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FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Every moment is a big event.
Kelowna, BC, is filled with special festivals and cultural events. There’s always a place to go and people to see. Head to a park filled with musicians and entertainers one day. Then catch a delicious wine festival the next. For information, maps and current pricing, visit the Visitor Information Centre at 544 Harvey Avenue.
Click here to view our events calendar (link to Festive and Events index page)
Fat Cat Children’s Festival
Truly a community event, the festival is funded locally and operated by volunteers. With an exciting array of free activities and entertainment, the festival attracts more than 15,000 children, parents, and grandparents every year. Every year a theme is promoted to inspire unique and interesting activities, costumes, and entertainment.
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Life and Arts Festival
A fun, family oriented Festival that offers an eclectic mix of visual and performing arts, music, live theatre, street performances, culinary arts and experiences that appeal to a wide audience from young to old. The Life & Arts Festival highlights and showcases the area’s best and brightest, while bringing more artists, opportunities and audiences into our Cultural District. The Life & Arts Festival includes a Festival Village with three stages of entertainment, an Artisan Marketplace and the illuminArts Lantern Celebration.
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Mardi Gras Street Festival
Mardi Gras is a great day under the sun, but the fun doesn’t stop at 5:00 pm. Many downtown restaurants and pubs have activities and themed events all through the evening. Plus, Kerry Park bursts with fantastic entertainment from Parks Alive!” Stages are scheduled with live family entertainment. There’s also a children’s activity zone including a dunk tank and climbing wall, and some of the hottest bargains under the sun from downtown retailers.
Okanagan Wine Festivals
There are three Wine Festivals held in the Okanagan Valley with many events taking place in Kelowna. Sample award-winning wines. Attend an educational seminar. Or, celebrate with live entertainment and wine paired with fabulous local cuisine. More information, including an event schedule, is available at the Visitor Info Centre.
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Parks Alive
This non-profit program brings a touch of art and culture to Kelowna’s lakefront and parks from June to September. Throughout the summer, Parks Alive offers a variety of music and entertainment the whole family can enjoy. Plus, it’s free. For more information stop in at the Kelowna Visitor Info Centre to pick up a copy of the Parks Alive summer schedule.
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