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
. 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!
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