The South Okanagan Fire & Ice Festival is filled with tons of amazing events for foodies and fun-seekers alike! Throughout the festival, there will be free and ticketed events including plenty of family-friendly happenings throughout both the Oliver and Osoyoos communities.
More events will be added regularly, so stay tuned for all 2023 events and happenings!
Featured Fire & Ice Events
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Featured Event
Oliver Light Up and Fireworks
Oliver Light Up and Fireworks
Friday, November 29
- Location: Oliver Visitor Centre, 6431 Station St, Oliver
Oliver Tourism’s Fire & Ice Festival coupled with Oliver’s Community Light Up & Fireworks, held in late November, brings families together to celebrate the start of the festive season and put some sparkle into the winter months. There is holiday entertainment, followed by a bonfire and fireworks at the Oliver Visitor Centre. Kick off the holidays with us here in Oliver, B.C.!
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Featured Event
Craft Market at Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre
Craft Market at Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre
Saturday, November 30
- Location: 1000 Rancher Creek Road Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V6
- Ticket Cost: $16
- 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Join us at the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre for the Craft Market event featuring Indigenous Artisans. From 2pm – 3pm, Chief Clarence Louie will be doing a book signing of his book Rez Rules. Entry is by regular admission to experience the market and the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre.
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Featured Event
Fire & Ice Carnival at Spirit Ridge Resort
Fire & Ice Carnival at Spirit Ridge Resort
Saturday, November 30
- Location: Spirit Ridge Resort, Osoyoos
- Ticket Cost: $90
- 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Join us at Spirit Ridge Resort, Winery & Sacred Land for the signature event of the South Okanagan Fire and Ice Festival, happening Saturday November 25th, 2023 from 6pm – 9pm.
The Fire & Ice Carnival will feature artisan wineries curated by Okanagan Wine Festivals, plus breweries, cideries, and distilleries from the South Okanagan, serving up samples alongside curated carnival style food pairings.
Enjoy amazing entertainment throughout the evening, live music, and much more!
NEW this year, dress up for the evening in your best fire, ice, or fire & ice costume and be entered to win an Osoyoos getaway package.
Signature-Side Events
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Saturday, Nov 30
- Location: 15 Park Pl, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0 - Watermark Beach Resort - Ballroom
- Ticket Cost: FREE
- Time: 10:00AM – 2:00PM
We are excited to be holding one of the three Christmas Markets this year indoors at the Ballroom at Watermark Beach Resort. Please join us!!
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Friday, Dec 6–Saturday, Dec 7
- Location: Main Street, Osoyoos
- Ticket Cost: FREE
Get into the spirit of the holiday season with the annual Osoyoos Lite Up and Parade happening on Main Street in Osoyoos. The parade starts at 6:30 on Friday followed by a …
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Friday, Dec 6
- Location: Town Hall Square, Main Street
- Ticket Cost: FREE
- Time: 4:00PM – 7:00PM
We will also be holding a traditional European-style Christmas Market outside Town Hall Square on the evening of The Osoyoos Light Up Parade. We will be part of the many activities in the town that …
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Saturday, Dec 7
- Location: Sonora Community Centre
- Ticket Cost: $10 - $20
- Time: 10:00AM
The Town of Osoyoos and the Desert Valley Running Club is pleased to once again offer the 3rd Annual Jingle Bell Run! Walk, Run, Roll or Jingle your way into the holiday spirit! 3km …
Partner Events
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Saturday, Nov 23–Sunday, Dec 29
- Location: Nostalgia Wines, 4900 Black Sage Road, Oliver BC
- Time: 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Nostalgia Wines in Oliver has partnered with local artists to give them a retail space this season. Join us for a Memorable Wine Experience while you browse! We also make fabulous gift …
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Saturday, Nov 23
- Location: Nostalgia Wines,: 4900 Black Sage Road, Oliver BC
- Time: 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Santa will be here at Nostalgia Wines to pose with you and the kids for holiday photos. Children of all ages (and the young at heart), and dogs are welcome to get a …
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Friday, Nov 29–Sunday, Dec 8
- Location: Moon Curser Vineyards, Osoyoos
- Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Moon Curser will be opening for tastings for two weekends; 10am – 4pm Friday November 24th to Sunday November 26th AND Friday Dec 1st to Sunday Dec 3rd. Reservations recommended. Walk-ins will …
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Friday, Nov 29–Sunday, Dec 8
- Location: Hester Creek, Oliver
- Ticket Cost: $20
- Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Join us at the Wine Shop at Hester Creek for Winter in Wine Country. We will be hosting complimentary mulled-wine tastings using our Terrafina at Home mulled wine kits. We will also …
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Friday, Nov 29–Sunday, Dec 8
- Location: vinAmité Cellars, Oliver
- Ticket Cost: FREE
- Time: 10:30AM – 8:00PM
Join us in our Wine Lounge for our 9th annual Winter in Wine Country Fondue Party for 2 weekends: November 24-26 & December 1-3, from 10:30am – 8pm! Enjoy complimentary fondue with …
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Saturday, Nov 30–Monday, Dec 2
- Location: Nk'Mip Cellars, Osoyoos
- Ticket Cost: $25
Join us in our Grotto overlooking our Red Barrel Room as we open up the library for you to experience a vertical tasting of 4 varietal wines from specially selected vintages to …
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Saturday, Nov 30
- Location: Firehall Brewery, Oliver
- Ticket Cost: Entry by donation
- Time: 7:00PM – 9:00PM
A night of bluegrass at Firehall! They may be just old enough to play the pub scene, but Bluegrass or any genre, this is one of BC’s best up and coming young …
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Tuesday, Dec 3
- Location: Miradoro Restaurant, Oliver
- Ticket Cost: $47+tax / $35 cost for wine pairings (optional)
- Time: 6:30PM
Please join Chef Jeff Van Geest for this special Long-table Dinner for the Fire & Ice Festival event at Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek. Menu: Dinner is a 6:30pm start, please allow …
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Friday, Dec 6
- Location: Nk'Mip Cellars, Osoyoos
- Ticket Cost: $55
- Time: 6:00PM
Join us for a special evening inspired by the Fire & Ice Festival. Dive into a three-course meal crafted by our renowned Chef Kenny Dia, capturing the essence of the festival’s theme. …
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Friday, Dec 6
- Location: Hester Creek, Oliver
- Ticket Cost: $150
- Time: 6:30PM
Join one of only 14 guests seated in our state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen for a locally sourced, seasonally inspired menu skillfully paired with our award winning wines. Watch as the chef prepares each …
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Saturday, Dec 7–Sunday, Dec 8
- Location: Backroads Brewing Co.
- Ticket Cost: FREE
Join Backroads Brewing Co. for their grand opening on Dec 2nd & 3rd in Osoyoos! Enjoy happy hour pricing all weekend long. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for details!
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Saturday, Dec 7
- Location: Firehall Brewery, Oliver
- Ticket Cost: Entry by Donation
- Time: 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Massey is a dark, dreamy folk-pop band from Penticton, BC led by Madison Whale and featuring Lisa Hughes, Sean Petersen, and Jared Jackel. Madison, in her curiously confessional songwriting style, explores the …