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Renowned for its wines, the Osoyoos region enriches the experience with a two-day food event you'll want to savour.
Festival highlights
Sip & Shuck 2026
Friday, Apr 17, 5pm-7:30pm
Tickets $80 + gst
Osoyoos Oyster Festival
Wine and oysters, a perfect pairing in the idyllic setting of Osoyoos. Oyster Fest welcomes in spring with an invitation to sip, slurp and stay in this fertile, wine-producing southern BC region.
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An evening of wine and oysters featuring local wineries Kismet Estate Winery, Intersection Estate Winery, Nostalgia Wines, Clos du Soleil Winery, River Stone Estate Winery, River Stone Estate Winery, Domaine Artema Winery, and Adega on 45th Estate Winery.
Pearl in the Desert Gala
Saturday, Apr 18, 6pm-9:30pm
Tickets $125/person - SOLD OUT
Oyster Fest's signature event features the best of Okanagan wine and spirits, hosted at the Walnut Beach Resort for 2026. Wear your dancing shoes!
When you go
Find out why "April and May are the best time to visit" the region, in this feature story on Osoyoos culture and the local scene.
Getting to Osoyoos
From Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver, the nearest flights are through Penticton.
Driving to Osoyoos
under 1h from Penticton or 1h 40min from Kelowna via Hwy 97 - BC 97S
4h 40 min from Vancouver via Hwy 1 to Crowsnest Hwy
Where to stay check in with Destination Osoyoos for recommendations. Several wineries have accommodations right on site so you can park the car and settle in.
More events read more in this story and check out the Destination Osoyoos event calendar for more.