What's On in September
Check out our monthly round up for what's going on and what the locals are up to in September. Explore your local farms and orchards, find a new art exhibit to admire, wrap up your summer with a BANG, and get ready to transition into fall!
BX Farm Tour
It's that time of the year. The fourth Annual BX Farm Tour is almost upon us! On September 21 and 22 you're invited to wander through the BX area, connecting with local farmers, gathering fresh produce, and exploring our own backyard. Visit from 10 am to 4 pm, exploring farm stands, engaging in tours, and participating in on-farm events.
This year's line up includes:
- Curlew Orchards
- Indigo Valley Farm
- Elderberry Fields
- Vanzeal Acres
- Wildwood Acres (last chance before they're closed for good)
- Brookside Orchards + Bee-Yotch Honey
While you're at it stop by the BX Ranchlands - info booth to learn more about the proposed plan to transform the site into a community-owned agricultural park.
For more information regarding this year's tour, check out the website here.
Art Galleries, Tours, and Exhibits
Dive into the culture our galleries have to offer by checking out these exhibits and tours!
Boasting two art shows this month, come down to check out:
- Fresh Perspectives: Youth Art Exhibit, August 22 - September 11
- Joining Hands: Encouraging Ability in the Arts, September 13 - October 8
Home to the artwork of Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller. Come experience the immersive, interactive exhibits this warehouse has to offer.
- The Muriel Lake Incident; 1999; 5-minute film inside a hyperperspective model of a cinema. With binaural audio!
- The Poetry machine; 2017; interactive audio installation starring Leonard Cohen.
- The Marionette Maker; 2014; robotic puppets, sounds, lights.
- The Murder of Crows; 2008; 30-minute sound extravaganza
- The Forty Part Motet; 2001; looping 14-minute song cycle created with 60 singers edited into 40 harmonies
- Storm Room; 2009; 10-minute, sound, light, and water! A storm comes and goes in a re-creation of a small room in a Japanese house.
Sundog Festival of Arts and Culture
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Join in on September 20 & 21 in Polson Park as we celebrate arts and culture through Vernon's very own Sundog Festival!
Friday September 20, 4:00 – 10:00pm
Get ready for an exciting showcase of Hip-hop and R&B acts that will light up the stage and warm your soul. Head down to the park for an unforgettable night, with artists and bands coming from across Western Canada to share their performances with us.
Saturday, September 21, 2:00 – 10:00pm
Experience a perfectly curated, culturally diverse, powerhouse lineup of musicians just for you. Get ready to dance the night away with beloved folk heroes, mind-bending psychedelic sounds, and the irresistible energy of some of BC’s finest jazz and funk bands. It’s going to be a night to remember.
Click the link below to check out what artists you won't want to miss!
So Much Summer it Spills Over Into Fall
If you're not yet ready to give up summer, it's okay, we understand. We too think September has the perfect weather to enjoy the outdoors and soak up that Okanagan sunshine.
Looking for a new biking trail to conquer? head up to Predator Ridge Resort, where you can choose from 13km of bike trails. And if that's still not enough for you, hop on the connector trail to access 40+km of even more trails in Ellison Provincial Park. Biking isn't the only thing the Predator Ridge trails have to offer though! If you'd rather ditch the pedals for some hiking boots, Predator Ridges 35km of hiking trails has got you covered.
With the boats coming out of the lake, it's the perfect time to take advantage of the calm waters and go for a relaxing paddle. Grab your paddle board, kayak, or canoe and follow the Kalamalka lake paddle trail down the west side of the lake along-side the Okanagan Rail Trail. If you're in need of a rental, Kalavida Surf Shop has you set for paddle boards, and check out Ed's Mobile Kayaking, for kayak and paddleboard rentals delivered right to your preferred location.
Featured September Events
Sep
19
Bloom Sunflower Festival
3:00pm - 7:00pm Bloom Flower Festivals
Sep
21
Downtown Vernon Association's End of Summer Party!
11:00am - 4:00pm The Museum & Archives of Vernon
Get Inspired
Tips before your Trip
Make sure to book your accommodation in advance. Check out our latest hotel deals to save on a place to rest while you explore Vernon.
There are a variety of places to stay ranging from budget-friendly motels to quaint bed & breakfasts.
If you are arriving here via Kelowna International Airport, book your shuttle to Vernon in advance. U-Ride and taxis are also available outside of the arrivals area.
To plan your day and stay up-to-date on current weather conditions in Vernon, visit our area webcams page before you head out.