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Beat your FOMO with Vernon Winter Carnival

Mon. Feb. 6, 2023

It happens, Monday shows up and you realize you’ve missed something pretty epic. So, what did you miss?

Vernon started the winter party in 1893, and it's still going strong

Fri. Dec. 30, 2022

The biggest winter festival in Western Canada has a big history, experienced by Vernon locals and visitors alike over the last century and a quarter.

Field of Screams

Festival

Fri. Sep. 30, 2022 - Sun. Oct. 30, 2022

Field of Screams brings the terror back to corn mazes this October with 4 unique themes.

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Vernon’s fall festivals deliver tasty flavours, spooky shivers

Fri. Aug. 26, 2022

Go pumpkin picking, stroll a haunted farm and taste the harvest flavours when you check out Vernon's fall festivals.

Pumpkin Picking Festival

Festival

Sat. Oct. 1, 2022 - Mon. Oct. 31, 2022

Treat yourself to the opportunity to explore the Davison Orchards and enjoy picking ethically grown pumpkins at the Pumpkin Picking Festival.

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Okanagan Rail Ride

Festival

Sun. Sep. 18, 2022 - Sun. Sep. 18, 2022

Ride along the beautiful Kalamalka Lake between Coldstream and Lake Country and finish the day with a BBQ, drinks, and live music.

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Freaky Creek 50

Festival

Sat. Sep. 17, 2022 - Sat. Sep. 17, 2022

Freaky Creek 50 returns in 2022 with four race options: 11km, 27km, 50km & 100km and will also be hosting the Canadian Mountain and Trail Running Championships for 2022.

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Culture Days in Vernon

Festival

Fri. Sep. 23, 2022 - Sun. Oct. 16, 2022

Experience the arts, cinema, music, and cultures of Vernon as part of the BC Culture Days happening across the province through various events and festivals.

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