This was such a big hit in past years, that I took the time to update it with this year’s dates! Hope you enjoy 🙂
Are you living in the Okanagan or planning on taking a trip there this summer? The Okanagan happens to be the place I call home, so I thought I’d create a guide full of fun, frugal activities that take place in the land of sun. The goal is for this to be The Ultimate Frugal Okanagan Summer Activity Guide. If you have an event or know of a really cool place to visit, let me know and I’ll add it to the list!
Farmer’s Markets:
Food & Wine:
The Okanagan is well know for its award winning wines and wineries. Many of them offer free tours and wine tastings.
Canada Day:
Arts:
Beaches:
U-Pick Fruit & Fruit Stands:
Sports:
- Rattlesnake Island Swim – in Peachland August 6, 2022.
- Canada Cup DH Race – at Silver Star Mountain Resort, July 8 – 10, 2022.
- Slay the Dragon – at Silver Star Mountain Resort, June 25, 2022.
- Kelowna Across the Lake Swim – in Kelowna on Okanagan Lake July 16, 2022.
- Peach Classic Triathlon – in Penticton July 17, 2022.
- Spartan Race – at Big White Ski Resort, August 27 – 28, 2022.
- Okanagan Granfondo – in Penticton July 10, 2022.
- Funtastic Slo Pitch Tournament – in Vernon June 30 – July 3, 2022.
Golf Courses
The Okanagan has many amazing golf courses to play! Enjoy one round or make a vacation out of it! See this list of Okanagan Golf Courses.
Hiking Trails:
Festivals, Fairs & Community Events:
- Lumby Days – in Lumby June 10 – 12, 2022.
- Peach City Beach Cruise – in Penticton from June 24 – 26, 2022.
- Penticton Elvis Festival – in Penticton from June 23 – 26, 2022.
- Great Train Robbery & BBQ – in Summerland starting June 19. 1:30pm and 4pm.
- Okanagan Military Tattoo – in Vernon July 23 – 24, 2022.
- Penticton Peach Festival – in Penticton August 3 – 7, 2022.
- Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede – in Armstrong August 31 – September 4, 2022.
- Salmon Arm Fall Fair – in Salmon Arm September 9 – 11, 2022.
- Sunshine Festival – in Vernon June 18, 2022.
- Funtastic Music Festival & Ball Tournament – in Vernon June 30 – July 3, 2022.
- Westside Daze– in West Kelowna July 8 – 10, 2022.
- Summer Reading Club – at Okanagan libraries. Check your local branch for times and dates.
- Craft & Country Mountain Fest – at Big White Ski Resort, July 16, 2022.
Father’s Day Events:
Places of interest:
Vernon & Area:
Kelowna & Area:
Penticton & Area:
Okanagan Tourism Websites:
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