The BC Interior Sportsman Show Returns to Kelowna March 27–29: A Weekend of Adventure and Expertise

Okanagan Echo
Mar 6
2 min read

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. This year’s show promises to bring together the best in hunting, fishing, and outdoor lifestyle, along with two exclusive seminar experiences featuring industry icons.

The 2026 show offers three action-packed days for outdoor enthusiasts to attend interactive demos, connect with exhibitors, and win door prizes. To elevate the experience, the show is proud to announce two premier ticketed events:

Hunt Harder, Stay Longer: Your 5-Point Field Manual Lunch & Learn with Joe Eppele

When: Saturday, March 28 | 12:00 PM
Details: Join seasoned outdoor veteran and former CFL athlete Joe Eppele for an intensive 5-point field manual on wilderness survival and hunting success. Eppele, who spends over a third of his year in the remote B.C. wilderness, will share the tactics he uses to thrive in North America’s wildest landscapes.
Includes: Burger and Beer Lunch, Seminar and a weekend pass to the BC Int Sportsman Show.

Inducing a Take: Retrieves and Presentation Techniques that Catch Fish in Lakes Burger & Beer Dinner with Phil Rowley

When: Saturday, March 28 | 6:30 PM
Details: Spend an evening with Phil Rowley, one of North America's foremost authorities on stillwater fly fishing. With over 35 years of experience, Phil will dive deep into presentation techniques and retrieves that trigger strikes in the toughest conditions.
Includes: Burger and Beer Dinner, Seminar and a weekend pass to the BC Int Sportsman Show.

Show Information & Hours

Friday, March 27: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 28: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: MNP Place, 4105 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC Admission: $10 (Adults), Kids 12 and under are FREE. Parking is also free for all attendees.

General admission tickets and exclusive meal event tickets (which are limited and must be purchased in advance) are available now at www.bcinteriorsportsmanshow.com.

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