Spring Events in Kelowna | Festivals in March, April & May

Spring in Kelowna is more than a season shift. It’s a full-sensory awakening. Orchards bloom across the valley, patios return to life, and longer days invite people outdoors to celebrate food, culture, and creativity.

Signature events mark the arrival of the season. Culinary experiences like Amuse showcase the region’s chefs and mixologists, while the Kelowna International Fringe Festival fills stages with bold performances. Community favourites like Kelowna MapleFest and the Craft Culture Spring Market bring families and makers together, while the Kelowna Beer Festival and Okanagan Wine Festival highlight the valley’s vibrant food and drink scene.

Spring in Kelowna blends fresh flavours, creative expression, and open-air adventure. Whether you’re browsing artisan markets, sampling local wines, or watching the adrenaline of the Knox Mountain Hill Climb, the season offers something for every kind of explorer.

Browse the events below to start planning your spring visit.

Amuse

AMUSE in Kelowna brings chefs, wineries, and food lovers together for an evening of culinary pairings celebrating the flavours of the Okanagan Valley.

International Fringe Festival

A bold showcase of theatre, comedy, dance, and multimedia performances where audiences can expect the unexpected from innovative artists.

Kelowna Maple Festival

Celebrate maple traditions with music, delicious treats, workshops, and family-friendly entertainment in this joyful spring festival.

Craft Culture Kelowna Spring Market

Shop handcrafted goods from more than 100 artisan vendors at this vibrant spring market celebrating creativity and local makers.

Earth Day Quest

Celebrate Earth Day with a fun downtown adventure featuring interactive activities, discovery stations, and family-friendly learning experiences.

Family on Waterfront Boardwalk Downtown 1

KFX (Kelowna Fan Experience)

Step into worlds of comics, gaming, anime, sci-fi, and fantasy at this exciting pop culture event filled with costumes, creators, and fandom fun.

Kelowna Bridal Extravaganza

Meet local wedding vendors, gather inspiration, and explore ideas for your big day at this showcase of Okanagan wedding talent.

Spring Okanagan Wine Festival

Celebrate the region’s wines with tastings, culinary pairings, vineyard events, and experiences hosted across the Okanagan Valley.

Couple Wine Tasting on Patio at Mt Boucherie Winery 4

Knox Mountain Hill Climb

Watch drivers race up Knox Mountain’s winding road course in this thrilling motorsport tradition with sweeping views of Kelowna.

Summer

Annual Events & Festivals in June, July, and August. Long days and lakeside nights bring peak festival season, from waterfront…

Fall

Annual Events & Festivals in September, October, and November. Harvest season arrives with vineyard colour, food and wine…

Winter

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