Picnic-ton

About Picnic-ton

• Responsible Outdoor Drinking at Designated Parks (2022)

  The program coincides with the recent return of the City’s responsible consumption of liquor program. From May 1 to Oct. 31, 2022, personal alcoholic beverages can be consumed between noon and 8 p.m. at designated parks and beaches across Okanagan and Skaha Lakes (locations marked on the Picnic-ton map).

  

• Watch for Free Curbside Parking

  We have installed free 10-minute parking stalls at various locations downtown. These temporary stalls provide a free quick-stop option for customers to  pick up their takeout orders. The parking stalls are featured on Picnic-ton’s interactive map.

  

  Free 10-Minute Parking Locations

  All the locations are plotted on this interactive map!

  371 Ellis: Across the laneway from Vitamin King / Cues

  198 Ellis: Near Cannery Brewing & Hwy 97.

  139 Westminster Ave W: Near Lees Overseas Restaurant

  Winnipeg St west side: Near Wayne & Freda

  Main Street 300 Block: In front of Mikes Pawnbrokers 333 Main St 

  Main Street 400 Block: In front of Apex Optometry 462 Main St

  Main Street 500 Block: In front of Angry Vegan at 536 Main St

  Main Street 600 Block: In front of Cheers Church 639 Main St 

• How Picnic-ton Came About

  This campaign was created by the City's Economic Development department and supported by our community partners: Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Penticton Association and Travel Penticton. This initiative follows recommendations from the COVID-19 Safe Restart Task Force to support local businesses.

  This year’s event (2022) also supports a Task Force recommendation to increase public space downtown with temporary road closures.

• Pop-up Picnic-ton Events (2022)

  Picnic-ton featured two pop-up events this year. Thank you to everyone who took part!

  Highlights

  • Eat outdoors at picnic tables set up on the street (roads will be temporarily closed to create a safe space)
  • Listen to live music / performances
  • Play some yard games
  • Chalk art for kids
  • Selfie frame contest and giveaways
  • Enjoy the ‘street park’ atmosphere
  • Move 97.1 broadcasted live on-site at the June 18, 2022 event
• Looking Back on the 2021 Event

  • 36 extra picnic tables were set up at city parks in addition to the permanent tables.
  • 40+ registered businesses handed out free picnic packs to customers who ordered takeout.
  • Plenty of prizes! Both from the City and our partners.
  • Program coincided with the return of Penticton’s responsible outdoor public consumption of alcohol program at designated zones along Okanagan Beach and in Okanagan Lake Park and Skaha Park (until Oct. 15, 2021).
  • New interactive map plotted out the location of participating restaurants and provided park information including the number of picnic tables on site and other amenities including splash pads, playgrounds and washrooms.

  This campaign was created by the City's Economic Development department and supported by our community partners: Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Penticton Association and Travel Penticton. This initiative follows recommendations from the COVID-19 Safe Restart Task Force to support local businesses.

Use the Map

Information for Businesses

• Important Information for Your Business

  Last year, more than 40 businesses registered to take part in Picnic-ton. This year, all Penticton foodservice businesses are included in the Picnic-ton program, for free and with no registration necessary. Offered to you:

  • A postcard to display in your front window, indicating that you’re taking part in the Picnic-ton program.
  • Your foodservice business will be included on the Picnic-ton interactive map. If your business would like to alter your description on the map, please email 35 words or less to economic.development@penticton.ca.

  • We also have a selection of Picnic-ton items available to pick up to distribute free to your customers (while supplies last), including:

    • Picnic-ton coasters

    • Placemats

    • Drink koozies

    • Love Local beach balls

• Where to Pick Up Your Free Picnic-ton Items

  If you would like any free Picnic-ton items (listed above) to distribute to your customers, please come to the Picnic-ton event on June 4 (Winnipeg at Estabrook) or June 18 (500-block of Main Street) to pick them up.

  Email us if you have any questions: economic.development@penticton.ca

• Help us Spread the Word! Download these Graphics

  Help us spread the word! Share the news over your social media channels (using #picnicton), tell your customers, hand out free items – and display the sign in your window showing that you’re taking part in the program.

  Graphics to download for social media or website posting:

  • Picnic-ton graphic with dates and locations
  • Picnic-ton logo