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OKANAGAN ECHO
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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


Women’s Wealth Mindset: An Evening of Intention, Confidence, and Community in Kelowna
On March 19, 2026, women across the Okanagan are invited to gather for an evening that goes beyond budgeting and balances — one that centers confidence, clarity, and intention around money.
Feb 62 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


Okanagan Spirits Mixoff 2025: Cantina del Centro Dominates in a Night of Craft, Creativity, and Community
The Okanagan Spirits Mixoff returned in dazzling fashion last night, filling the Laurel Packinghouse with the unmistakable buzz of creativity, flavour, and local pride.
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Step Back in Time at the 2025 Okanagan Spirits Mixoff
The Okanagan’s most spirited evening returns on Thursday, November 6, 2025, as Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery proudly hosts the 10th annual Okanagan Spirits Mixoff
Oct 23, 20252 min read


An All-Night Celebration of Art and Imagination: Nuit Blanche Takes Over Downtown Kelowna
After unveiling the theme of its 2025 edition, De Rerum Natura – The Nature of Things, the Centre Culturel Francophone de l’Okanagan (CCFO) is delighted to present the artistic program of Nuit Blanche Kelowna 2025
Oct 10, 20252 min read
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