Okanagan Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs 2026

Kelowna's big holiday markets

• A Merry Little Christmas Market (Kelowna, from Nov 5, four dates): a curated holiday market inside an executive home in the Upper Mission, with local makers' decor, candles, jewellery, coffee and kids' keepsakes. Two VIP evenings include a glass of wine; the weekend is general admission with timed entry.
• Winter Warm-Up Market (Kelowna, Nov 7): more than 60 vendors sell handcrafted gifts, artisanal goods, festive treats and one-of-a-kind decorations at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Admission is by donation.
• Christmas at the Laurel (Kelowna, Nov 13 – 15): a three-day, European-style holiday market in the historic Laurel Packinghouse, with handmade gifts from local artisans and festive treats. Admission by donation to the Food Bank.
• It's Christmas @ the Red Barn (Kelowna, Nov 21 – 22): a two-day holiday market with more than 50 local makers selling clothing, gourmet foods, body products, jewelry and home decor. Free admission; Food Bank donations welcome.
• Delta Grand Holiday Market (Kelowna, Nov 22): about 100 vendors fill the Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort for a day of festive shopping in a lakeside setting. Admission is by donation.
• Holiday Magic Market (Kelowna, Nov 27, from 1 pm): around 60 local makers take over the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Admission is by donation.
• Downtown Kelowna Winter Street Market & Light Up (Kelowna, Nov 28): Downtown Kelowna's free kick-off to the holidays fills Stuart Park with a vendor market, family activities and stage performances, then the park's lights are switched on at 5 pm.
• Craft Culture Holiday Market (Kelowna, Dec 4 – 6): Kelowna's largest holiday market fills Prospera Place with more than 200 local crafters and artisans. The market runs all weekend, and admission is $7.
• Christkindl Holiday Market (Kelowna, Dec 4 – 6): a traditional European-style Christmas market in the Laurel Packinghouse, with handmade local gifts, festive treats and hot cider. Admission by donation to the Food Bank.

Kelowna church, school and community fairs

• St. Pius X Community Christmas Bazaar (Kelowna, Nov 7, from 9 am): a parish Christmas bazaar selling decorated trees, ornaments, lights, wreaths and gifts. A low-key, budget-friendly holiday shopping stop.
• Glenmore Christmas Artisan Fair (Kelowna, Nov 7): a free Christmas artisan fair at Mountainview Church with local makers, door prizes, a coffee bar and a bake sale.
• Immaculata Annual Christmas Craft Fair (Kelowna, Nov 14): vendors and artisans, plus a bake sale, children's activities, refreshments and door prizes. Admission is free.
• Canyon Falls Middle School Winter Market (Kelowna, Nov 15): student makers alongside local artisans and businesses. Admission by donation.
• Ellison Elementary Winter Market (Kelowna, Nov 19, 5:30 pm): an evening winter market with 20+ local artisans and food vendors near the airport.
• 18th Annual Christmas Extravaganza (Kelowna, Nov 21 – 22): a two-day Christmas craft and gift market at Rutland Centennial Hall with about 65 local vendors, a bake sale and door prizes.
• Central Okanagan United Church Craft Fair (Kelowna, Nov 28): a downtown church craft fair on Bernard Avenue with local vendors selling handmade gifts.
• Springvalley Elementary Christmas Craft Market (Kelowna, Nov 29): crafters, food vendors and photos with Santa.
• Okanagan Golf Club Holiday Market (Kelowna, Nov 29): a Sunday holiday market at the Okanagan Golf Club clubhouse, home of Table Nineteen.
• East Kelowna Christmas in the Country Market (Kelowna, Dec 5): more than 70 local artisans, crafters and bakers inside the historic East Kelowna Hall. Entry is a loonie or toonie, and proceeds support the hall.

West Kelowna, Lake Country & Peachland

• Christmas Ornament and Arts/Crafts Show & Sale (West Kelowna, from Nov 7, two dates): the 5th annual holiday sale at the West Kelowna Yacht Club, with handmade Christmas ornaments, art and crafts from local makers.
• Wineries for the Holidays on the Scenic Sip Trail (Lake Country, Nov 21): Lake Country's Scenic Sip wineries each host their own festive experience for one day: holiday markets, Santa photos, fire pits and seasonal food-and-wine pairings. Pay per stop.
• German Christmas Market at Gray Monk (Lake Country, from Nov 28, two dates): Gray Monk's 4th annual German-style Christmas market brings 40+ local vendors, German baking, free photos with Santa and lunch at The Lookout. Free entry, with a free parking shuttle from Jack Seaton Park.
• Peachland Artisan Christmas Market (Peachland, Nov 28): the Peachland Arts Council's holiday market of handmade goods from local artisans on Beach Avenue.

