A Taste of Autumn: Fall Okanagan Wine Festival 2025

The Okanagan Valley is preparing to welcome wine lovers from across Canada and beyond as the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival returns from October 3 to 12, 2025. Spanning the region’s most picturesque communities: Kelowna, Penticton, Summerland, Oliver, and Osoyoos, the 10-day festival is one of North America’s only celebrations staged directly during the grape harvest. Against a backdrop of golden hillsides and lakefront vistas, the valley transforms into a hub of tastings, vineyard tours, and gourmet experiences.

At its core, the festival offers a chance to explore the valley’s wineries at their busiest and most vibrant moment of the year. Guests can enjoy vineyard lunches and dinners, expertly guided tastings, and seminars that explore the art of wine and food pairing. Each event is designed to highlight the diversity and quality of British Columbia wines while providing intimate experiences with winemakers and chefs. The festival atmosphere blends the charm of harvest traditions with modern culinary creativity, making it a must-attend for enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.

Among the highlights is the BC Wine Awards Gala and Reception on October 3 at Okanagan College in Penticton, where the province’s best vintages are unveiled and guests can sample the newly crowned Wine of the Year. Another standout is the Sunset Drive Fall Outdoor Wine Tasting on October 11 in downtown Kelowna, which brings together 20 wineries, local food stations, and live DJ entertainment in an urban plaza setting. With ticketed events starting at around $80 and a wide variety of experiences across the valley, the festival promises an unforgettable celebration of both wine and the beauty of autumn in the Okanagan.

Learn more at thewinefestivals.com