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OKANAGAN ECHO
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Kelowna Ribfest Returns to City Park July 3–5Tickets Now Available
Get ready for a weekend of smoky flavours, live entertainment, and family fun as Kelowna Ribfest presented by Impact Events returns to City Park from July 3–5, 2026.
3 days ago2 min read
Event Recap: Ladies Leadership Lunch & Learn by Top Women Network
The Ladies Leadership Lunch & Learn by the Top Women Network brought together a room full of women in Kelowna for an afternoon centred on leadership, purpose, mentorship, and meaningful connection.
6 days ago2 min read
THE SUMMIT 2026: CANADA’S FIRST BUSINESS + LEADERSHIP FESTIVAL ARRIVES IN KELOWNA
This June, something entirely new is coming to Canada. THE SUMMIT: Business + Leadership Festival 2026 is set to welcome 400 ambitious entrepreneurs, executives, founders, and industry leaders for a two-day, high-energy experience designed to elevate how we gather, learn, and lead.Buy your tickers here . This is not a conference.This is a business festival . Produced by The Chic Experience , THE SUMMIT 2026 introduces a new format, blending the energy of a live event with t
Mar 303 min read
The Great Closet Cleanout Returns This Spring with a Refreshing Twist: The Men’s Pop-Up Patio
The Great Closet Cleanout, is back for its annual Spring edition on April 19th, 2026.
Mar 182 min read
Kelowna’s Top Talent Returns for 2026, Calling the City’s Rising Stars to the Stage
Kelowna’s creative community is getting ready for another exciting season of Kelowna’s Top Talent, a live competition designed to spotlight undiscovered performers from across the city and give audiences a direct role in choosing the winner.
Mar 122 min read
Event Recap: Kelowna’s First International Women’s Day Gala Brought Purpose, Power and Celebration to the City
Kelowna marked International Women’s Day with style and intention on March 7, 2026, as The Boss Network hosted its first annual International Women’s Day Gala
Mar 102 min read
5th Annual Ignite the Arts Festival Returns to snpintktn (Penticton) Three days of music, art, and community take over downtown March 27–29
The 5th Annual Ignite the Arts Festival returns March 27–29, 2026, bringing three days of music, art, performance, and community celebration to downtown snpintktn (Penticton).
Mar 83 min read
The BC Interior Sportsman Show Returns to Kelowna March 27–29: A Weekend of Adventure and Expertise
Gear up for the outdoor event of the season as the BC Interior Sportsman Show returns to MNP Place from March 27 to 29, 2026.
Mar 62 min read
Kelowna’s Latest Social Club Bets Big on Boozeless Nights for Professionals
Julie Kross and Shelly-Anne Mckay created Sober & Social Club after noticing how quickly an alcohol-free choice can shrink a person’s social world
Mar 43 min read
KWIB’s Third Annual Business Bootcamp Returns to Kelowna with a Full Day of Strategy, Leadership and Growth
Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB) is bringing back its highly anticipated Business Bootcamp for a third year — and the 2026 edition is set to be its most comprehensive yet.
Feb 183 min read
Event Recap: Vernon Hosts Historic First Black History Month Celebration at Paddlewheel Hall
Vernon marked a significant cultural milestone this February with its first-ever community-wide Black History Month celebration, held at Paddlewheel Hall.
Feb 182 min read
Experience the Best of Okanagan Beauty: The Glow + Flow Show Returns to Kelowna
The Glow + Flow Show is officially returning to Kelowna for its second edition on Sunday, February 8, 2026
Jan 232 min read
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