and are now based out of Montreal. The band has evolved to become one of the most notorious Celtic punk acts in Canada. Glengarry has always been a hub of Celtic culture, and original members immersed themselves in this legacy from youth. Separated from New York State by the St. Lawrence River, it was originally settled by Gaelic immigrants who chose the name Glengarry in memory of home. The Peelers bow the rules of tradition, with their blend of punk rock & traditional Irish music.

Peach Party Roller Rink (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2023-07-08 16:30 - 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 Beach Party themed, and they encourage you to come in your swim suit!
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.

Sunset Winemaker Dinner (Nostalgia Wines)
2023-07-08 17:30 - 21:00
Celebrate the flavours of summer during a magical evening of food and wine pairings with Nostalgia Wines and Cocktails & Canapés catering. A magical evening of food & wine! Relish the flavours of summer during a magical evening of food and wine pairings with Nostalgia Wines. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance, so please don’t wait and miss out!! You can purchase tickets on Nostalgia’s website.
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. There will be some winemaker surprises, such as bonus samples (from the barrel).
Tickets: $160 per person, plus taxes and optional gratuity. Recollection Wine Club members save 10% on the ticket price, as a club perk! Sign in to receive your member pricing.

Okanagan Granfondo
2023-07-09 07:00 - 17:00
This mass cycling event ranks as one of North America’s premier cycling events that attracts recreational, elite and pro cyclists for an epic weekend of road cycling in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan wine country. Cyclists can choose from one of four distances with each distance starting and finishing in Penticton. It’s finally time to Ride Hard. Smile Often. Registration is now open.
It is a great spectator sport or volunteer opportunity as the cyclists ride through Oliver and area.

Summer Sunday Music Series (Meyer Family Vineyards)
2023-07-09 14:00 - 16:00
Summer Sunday Music Series with local duo Rod & Ron! 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.

Paint Night with Nk’Mip Cellars (District Wine Village)
2023-07-13 18:00 - 20:00
Unleash your inner artist during an evening of creativity and fun at the District Wine Village.Join us as artist Adriana Arzeta guides you through the steps of crafting your own masterpiece while enjoying a glass of wine and a light snack on Nk’Mip Cellars District Wine Village tasting room Patio.
Fees include all art supplies, a glass of Nk’Mip Cellars wine, and a light snack to savour.
Spaces are limited so book be sure to secure your spot today.

Alsatian Dinner with Olivier Humbrecht (Phantom Creek Estates)
2023-07-13 18:00 - 21:00
The Alsatian Dinner promises an evening of elegance, and a celebration of the finest Alsatian cuisine and wines. Nestled amidst picturesque vineyards and breathtaking scenery, Phantom Creek Estates winery sets the stage for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
As a Grand Cru club member, you have the exclusive opportunity to join Olivier Humbrecht, a renowned Alsace winemaker, on this enchanting culinary journey. Olivier’s expertise and passion for Biodynamic farming practices and winemaking will undoubtedly enrich the evening, as he shares his extensive knowledge and insights.
The culinary creations of Chef Alessa Valdez, designed specifically for this occasion, will delight your palate and showcase her innovative approach to Alsatian-inspired cuisine. Each course, thoughtfully paired with Phantom Creek Estate’s premium selections, will be a testament to Chef Alessa’s talent and attention to detail, ensuring an unforgettable culinary journey.
The Alsatian dinner at Phantom Creek Estates promises an evening of refined indulgence, where world-class wines, exceptional cuisine, and the company of esteemed winemaker Olivier Humbrecht converge to create a truly unforgettable and immersive dining experience.

Fly-in Breakfast (Oliver Airport)
2023-07-15 08:00 - 11:00
Another fly-in breakfast at the Oliver Airport (CAU3) and CPOA Flight 158. Breakfast served 8am-11am $10 per plate. It’s a public event. Everyone welcome! Come fly-in’ or walk-in’.

