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OKANAGAN ECHO
Your Guide to Life, Culture,
and Community in the Okanagan



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


Home Decor Closet Cleanout Returns to Laurel Packinghouse in Support of The Bridge Youth and Family Services
The Home Decor Closet Cleanout is set to return on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the historic Laurel Packinghouse from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Event Recap: Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB) Celebrates With a Vibrant Members Appreciation Night in Downtown Kelowna
Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB) brought the community together on November 27 for a lively and heartwarming Members Appreciation Night
Nov 29, 20252 min read


Event Recap: The Naija Wedding - When Kelowna Fell in Love with Nigerian Culture
Africans in Okanagan Society hosted The Naija Wedding, an immersive cultural experience that transported everyone into the heart of Nigerian celebration
Oct 19, 20253 min read


Event Recap: Art After Dark - Nuit Blanche Kelowna 2025 Lights Up the City
On October 11, downtown Kelowna came alive for Nuit Blanche 2025, a dazzling all-night celebration of art, performance, and community organized by the Centre Culturel Francophone de l’Okanagan (CCFO).
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Event Recap: Voices of Wellness - A Gathering of Real Stories and Shared Strength
The Voices of Wellness event offered something refreshingly different in Kelowna - space to slow down, connect, and listen.
Oct 16, 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


Peaks to Vines Hospitality Gala to Celebrate Okanagan’s Best in Hospitality
The Okanagan’s hospitality community is stepping into the spotlight this fall with the launch of the first-ever Peaks to Vines Hospitality Gala
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Kelowna Women in Business Kicks Off New Season with Exclusive Strategic Circles Event
Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB) is excited to announce its highly anticipated September Kickoff Event
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Connect + Collab With The Chic Creative Community
Smart business growth meets stylish connection at this fall’s most anticipated business mixer
Jul 25, 20251 min read


Pam's Ladies Happy Hour - May Edition
Every month, a vibrant community of women gathers in Kelowna for an evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration
Jun 24, 20251 min read


Main Street Market launches Father’s Day at historic Kelowna location
A brand new weekly community market is launching this weekend in Kelowna, bringing together local goods, food trucks and family-friendly entertainment—right on the grounds of one of the city’s most historic sites.
Jun 13, 20252 min read


Paws, Play, and Purpose: 2025 Okanagan Pet Expo Returns Bigger and Better Than Ever!
The 2025 Okanagan Pet Expo is set to return to the Laurel Packinghouse and Square in Kelowna on Sunday, June 1st 10am-4pm
May 14, 20252 min read


Willing 2 Ninja Grand Opening: A Celebration of Strength, Community, and Childhood Joy
The official Grand Opening of Willing 2 Ninja, a gym and movement space designed to empower kids to move, grow, and believe in themselves
May 14, 20252 min read


Canadian Digital Marketing Summit 2025 - Event Echo Recap
The CDM Summit 2025, held on May 1st at UBC Okanagan, was an incredible opportunity for marketers and professionals
May 7, 20252 min read


Kelowna MapleFest is Back for its 47th Edition
Kelowna MapleFest is returning for its 47th edition, bringing a mix of French-Canadian culture, maple-inspired treats, music, and family-friendly fun.
Apr 14, 20251 min read


The Big Cheese! Celebrating 12 Years of Local Food
Armstrong and Spallumcheen will once again host The Big Cheese on April 11 & 12, 2025
Mar 26, 20252 min read
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