Sunshine Festival
Thank you to everyone who sponsored, volunteered, performed or hosted an event during the 10 day festival in 2025.
Our 2026 event will kick off summer with a 10-day fun for all ages celebration June 12-21 2026. Signature events include a ticketed celebration in the park on June 12th followed up by our free Family Days in the Park on Sunday the 14th.
Hosting an event in the Oliver area between June 12th - 21st? Send your event details to recreation@oliver.ca
Looking to be a part of the June 14th Oliver Family Days in the park? Reach out to us at recreation@oliver.ca
Thank you to our 2025 Event Chefs and Sponsors! This was a sold out event!
2025 Event ChefsCampbell Kearns of The WieneryDerek Uhlemann of Oliver Eats LTDGraeme Uhlemann of Vagabond KitchenIan Stilborn of Ward's Wine Country KitchenJeff Van Geest of Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn CreekAnd of course there'll be Firehall beer (including smoked beers!) along with local cider and wine!2026 Event details coming soon.The District Wine Village got in the Sunshine festival spirit with their 2025 event. The Wine Village transformed into an elegant, sunset dining experience. Seated at a round table with white tablecloths, flower center piece and the beautiful lights of the village, visitors enjoyed the wonderful food creations from Chef Ian along with great wines from the village wineries, live music and great company.
The annual free festival in the community park returns 11:00-9:00PM on June 14th.
Calling all local musicians/performers we are booking entertainment now for the June 14th Oliver Family Days event in Oliver Community Park. Interested? Please apply to recreation@oliver.ca
Vendor Forms available Below.
Come celebrate the longest day of the year with us! Youth ages 13-17 are invited to join in on the fun at the Oliver Pool from 8:30-10:00PM.
The lifeguards will be hosting: Pool Games, Mocktails, Prizes, Karaoke, and Food
Free Admission.
Thanks to Respect Record and Skate, Fire Hall Brewery, SOSS Skateboard Club, SOSS Art, and Osoyoos Recreation, and performers the Mudrats, Full Known Nuisance, Stuck in Neutral and 20 Willow for contributing to a jam packed 2025 event!
Go Skate Day is back in 2026 - Event Details to come.
Rise Dance Academy brought a series of fun year end shows to the Venables theatre in 2025.
2026 dates and details to come.
Sunday 9:00AM - 1:00PM
The Station Street Market is located in between the Visitor Information Centre and the Coast Hotel in the beautiful grass area just off Station Street. Explore unique stores, local products, everyday services, delicious and satisfying food options.
Market Website: Station Street Market - Home
Thanks to Munday Media and Design, South Okanagan Similkameen Pride, Ginny Tonyk and all of the volunteers and sponsors that brought the 2025 event to our Park!
Dear Community Partner,
The Town of Oliver Recreation department would like to invite your business or organization to be a partner in presenting the 2026 Oliver Sunshine Festival taking place June 12-21, 2026. On Friday June 12 from 6:00-10:00pm the Firehall Brewery & Recreation team will host the second annual food & beverage event called the “Smokeshow”. This ticketed all-ages event is the major fundraiser for the Sunshine Festival's signature event, Oliver Family Days, and will include dinner, beverage garden and live entertainment. The festival’s signature event, Oliver Family Days will run from 11:00am-9:00pm on Sunday, June 14th and will welcome families, couples and individuals of all ages to enjoy at no cost. We will support the development and promotion of other community events being offered over June 12 - 21 to activate additional locations and a wider variety of activities all under the Oliver Sunshine Festival banner.
The Sunshine Festival is a celebration of Oliver’s unique heritage featuring a full day of free family-friendly activities, exhibits and live entertainment in Community Park and on the community stage. Organizers want to bring families together to experience, learn about and taste what makes Oliver special in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Organizers are currently seeking support from local sponsors to help with main stage and children’s stage entertainment as well as activities and exhibits during the Oliver Family Days.
Being a sponsor of the Sunshine Festival is a chance to give back to the local community, as well as advertise your organization or business by capturing the attention of thousands of Oliver & area residents and visitors to our beautiful town. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, admission to the premier Sunday event has remained free to everyone, making it accessible for all to enjoy quality entertainment and learn about what Oliver has to offer. It also creates another reason for tourists to come and stay in the Oliver area for the weekend which benefits the overall business community. For all these reasons, your support is vital to the success of the 2026 Sunshine Festival and future special events.
We hope to have all our funding partners in place as soon as possible in order to maximize the recognition we can give our sponsors through promotional print materials and signage leading up to the event. Thank you in advance for your consideration, please contact me for more information or to confirm your participation in the 2026 Festival.
Sincerely,
Carol Sheridan
Director of Recreation
Town of Oliver
250-498-4985 ext 601 csheridan@oliver.caVolunteer Sign Up Sheets to come.
*All volunteers over 16 years of age must complete the background check prior to volunteering.
Check back here for 2026 Market Vendor Applications COMING SOON.
Mobile Food Vendor Application - Fillable - Please complete and email to mmartin@oliver.ca or turn in hard copy to the recreation admin office at 6359 Park Drive.