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Fan Fest
2026-06-27 (All day) to 2026-07-04 (All day)

 

Free family fun. Festival energy. All week long. 

Presented by TELUS, Fan Fest brings free family fun to the Touchdown Kelowna Festival every day at Waterfront Park.  

Fans of all ages can snap photos at high-energy welcome zones, create custom player cards, meet mascots and players (when available), and catch a special Grey Cup visit on June 27.  

The site will be filled with football-themed games like quarterback accuracy throws, agility relays and receiver challenges, along with hands-on activities including face painting, balloon art, cheer sign decorating and recyclable noise maker crafts. Fans can also test their knowledge with BC Lions trivia, explore the team’s history and iconic moments, and learn the basics of CFL football through interactive displays and trivia games.  Check out sponsor displays and activities while connecting with local tourism and entertainment partners. 

Throughout the festival, the Waterfront Park Stage will feature local up-and-coming music artists, BC Lions game-day watch parties and World Soccer watch parties. Food trucks, bar service (during licensed events), washrooms, misting areas and a water bottle refill station will help guests stay comfortable and enjoy the celebration longer. While most Waterfront Park Stage programming is free to attend, the two headline concerts and Flip Flop Gala require tickets

Looking for an easy way to get there? Catch transit, walk or take advantage of the free bike valet at Bernard Avenue and Mill Street, offering a safe and convenient place to park during the festival. Operating hours are Monday - Thursday, 1 – 9 p.m. and Friday - Sunday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.  

Fan Fest is open daily during the festival, with the following hours: 

June 27 - 3 - 10pm
June 28 - 11am - 5pm
June 29 - 3 - 9pm
June 30 - 3 - 9pm
July 1 - 11am - 6pm
July 2 - 3 - 10pm
July 3 - 3 - 9pm
July 4 - 3 - 10pm

Where Kelowna comes to cheer, beyond the field. Come for the fun. Stay for the fanfare. 

Waterfront Stage Schedule - Touchdown Kelowna Festival

 

Waterfront Park, 1200 Water St. Free https://www.kelowna.ca/parks-recreation/event-tournament-planning/year-sport/tou…
Fan March 2026-07-04
13:00 to 16:00

Wear your game-day colours and join the Fan March!

Part of Touchdown Kelowna Festival, join us at Lombardy Park as we march to the Apple Bowl in a high-energy celebration of home team pride. Wear your game- day colours (orange, black and white) and join the fun as the Kelowna Pipe Band and Kalamalka Highlanders lead the way at 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m march times or do the walk on your own when you and your team are ready.

  • Free refreshments along the route
  • "Fan of the Day" photo moments
  • Dance breaks with DJ Elle
  • Touchdown Trivia for prizes

Whether you have tickets to the game or not, show off your home team pride and join other fans for this spirited walk ahead of the BC Lions’ second match at the Apple Bowl. 

Bring your energy, wear your colours and be part of the march!

Fan March map

Lombardy Park, 1320 Wilson Ave. Free https://www.kelowna.ca/parks-recreation/event-tournament-planning/year-sport/tou…
World Soccer Watch Party 2026-07-02 16:00

Kickoff at 4 PM and 8 PM


 

The world’s game. The Okanagan stage.

Part of Touchdown Kelowna Festival, join us at Waterfront Park for a massive outdoor World Soccer Watch Party streamed LIVE on two giant LED screens with full concert-quality sound that puts you right in the match.

As the sun sets over the water, the intensity rises.

Feel every goal. Every save. Every last-minute push — amplified across the park with big-screen visuals and immersive sound that makes you feel like you’re in the stadium.

World-class soccer. Waterfront energy.

  • 2 Large LED Screens
  • Stadium-Level Concert Sound
  • Food Trucks On Site
  • Free Lawn Seating
  • All Ages Welcome

This is global football energy — lakeside.

Waterfront Park Free https://www.kelowna.ca/parks-recreation/event-tournament-planning/year-sport/tou…
Breakfast with the BC Lions 2026-06-28
09:00 to 11:00

Start your Sunday the championship way.

Part of Touchdown Kelowna Festival, join us at Stuart Park for a high-energy, family-friendly morning celebration as the BC Lions take over downtown Kelowna for a FREE community breakfast packed with music, spirit, and hometown pride.

