With the sun shining and temperatures rising, Penticton is once again gearing up to welcome thousands of locals and tourists alike for a busy season of events.
The city has confirmed the return of several festivals in 2024, and said it wants to recognize the volunteers that help make them happen.
That’s why on April 20, the city and South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre Society will hold a special appreciation event in Gyro Park.
“We started 2024 on a high, presenting Penticton’s first Frost Fest Winter Carnival, and now with the CSSHL Championships and next week’s return of Ignite the Arts Festival, followed by many other high-profile events, we’re ready for a big year ahead,” said Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield.
“Behind each of these events is a team of volunteers and organizers who work hard to bring them to life, and we’d like to thank everyone for their passion and dedication to adding vibrancy to our community.”
Details on most of the following confirmed events are expected in the coming weeks:
• Ignite the Arts Festival (March 22 to 31)
• Penticton Farmers’ Market (Saturdays, April 20 to Oct. 26)
• Duel in the Desert boat race at Skaha Lake (May 11 to 12)
• Downtown Community Market (May 18 to Sept. 7)
• Ha Ha Ha Kidz Festival (June 6 to 8)
• Peach City Beach Cruise (June 21 to 23)
• Elvis Festival (June 27 to 30)
• Canada Day at Gyro Park (July 1)
• Penticton Scottish Festival (July 5 to 6)
• Peach Classic Triathlon (July 7)
• Okanagan Granfondo (July 13 to 14)
• Peach Festival (Aug. 7 to 11)
• Ironman Canada (Aug. 24 to 25)
• Dragonboat Festival (Sept. 7 to 8)
• Magic on Main Street (Dec. 1)
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