Festival of the Grape

Festival of the Grape is back stronger and better than ever! Taste local and regional wines while your kids have fun at Kids Zone, indulge in delicious ‘food truck’ food, watch or take part in fun and exciting events, shop for artisan wares at Merchant Market, browse the Fall Art Show & Sale, dance to local live music, and more as we celebrate the grape and the best of BC wine!

The Oliver Tourism Association, along with a dedicated committee and a team of volunteers, is bringing back our most celebrated festival here in Canada’s Wine Capital and the South Okanagan.

Attracting an estimated 4,500 attendees annually, this family-friendly one-day festival offers something for everyone!

Take part in or watch the chaos while you cheer on one of 30 teams in the popular Grape Stomp Competition (brought to you by Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country)!

This beloved event welcomes teams of three, who are encouraged to dress in crazy and wacky costumes, as they compete to crush as many fresh local grapes as they can into juice with their toes!

The top six teams will compete in a final heat for bragging rights and prizes (for the top three teams).

The Festival of the Grape begins with a welcoming ceremony. Dignitaries from the region will welcome you to the Town of Oliver and the traditional Okanagan Nation Territory. Then we announce the opening of the wine tasting tents and the experience begins.

After the welcome, start exploring the festival grounds. Cheer on the costume judging at the Grape Stomp stage prior to the first heat, stroll the Merchant Market looking for unique artisan wares, browse the Fall Art Show and Sale to be inspired by local talent, visit one of the many food trucks for delicious bites, and sample from a cornucopia of BC wines. At the same time, the kids are encouraged to visit the Kids Zone with interactive games, crafts, and inflatables to keep them entertained too.