Jul 1-5th - Annual event. Tribute artists appearing at different venues throughout the Okanagan. Everything from pancake breakfasts, food and refreshment vendors, plus a gospel service. Contestants from Canada to USA via for the best impersination of the King. www.pentictonelvisfestival.com.
Beach Blanket Film Festival:
Annual event - Canada's only floating outdoor screen film festival with top Canadian filmmakers screening their creations. Held in Penticton at the Lakeside Resort beach. Jul 15-17, 2005.
Square Dance Festival:
800 participating square dancers. Aug 1-6, 2005.
Penticton Jazz Festival:
Three days of entertainment with 15 bands from Canada and the US performing. Sept 9-11, 2005. www.pentasticjazz.com.
Highland Dancers, Belly Dancers, Tai Chi demonstrations, vendors and exhibits. Sept. 17, 2005.
Peach Festival:
Annual celebration - Aug. 3-7, 2005 Live bands, live entertainment including solo/duo acts, dancers, martial arts, fireworks, laser display, vendors, arts and crafts, along with 2 parades. www.peachfest.com.
Festival of the Tomatoe:
Covert Farms - Oliver. It is amazing how excited people will get when they are allowed to whack, smack toss or roll around in a pile of tomatoes. Sept. 4, 2005.
Festival of the Grape:
Wine tasting, live entertainment, vendors, trade show and of course the Grape Stomp. Oct. 2, 2005.