Scenic Chairlift Rides (Baldy Mountain Resort)
2023-07-15 11:00 - 16:00
Baldy Mountain Resort is open for Weekends all summer long! Take a break from the lake at the mountain where we are regularly 10 degrees cooler than the valley! Enjoy Scenic Chairlift Rides up and down the mountain, 360 degree viewpoint at the top, Hiking, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Disc Golf and Outdoor BBQ and Licensed patio. Chairlift rides $20. Open Saturdays and Sundays 11:00am – 4:00pm.

Intuitive Guidance Sessions (Exhale Art Gallery)
2023-07-15 11:00 - 17:00
Messages From Beyond with Raven Blu. Personalized intuitive guidance to help you stand in the truth of your heart and soul.
$55 – 30 minute session or $111 – 60 minute session. Register in advance to reserve your spot with Exhale Art Gallery in person or by phone: 778-622-3593.

Burger & Blues (Bartier Bros. Winery)
2023-07-15 18:00 - 20:30
At Bartier Bros. Winery on Saturday, July 15th for an evening of Blues with Rick “Poppa Dawg” Halisheff who has been a mainstay on the Western Canadian blues scene for over 25 years, making a name for himself based on his strong vocal and guitar abilities as well as being a seasoned songwriter.
This evening includes your welcome glass of wine, a delicious burger and trimmings followed by a light dessert. Vegetarian and gluten-free option available.
Wine by the bottle available for purchase. Seating is for those 19+ years of age.

Soirée en Rouge (Phantom Creek Estates)
2023-07-15 18:00 - 21:00
Join Phantom Creek for their annual signature event of the season – Soirée en Rouge! Enjoy an unforgettable night of entertainment, delicious food and outstanding wines. Tickets On Sale for Wine Club Members, Available to General Public on May 17th. Dress code: Red (and fabulous)
Soirée en Rouge, the South Okanagan’s most spectacular event of the summer season, returns, and wine lovers of all kinds are invited to don their best reds and make a dazzling night of it.
It’s a fitting celebration for a wine-growing region that’s unlike any other. The elegant winery and vineyards of Phantom Creek overlook the famed Black Sage Bench, renowned for the quality and intense flavours of the late-ripening red varietals planted along its sun-soaked slopes.
The evening includes live music, exciting raffle prizes, exquisite food from the Estate’s culinary team and sips and swirls from across the winery’s portfolio of exceptional wines: the reds, of course, but also the white and rosé wines too!
Culinary stations, wine stations and musical guests, such as the returning Rann Berry Band, take over the courtyard, tasting room and amphitheater from 6 to 9 p.m., allowing guests to mingle throughout the main levels of the winery, sampling recent releases, and snacking on delicious eats from Chef Alessa Valdez and her team from the wineries renowned dining destination, The Restaurant at Phantom Creek, including short rib bao and porchetta sliders, fruit stations, and pretty pastries.
VIP tickets will also have access to “level 4,” where they’ll enjoy tastings of exclusive Phantom Creek bottles, plus charcuterie boards and canapés such as chicken liver mousse and Ahi tuna tartare.
For those who are seeking the full Soirée en Rouge experience, VVIP tickets include all of the above plus additional intimate musical performances, special tastings of Phantom Creek Cuvée wines, and culinary stations that include seafood towers, caviar and more.
Transportation
In order to provide guests with a safe ride home, complimentary shuttles will be available to transport guests to and from the Soirée, with availability and pick-ups between Kelowna, West Kelowna, Penticton, Summerland, Okanagan Falls, Osoyoos and Oliver. Guests are highly encouraged to use the available shuttle service, to avoid drinking and driving.

Steven Page Concert (Tinhorn Creek Vineyards)
2023-07-15 19:00 - 21:30
Join us on July 15th for a live, intimate concert at the Tinhorn Creek Vineyard’s Natural amphitheatre featuring Canadian award winning musician and singer/songwriter also known as the co-founder and former lead singer of Barenaked Ladies.

Bianca Berkland (Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery)
2023-07-16 13:00 - 16:00
Bring your picnic lunch and grab a bottle of wine from our tasting room and spend your afternoon listening to live music. Bianca Berkland is a gifted, modern Jazz/Blues pianist and multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer based out of Oliver, BC. Her growing presence in the Okanagan region over the past four years performing jazz, soul and pop, rock cover songs with a jazz influence ignited within her, an endless ambition to share her own wealth of beautiful and original material.

