THOMPSON / OKANAGAN
The Okanagan Wine Festivals are an experience for all who love fabulous wine accompanied by great food, unique events and a breathtaking setting. With over 90 wineries participating, prepare to delve into the wondrous world of wine; while taking in the resplendent, breathtaking beauty that is the Okanagan.Staff Writer
Funtastic Sport and Music Festival, Vernon, BC, June 29-July 2, 2012
The core purpose of the Vernon & District Funtastic Sports Society is to preserve and promote sport and recreation and its values in the community. The Funtastic Sport and Music Festival is a fundraiser as well as a world-class event. Canada's Largest Slo-Pitch Tournament and Music Festival. Call or click on (250) 308-1221 or www.funtasticsports.ca for more information.
The Okanagan Wine Festivals, July 6-15, 2012
The Okanagan Wine Festivals are an experience for all who love fabulous wine accompanied by great food, unique events and a breathtaking setting. With over 90 wineries participating, prepare to delve into the wondrous world of wine; while taking in the resplendent, breathtaking beauty that is the Okanagan. For additional information, or to find out about package deals, contact the Okanagan Wine Festivals' Society at: Phone: (250) 861-6654, info@thewinefestivals.com or click on www.thewinefestivals.com.
X-Fest 2012, Kamloops, BC, July 18 - August 11, 2012
Project X is a Kamloops theatre company passionate about creating and producing innovative, audacious theatre works that explore non-traditional venues and forms of theatre. They are committed to expanding the creative development of emerging artists in the region as well as bringing new educational, theatrical and artistic experiences to the widest audience possible. For more information about this event, go to www.tourismkamloops.com or simply phone: (866)-372-8081 local: (250) 372-8000 or email: inquiry@tourismkamloops.com
Annual Kamloopa PowWow Days, Kamloops, BC, August 3 - 5, 2012
The Kamloopa Pow Wow is one of the largest celebrations of First Nations' culture and heritage in Western Canada. The Pow Wow is a spectacular expression of the Secwepemc people's heritage and is a vibrant display of storytelling, song and dance in traditional regalia. Packed into three exciting days at the Secwepemc Pow Wow Grounds, located two minutes from the city centre, you can come and join the 1,300 performers, competitors, arts and crafts people, and more than 15,000 spectators that come annually to this event. For more information call (250) 828.9782, or go to www.tourismkamloops.com.
Annual Pentastic Jazz Festival, Penticton, BC, September 7 - 9, 2012
The16th Annual Pentastic Jazz Festival will be held the weekend following Labour Day, and hosts three days of World Class Jazz to entertain and excite music lovers of all ages. Don't Miss It.
Sit back and listen to music of a host of talented performers as they play at different venues throughout the city. Call (250) 770-3494 for additional information, or go to www.pentasticjazz.com.