Penticton is home to some of the longest-running and most iconic events in the province. Many of these are led entirely by volunteers and require hundreds of hours of planning, and their passion for our community shines through. Penticton is also known as the endurance sports capital of B.C., attracting athletes from around the world for events such as IRONMAN Canada and the Okanagan Granfondo.
Here is a snapshot of Penticton's premier events so you can plan your action-packed year ahead.
Premier Events
Major Events Planned for 2023
This list provides an overview of the major events taking place in Penticton this year. For a full list of events, view the City's Events Calendar and also don't forget to check the upcoming events at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC).
- Jan. 10-11: BCHL 60th Anniversary Event
- March 8-20: Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) Championship
- March 24-April 2: Ignite the Arts Festival
- April 14-15: Okanagan Fest of Ale
- April 15 - Oct. 28: Penticton Farmers’ Market
- May 20-Sept. 9: Downtown Community Market
- May 19-22: Meadowlark Nature Festival
- May 23-29: Expedition Canada
- June 8-10: Ha Ha Ha Kidz Festival
- June 11: Wildstone's Colour4Kids
- June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day
- June 22-25: Elvis Festival
- June 23-25: Peach City Beach Cruise
- June 23-25: Pow Wow between the Lakes
- July 1: Canada Day (organized by Downtown Penticton Business Improvement Association)
- June 30-July 2: Ribfest
- July 1: Penticton Scottish Festival
- July 2: Okanagan Trestle Tour
- July 9: Okanagan Granfondo
- July 16: Peach Classic
- July 28-30: Ultraman Canada
- Aug. 6: B.C. Day (details to come, organized by Downtown Penticton Business Improvement Association)
- Aug. 9-13: Peach Festival
- Aug. 26-27: IRONMAN Canada (CANCELLED)
- Sept. 8-10: Pentastic Hot Jazz & Music Festival
- Sept. 9-10: Dragon Boat Festival
- Sept. 15-18: Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic
- Sept. 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (details to come)
- Oct. 14: Penticton Beer Run
- Dates TBC: Nufloors Penticton Curling Classic
- Dates TBC: Penti-Con
- Dates TBC: Light Up Festival
- Dates TBC: Santa Claus Parade