  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Live music & entertainment
  • Meet BC Lions players
  • Appearance by the Lions Cheer Team
  • Mascot meet & photos
  • Fun for all ages

This is your chance to meet the team, grab a photo, collect autographs, and kick off the day with thousands of fans in the heart of the city.

Coffee’s hot. The grills are on. The Lions are in town.

Stuart Park, 1430 Water St. Free https://www.kelowna.ca/parks-recreation/event-tournament-planning/year-sport/tou…
Artist Opportunities, Grant Information Session 2026-06-11 18:30

Arts & Culture grant opportunities are open! 

Artist in Residence, Jun 1 - Aug 3, 2026
Community Art Projects, Jun 1 - Sep 7, 2026
Creative Youth, Jun 1 - 30, 2026

More information: Artist opportunities | City of Kelowna
Attend a virtual Grant Information Session, June 10, 12pm - 1pm or, June 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Register for a Grant Information Session

Artist Opportunities: Attend a Grant Information Session 2026-06-10 12:00

Arts & Culture grant opportunities are open! 

Artist in Residence, Jun 1 - Aug 3, 2026
Community Art Projects, Jun 1 - Sep 7, 2026
Creative Youth, Jun 1 - 30, 2026

More information: Artist opportunities | City of Kelowna
Attend a virtual Grant Information Session, June 10, 12pm - 1pm or, June 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Register for a Grant Information Session

http://www.kelowna.ca/our-community/arts-culture-heritage/artist-opportunities
Little Entrepreneurs Market 2026-06-28 13:00

Latin Voices Society invites you to join us Sunday June, 28 from 1pm - 4pm at Grizzli Winery for the Little Entrepreneurs Market.

The Little Entrepreneurs Market is a unique event where kids get the chance to experience running their own small business. Young participants create, market, and sell their products in a fun and supportive marketplace, building confidence and valuable skills along the way. It is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring young entrepreneurs to showcase their creativity and learn about business in a hands-on way.

​WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR KIDS TO PARTICIPATE AS VENDORS AND YOUTH PERFORMANCE GROUPS.

For more information, visit: Little Entrepreneurs Market | Latin Voices Society

Free Family History Discovery Day 2026-06-04 18:00

Kelowna & District Genealogical Society invites you to unlock the secrets of your past!

Date, time and location:
Saturday, June 6, 10am - 5pm
Okanagan Regional Library (downtown) 

This is a free event but registration is required. Register on Facebook | Your Story: Free Family History Discovery

Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society 2026-06-21
10:00 to 19:00

Turtle Island Festival

Honouring Culture. Celebrating Community.
Each year on National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society hosts the Turtle Island Festival — a vibrant street celebration in the heart of Kelowna. The 400–500 block of Leon Avenue comes alive with music, dancing, children’s activities, a mini-powwow, artisan vendors, and delicious food.

This festival is a joyful gathering that highlights the strength, beauty, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, with a focus on celebrating the rich cultures right here in our community.

Join the Celebration
Everyone is welcome to attend. Come for the music, stay for the stories, and leave with a deeper connection to the land and its original caretakers.

For vendor inquiries or more information, contact: [email protected]

More information: Turtle Island Festival (TIF) – Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society

 

Kelowna Folk Roots Music Society 2026-06-20 19:00

THE FUGITIVES

From East Vancouver, the masterful, all-acoustic, quartet, The Fugitives, make their first appearance at the Kelowna Folk Roots Music Society, June 20. With a self-titled new recording released in April, which leans lyrically on the exquisite Canadian landscape, and naturally enough, travel, they make their way to the Okanagan with all the marvelous momentum, flair, and confidence fashioned from two decades performing together. Brendan McLeod (guitar and vocals), Christopher Suen (banjo and vocals), Carly Frey (fiddle and vocals), and Adrian Glynn (guitar and vocals) draw a repertoire from nine consistently, compelling discs critically acknowledged with multiple nominations from the Juno and Canadian Folk Music Awards.

Date, time and location
June 20, doors 7:00pm | concert 7:30pm
3002 Dunster Road in Kelowna

Tickets and information 

 

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