“We generally attract approximately 3500 guests to the Festival Of the Grape,” says Bonnie Dancey, CEO of the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce that organizes the event. “We expect that number to climb closer to 4000 this year. The word is out the Festival Of the Grape is THE family fall event to attend to sample some of the world’s finest wines and celebrate Okanagan cuisine and culture.”
WHAT: 2014 Festival Of the Grape. Okanagan’s largest family fall wine festival.

WHERE & WHEN: Sunday, October 5 – 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Oliver Recreation Centre (Next to Arena & Curling rink)

WHAT TO DO: – Cheer on Parade of Wineries
– Grape Stomping Competition
– 50+ Okanagan wineries
– 8 wineries with food pairings (prepared on-site)
– 15 food vendors
– 60 trade vendors
– Live entertainment with the “Paperboys”
– Kids Whine Venue (petting zoo & activities. Note: Free admission – under 19)
– Indoor Art Show – OCAC – Fall Art Show and Sale
– Smoke Free  (designated smoking areas)
– Free parking