Summer Music Series (Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery)
2023-07-16 13:00 - 16:00
Quinta Ferreira is excited to welcome Bianca Berkland to their winery as part of their Summer Music Series on Sunday, July 16 from 1pm to 4pm. They look forward to seeing you there.

Sunday Music Series (Phantom Creek Estates)
2023-07-16 16:00 - 19:00
Sunday Music Series with Bran Sanders. Enjoy good wine and music from local artist Bran Sanders. Bran Sanders is a folk singer in the traditional sense; spending the last decade moving from place to place and singing songs of old. He’s also a songwriter in his own right and his lyrics reflect his uplifting spirit and desire to seek new perspectives. Possessing a unique and soulful voice, Bran effortlessly draws in listeners with his distinct, relative and honest songs.
To secure your spot book a Seated Tasting Experience. Walk-in seating available, but reservations are strongly recommended.

Tour d'Okanagan - Blind Tasting Experience (Hester Creek Estate Winery)
2023-07-17 11:00 - 12:30
Every July, the best cyclists in the world take part in the Tour de France. In recognition of their hard work, Hester Creek decided to do their own Tour de France, but Okanagan style – with wine made in traditional French methods. Let your taste buds tour the regions of Bordeaux, Champagne, Burgundy, Alsace and the Rhône Valley to see if you can figure out which wine is made in the traditional style of each region. This fun and educational experience is 19+ and limited to two days: Monday, July 17th and Tuesday, July 18th.

Wednesdays Firestone Pizza (Nostalgia Wines)
2023-07-19 11:00 - 17:00
For the rest of the summer, Nostalgia Wines will have a The Cache pizza truck on location every Wednesday! Hot, fresh, Firestone pizzas— and debuting 3 new recipes!! The Rock (for the pepperoni mushroom lovers); The Cheeseburger Pizza (it’s got crunch dill pickles on top!!); and The Okanagan (for the shrimp pesto fans) P.S. if you want pesto on literally anything, just ask!

Cars for a Cause (Area 27)
2023-07-20 11:00 - 16:30
The Cars for a Cause event has luxury cars donated by Area 27 members to provide the chance for thrill seekers to have a co-pilot experience. This experience includes time to meet the certified driver, admire the chosen sports car, and buckle up for adrenaline pumping laps around the track.
The event takes place on Thursday, July 20, and all proceeds from the event go toward the Okanagan Similkameen Neurological Society (OSNS) Legacy Foundation. There will also be go-karting races taking place at the Kartplex, and lunch served by Crave Creative Kitchen. Interested car lovers can also register their luxury, vintage, classic, hot rod, muscle, and imported vehicles to the Show and Shine segment of the event for people to admire when they are not on the track. Registration for the Show and Sine is limited to 130 vehicles and 100 per cent of the registration fees will also be donated to the OSNS Legacy Foundation.
To sign up or register your vehicle go to area27.ca and click the link to book or register.

Estate Dinner at Terrafina (Hester Creek Estate Winery)
2023-07-20 18:30 - 21:00
A 4-course, locally sourced Estate Dinner at Terrafina. Chef Adair will skillfully create a fresh, summer inspired menu with his team to pair wonderfully with Hester Creek’s award-winning wines. Reservations required. Reserve online.

William Prince LIVE in the Round (District Wine Village)
2023-07-20 19:00 - 22:00
William Prince approaches the big questions with humility and curiosity, and his songwriting is a masterclass in skilful simplicity. Since his JUNO Award win in 2017, Prince’s momentum has continued to build, with each new album adding depth and dimension to an exceptional body of work that has received international acclaim. From national network television appearances, top tier media coverage and performances at major international festivals, William Prince has become one of the country’s most respected and celebrated songwriters.
William Prince SHUTTLE from Penticton is available to book. Book online on the District’s events page.
5:00pm pick up from the Penticton Lakeside Resort and drop off at District Wine Village 5:30pm.
Load the bus and leave the District Wine Village 10:30pm.
