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September 19th, 2025

District Wine Village
Live Music, Wine, Beer, Spirits & Food!

Brought to you by
Oliver Tourism & District Wine Village

Kick off Wine Capital Weekend with a spectacular evening of music, food, and drinks at the 4th Annual Kick-Off Party at District Wine Village!

Get ready to dance the night away under the stars in the stunning District Wine Village, Canada’s first true wine village. Enjoy a live and intimate performances in the Center Plaza with the iconic Canadian band, Glass Tiger.

Sip and savour the best of the Okanagan as you enjoy the local beverage producers of the District Wine Village and indulge in a curated selection of artisan wines, spirits, craft beers and local coffee roaster. Treat your taste buds to the delectable offerings from Ward’s Wine Country Kitchen, featuring gourmet dishes perfectly paired with your favourite drinks.

Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, celebrate the harvest season, and create unforgettable memories with friends old and new. This is a night you won’t want to miss—an enchanting evening under the festive lights and the beautiful Okanagan night sky.

Limited Number Of Tickets Available!
General admission tickets will be limited to 400 tickets. Only 400 VIP Patio seats available, so be sure to get your tickets quickly! 

2025 Featured Artist

GLASS TIGER

Grammy nominated and 5x Juno Award winners, Glass Tiger has released 6 studio albums and sold 5 million albums worldwide. Their 1986 debut album, The Thin Red Line, went quadruple platinum in Canada and gold in the United States. Two of it’s songs, “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)” and “Someday” both reached Top 10 on the Billboard Charts in the U.S. Toured with artists such as Journey, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, The Moody Blues and Cheap Trick. In September 2023, Glass Tiger was inducted into the prestigious, Canada’s Walk of Fame.

Artist Website:
glasstiger.ca

Early Bird Tickets Available Soon!

Buy Your Early Bird Tickets Now!

Enjoy a single event or immerse yourself in the full Wine Capital Weekend experience with a weekend pass. Don’t miss your chance to sip, savor, and celebrate!

Kick-Off Party
General Admission

General admission to District Wine Village

$109.00

Highlights:

  • General Admission to Centre Plaza
  • Visit local artisan wine, sprit and craft beer producers
  • Purchase gourmet food offerings from Wards Wine Country Kitchen
  • Enjoy the vibrant, festive atmosphere in Canada’s first true wine village
Purchase

Kick-Off Party
VIP Patio Admission

Special Early Bird Pricing
until July 1st, 2025

$109.00

Includes:

  • Patio Seating at your favourite tasting room for the Kick-Off Party
  • Visit local artisan wine, sprit and craft beer producers
  • Purchase gourmet food offerings from Wards Wine Country Kitchen
  • Enjoy the vibrant, festive atmosphere in Canada’s first true wine village
Purchase

Wine Capital Weekend
3 Day Passes

Special Early Bird Pricing
until July 1st, 2025

$180 – $250

Options:

  • General Admission full weekend
    3 day pass
  • VIP full weekend 3 day pass
    (includes patio Seating during Kick-off Party and VIP access to FOG)
Purchase

Kick-Off Party at District Wine Village

Wine, live music, and great company set the stage for an unforgettable start to Wine Capital Weekend at District Wine Village. Browse our gallery to relive the energy, flavours, and celebrations that made this night so special!

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