Penticton's Current and upcoming Events 2010!

Updated Aug 1 2010

 
 Penticton Saturday Farmers and Artisans Market 2010
 
Date: May 15, 2010 onwards until end October
Time: 8.30 am - 1:30 pm
250-770-3276  
Contact: Cindy & Tom Nelson
Venue: 100 Block Main Street
pentictonfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Cost: .
Enjoy local produce and artwork every Saturday until October 30/10.
 

 
Penticton Peach Festival
 
Date: Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2010
Time: 10am - 11pm
250-487-9709  
Contact: Don Kendall
www.peachfest.com
Venue: Okanagan Lake Park
info@peachfest.com
Cost: Free
The Peach Festival features a whirlwind week of family entertainment at Okanagan Lake Park, a pancake breakfast, sandcastle competitions, music concerts, one of BC's largest parades, plus a kiddies parade, food vendors, crafts and much more, including our annual Square Dance Festival. Fun for the whole family!
 
Penticton Square Dance Festival
 
Date: Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2010
Time: Varies
250 493 0261  
Contact:
www.peachfest.com/squaredance.html
Venue: Various
fjeke@telus.net
Cost: $5 - $44
Okanagan Lake Park - outside for Morning Dances Seniors' Drop In Centre - 2965 South Main Street - Afternoon & Evening Dances (wood floor)
 
Sandcastle Competition
 
Date: Aug 5, 2010
Time: Team Registration is at 4pm, sculpting time is from 5:30-7:30pm
250-493-6786  
Contact: Tom Campman
Venue: Skaha Beach Pavilion & Park
Cost: Watch for free
Register your team to build the best sand creation, or come out to watch this exciting event!
 
Ironman Canada Triathlon
 
Date: Aug 29, 2010
Time: 7 AM - Midnight
250.490-8787  
Contact:
www.ironman.ca
Venue: Various locations in Penticton
Cost: Free to watch
This event has over 2,600 triathletes taking part in Swimming, Biking & Running.
 
 
Pentastic Jazz Festival
 
Date: Sep 10 - Sep 12, 2010
Time: Various times
250-770-3494  
Contact: Michael Campbell
www.pentasticjazz.com
Venue: various locations
jazzsociety@shaw.ca
Cost: Various prices
This event has three days of entertainment with Top Bands playing Acoustic Swing, Big Band Era, Bad Boys of Dixieland, Traditional Cajun, & Zydeco from Canada and the USA performing at 5 venues. Free shuttle transportation service for ticket holders.

 
Tailgate Party 
 
Date: Sep 11, 2010
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
1-800-663-1900  
Contact:
www.naramatabench.com
Venue: LaFrenz Winery--740 Naramata Road
info@naramatabench.com
Cost: $79.00
It's time to drop the Tailgates and have a party! Taste the wines and meet the winemakers of the Naramata Bench. There`ll be a band to get you boogieing and food to fuel the fun. It's the time of year when winemakers and winelovers get together and get down! The event sells out every year so make sure you don`t miss your tickets to the best event on the Bench!
 
Dragonboat Festival
 
Date: Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2010
Time: 8am-8pm
250-494-9023  
Contact: Don Mulhall
Venue: Skaha Beach, Pavilion & Sport Court
 
Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
 
Date: Oct 1 - Oct 10, 2010
Time: Various
  
Contact:
www.owfs.com
Venue: Various
info@TheWineFestivals.com
Cost: Various
Our biggest events are the Consumer Tastings at the Trade and Convention Centre Oct 9 & 10, 2009....There are many events going on right through the Okanagan Valley from Vernon to Osoyoos....This celebration is an experience for all who love fabulous wine and great food.
 
 Penticton Fall Home Show
 
Date: Oct 1 - Oct 3, 2010
Time: .
250-490-2460   250-377-8380
Contact:
www.bchomeshows.com
Venue: Trade & Convention Centre
info@bchomeshow.com
Cost: free
BC Homeshows Ltd., the second largest independent home show producer in BC, returns to The Penticton Trade and Convention Centre October 1 - 3 2010 for the 7th annual Penticton Fall Home Show. Featuring over 60 displays including home related products, interior decorating, renovations and winter recreation related products and services. Hours: Friday, October 2nd-5pm – 9pm; Saturday, October 3rd 10am – 6pm; Sunday, October 4th – 10am – 4pm.
 
"Rootstock!" with the Okanagan Fall Wine Fest
 
Date: Oct 2, 2010
Time: Various Hours
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Contact:
www.naramatabench.com
Venue: Naramata Bench Wineries
info@naramatabench.com
Cost:
Two Days of Wine and Entertainment Naramata Style: Wineries along the Naramata Bench offer their Fall releases along with an eclectic blend of roving artists‚ dance troups‚ and performing artists on the two Saturdays of the Fall Wine Festival. Check back for details of this moveable feast for the eyes‚ ears‚ and palate ~ one of the most uniquely entertaining events of the Fall Wine Festival!