Oliver Tourism

Hotel California (Venables Theatre)
2025-05-11 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | 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, 2025-05-27 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, 2025-05-29 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.

District Wine Village - Sunday Live Music in the Plaza
2025-05-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-25 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

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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Firehall Brewery Open Mic Night
2025-05-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Firehall Brewery, 6077 Main Street British Columbia Oliver, Oliver, British Columbia
Open Mic Night is an opportunity for local musicians to perform their art in a public, social setting in the Firehall Brewery brewpub! Seating is first-come-first-serve.

District Wine Village | May Silent Disco
2025-05-24 18:00 - 20:00 | District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
May 24 | 6pm – 8pm

Join us for a fun night of dancing in the centre plaza with DJ Shakes.

Headphones supplied for a fun night with DJ Shakes with three channels of music to choose from.Ward’s Wine Country Kitchen will have drinks available for purchase and snacks from the kitchen until 7pm.

Rain or shine! Get ready to dance if the weather is nice or maybe you will be dancing in the rain!(some tent covers will be provided if there is rain but please dress accordingly for the weather)

National Wine Day
2025-05-25 03:30 - 16:40 | Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, 500 Burrowing Owl Place British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T1, Canada
Enjoy 5 wines & 5 food bites to celebrate National Wine Day at The Burrowing Owl

Station Street Market
2025-05-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Station Street Market, 6431 Station Street British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
The Station Street Market is located in between the Visitor Information Centre and the Coast Hotel in the beautiful grass area just off Station Street. The Market is part of the Grow Oliver plan which is striving for the revitalization and activation of our downtown core. Unique stores, local products, everyday services, delicious and satisfying food options are important to our residents and guests alike. We are excited to be making improvements to Station Street and a Sunday Market is going to be a great way for our community to gather and see what our talented and dedicated local vendors are creating around our region.

2024 was our first year and we are thankful for the support of many organizations, businesses, and people that dove right in to help get this market going.

This year for the market will run Sundays, from 9 am to 1 pm, May 25 to Oct. 5*, 2025.

*There will be no market on June 15 – Roots and Fruits Expo and no market on September 21 – Festival of the Grape. Both of these events will be at the Oliver Community Centre and we encourage everyone to go check out those events!

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Quail's Nest Studio - Open House
2025-05-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Oliver Community Arts Council, 5840 Airport Street British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada

Mimosa Charm Bar at JoiRyde Winery
2025-05-25 12:00 - 18:00 | District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Ready for a CHARMING Sunday Funday?Sunday, May 25th | 12pm – 6pm

Join us and our friends at House of Lyon for our first pop-up Mimosa and Charm Bar at District Wine Village!

Sip on a fresh JoiRyde mimosa and let your creativity shine as you build your own charm bracelet or necklace from over 200 unique charms. Whether you’re into initials, cherries, or pretzels, we’ve got the perfect piece to match your vibe.

No appointment necessary—just bring your Sunday funday besties.

Sandra Kunz
2025-05-25 15:30 - 18:30 | Phantom Creek Estates, 4315 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, Canada
Sandra Kunz, a singer-songwriter from Penticton, brings a vibrant energy to every performance.With a laid-back approach to Folk and Roots music, her powerful and captivating voice resonates with audiences of all ages.
