Okanagan Wine Festivals

Looking to indulge in a little fermented grape juice? Theopportunity to educate your self on the many different
Okanagan Valley is renowned for its magnificenttypes of wine. Seminars are available for those who
vineyards and production of top-quality wines whichwant to learn more about where the wine they love
are frequent winners of national and international winewas grown and how it was made. The Summer Wine
competitions. There are few wine-producing areas thatFestival also includes an array of local art
can match the assortment of grape varieties or thepresentations, musical entertainment and outdoor
beautiful landscape of mountains, lakes and flourishingactivities.
foliage within the Okanagan. To celebrate the harvestBask in the warm summer sun and treat your self to
of grapes and exhibit their wealth in exquisite wine, thegourmet meals, wine education seminars, wine tasting
Okanagan holds a wine festival for every season.and a wide assortment of mountain activities. The next
Learn more details about each of the seasonal WineSummer Wine Festivals are August 7-8, 2009 and
Festivals here and discover which one is best for you.Aug 5-7, 2010.
Spring Wine FestivalFall Wine Festival
The Okanagan Spring Wine Festival celebrates theDon't be glum that summer is gone, Autumn is the
beginning of grape growing season with an exquisiteperfect time to enjoy Okanagan wine country. Watch
medley of fine wine and culinary cuisine. Held at thethe grapes ripen in the sun and spoil yourself at the
beginning of May each year, this festival is perfect forharvest festivities of the Annual Okanagan Fall Wine
anyone who enjoys sipping their wine with an array ofFestival in Kelowna. This is the perfect destination for
gastronomic treats. There are over a hundred eventsthose who love extraordinary wine with delicious food
happening throughout Okanagan Wine Country as theand entertainment. This is also the only wine festival in
spring sunshine and blossoming flora create theNorth America that occurs in the middle of grape
perfect conditions for indulging in the fruits of theharvest.
Okanagan Valley. The next Spring Wine Festival willThis is your chance to experience Okanagan wine
be held from Apr 29-May 8, 2010.country at its very best. With vineyard tours, exquisite
Summer Wine Festivaldining, spectacular scenery and the fall wine harvest,
The Okanagan Summer Wine Festival is held thethis is a trip you are sure to enjoy. The next Fall Wine
second week of August in Vernon at Silver StarFestivals are Oct 1-11, 2009 and Sept 30-Oct 10, 2010.
Mountain Resort. This event provides the perfect