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The Okanagan Feast of Fields harvest picnic will returnSept. 18 at Wiseacre Farm in Kelowna.
Welcome to the first day of “June-uary.”
At some point, hopefully any day now, summer weather will be upon us. Before we know it—if not already—the influx of guests will begin as it seems everyone wants to go everywhere and do everything…right now.
As many tasting rooms stick with reservations, allowing for more educational and immersive experiences, it’s almost critical that you check out the latest offerings of your favourite establishment and book your tastings.
Even more so, it’s time to check the summer event calendar. Here are a few suggestions but be aware, that smaller events may almost be full, so don’t delay.
June 10, Lightning Rock Winery, Summerland: a handful of tickets remain for Pink-Just-Pink, a five-course wine-paired dinner exploring the many shades of pink on your plate or in your glass. lightningrockwinery.com/Tastings/Events
June 11, Summerland: Bottleneck Drive’s signature event, the Grand Sommelier Express, returns. Hop on the Kettle Valley Steam Railway for a ride to and from sipping stations and tasty bites from BRODO.
bottleneckdrive.com/events/grand-sommelier-express/
June 16 and July 21, Roche Wines, Naramata: Relax at an abstract watercolour painting workshop with artist Marina Billinghurst, whose work is on the winery’s Pinot Gris label.
rterroir.ca/events-calendar/
June 19, Road 13, Oliver: Celebrate the summer solstice at the Young Agrarians Farm Social and learn about viticulture, winemaking, and soil science while enjoying wine and gourmet sammies and salads.
eventbrite.ca/e/farm-social-at-road-13-tickets-345737338687
June 26, Time Winery, Penticton: Two seatings are available for a Drag Brunch and Burlesque. Tickets are sold by the table, so grab your besties for brunch and complimentary bubbles.
timewines.ca/product/drag-brunch-with-freida-whales
June 26, Maverick Estate Winery, Oliver: Sip wine and cider while enjoying wood-fired pizza by Woodwood Pizzeria.
facebook.com/events/549709493438983/
July 15 or 16, Bartier Bros., Oliver: Beans and Jeans is a ‘sip stomping’ good time with a country-style dinner by Oliver Eats and music by Mitch Zorn, pluys here’s a ‘Rip & Beth’ lookalike contest.
bartierbros.com/events/
July 30, Meyer Family Vineyards, Okanagan Falls: Rock out with Jack and Jill while enjoying wine, beer, and a variety of the Okanagan’s best food trucks.
mfvwines.com/collections/book-a-tasting/products/music-at-meyer-jack-jill-outdoor-concert
Various dates, Grizzli Winery, West Kelowna: From happy hour to golden hour music in the vineyard to art shows to outdoor cinema, it’s best to explore their entire calendar.
grizzliwinery.com/calendar
Various dates, Township 7, Langley: The Fraser Valley location has live music on Fridays through Sept 2, and many other events this summer. https://township7.com/events/
Various dates, Blind Tiger Vineyards, Lake Country: Live in the Vineyard features local bands of various genres throughout the summer.
blindtigervineyards.ca/live-in-the-vineyard
Sept 18, Kelowna: Always a sell out, so book now, the Okanagan Feast of Fields wandering harvest picnic returns, and heads to Wiseacre Farm Distillery.
farmfolkcityfolk.ca/feast-of-fields/
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This article is written by or on behalf of an outsourced columnist and does not necessarily reflect the views of Castanet.
