Wine Trail and Festivals in Oliver, BC

Oliver, BC is referred to as the ‘Wine Capital of Canada’ and it’s really not hard to see why. The Okanagan Area is renowned for how many wineries it holds, and nearly half of them are located in or near Oliver. 

As such, you’ll find that if there is something wine related, you’re probably going to find it in Oliver. Here are some ways to explore the area and maximize your trip in this part of British Columbia.

Oliver, BC Wine Trail – Okanagan Golden Mile

Oliver is fortunate to have a staggering number of wineries closeby. Large and small, old and new, each local winery in Oliver, BC is committed to learning, growing, and perfecting their craft. One simply needs to taste their wines to see the positive results.

Many of the Oliver, BC wineries border the “Okanagan Golden Mile”, a stretch of highway 97 that borders quite a few of the wineries in the Okanagan Valley. However, you may find that some of the best are located off the beaten path, so to speak.

You can find a complete list of wineries in Oliver, BC by visiting the city’s tourism website.

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Fall Festival

Autumn is the most exciting season of the year here in Oliver, due in no small part to the annual Fall Festival. Thousands of people come to our small town due to the exciting festivities we host. 

If you are looking for great shopping opportunities and great food, the Fall Festival is the perfect place to be. The Merchant Market allows you to shop for unique local creations just as jewelry, clothing, art, and more, while the Food Truck Jam brings together the best food trucks in the entire region, allowing you to enjoy delicious food while enjoying live music.

The major events of the Fall Festival are two-fold: the Cask & Keg and the Festival of the Grape.

Cask & Keg

The Cask & Keg Festival showcases the local breweries, distilleries, and cideries. It’s a daytime event that not only offers excitement but allows travelers and locals to appreciate the skill and ingenuity that goes into making craft brews, ciders, and spirits.

The two major events of the Festival are the Amazing Oliver Race and the Beer Olympics. Both races bring adrenaline-pumping excitement as different groups compete for prizes, including the coveted Golden Owl.

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The Festival of the Grape

The Festival of the Grape is perhaps the most anticipated event during the entire fall festival. Most, if not all of the regional wineries come together, making for the perfect wine tasting extravaganza. Every admission comes with a commemorative wine glass as well as a number of tickets that you can exchange with different winemakers in order to taste some of their wines. 

Children will find plenty of exciting activities in the Kids Zone, which include games, crafts, and inflatables, while adults can experience the best of what Oliver, BC wineries have to offer.

While there are a variety of events throughout the Festival of the Grape, the biggest is undoubtedly the Grape Stomp Competition. This beloved event features 30 teams of three, who often dress in wacky costumes, who compete to crush as many grapes into juice as fast as possible with their bare feet.

You can also enjoy the Fall Art Show and Sale that features local talent as well as attend seminars on the history and craft of winemaking.

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After an exciting day enjoying the festivities that Oliver, BC has to offer, it’s nice to come back and relax at the most comfortable RV resort in the area. Our fenced property offers paved, pull-through sites with full hookups, utilities, cable, and internet. Our facilities are air-conditioned in case it does get too hot with our mild climate here in the Okanagan.

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