Markets at wineries and cideries

• Market at Summerhill (Kelowna, Nov 21 – 22): a weekend artisan market of handmade gifts and local products at Summerhill Pyramid Winery, with bookable hands-on workshops. Shop, sip organic wine and take in the view.
• Home for the Holidays at River Stone (Oliver, Nov 28): River Stone Estate Winery's holiday afternoon with an artisan market, live music and seasonal activities for all ages.
• Christmas in the Barn Holiday Market at Red Rooster Winery (Naramata, Nov 29): Red Rooster's first Christmas market fills the barn with local makers and gift vendors, plus mulled wine and charcuterie. Small entry fee; kids under 12 free.
• Hester Creek Holiday Market (Oliver, Dec 5): a free, family-friendly holiday market with local vendors selling handmade gifts, live music and comfort food from the Terrafina kitchen.

Vernon, Armstrong & Lumby

• Lumby Holiday Market (Lumby, Nov 7 – 8): more than 30 local crafters, makers and bakers fill the White Valley Community Centre.
• Christmas Markets at Farmstrong Cider (Armstrong, from Nov 21, two Saturdays): dozens of local vendors, festive food and drink and wagon rides on the cidery's farm. Park at the IPE grounds and ride the $5 shuttle, as there's no parking at the cidery.
• Discover Yuletide Fair at Allan Brooks Nature Centre (Vernon, from Nov 21, two dates): a free holiday fair with local makers selling jewellery, ceramics, prints, textiles, woodwork and candles, plus food trucks. A calm, nature-themed alternative to the busy mall.
• Artsolutely Holiday Artisan Market (Vernon, Nov 28 – Dec 24): the Vernon Community Arts Centre turns into a holiday shop of handmade work by 45+ local artists, with new pieces arriving through the season.
• Shoparama Holiday Gift Sale (Vernon, from Dec 5, two days): crafters, small home businesses and bakers under one roof at the Vernon Recreation Centre, plus entertainment, door prizes and food trucks. Admission is free.

Penticton, Summerland & the South Okanagan

• Yuletide @ the PTCC (Penticton, Nov 6 – 8): a three-day holiday market with local artisans, gift vendors and specialty food sellers, plus the kids-only Little Elf Shop where young shoppers can pick out gifts for family. Admission is $3 a day.
• The Hallway Social at the Cannery Trade Centre (Penticton, from Nov 7, two dates): businesses in the Cannery Trade Centre each host guest makers, vintage sellers and food vendors, so the whole building becomes a walkable local shopping day with wine tastings and music. Free to attend.
• Penticton Farmers’ Market 2026 (Penticton, Saturdays until Dec 12): the market moves indoors to Cherry Lane Mall in November and December, with South Okanagan produce, eggs, honey, baking and preserves.
• Annual Christmas Craft Fair (Summerland, Nov 14, from 9 am): two floors of vendors fill the Summerland Community Centre with quality handcrafted gifts. Admission is by donation to the food bank.
• A Textile Christmas Craft Fair (Oliver, Nov 14 – 15): the South Okanagan Stitchers show and sell handmade textile art and seasonal crafts from eight local makers. Free entry.
• Christmas Faire (Osoyoos, Nov 28): the OSCA Osoyoos Activity Centre hosts a Christmas Faire, a chance to browse seasonal goods and pick up holiday gifts close to home.
• Fire & Ice Holiday Market & Taste of Osoyoos (Osoyoos, Nov 28): Watermark Beach Resort hosts a free holiday market of local makers and treats, while Taste of Osoyoos sends shoppers to six downtown Main Street stops.
• The Last Chance Holiday Market (Penticton, Dec 12 – 13): handmade gifts from local artisans, specialty foods and festive treats, billed as the last local shopping stop before Christmas. Admission $3 at the door.
• West Bench Holiday Market (Penticton, from Dec 12, two dates): a holiday market of local vendors that raises money for West Bench Elementary's parent council. Entry by donation.

Make it yourself: holiday craft workshops

• Sip & Craft Workshops at See Ya Later Ranch (Okanagan Falls, several dates): evening craft nights in the tasting room, each with charcuterie and a glass of wine, including painting holiday wine glasses, a Yule-log centrepiece and gingerbread cookie decorating. Beginner-friendly, $40–$60.
• Workshop: Holiday Wreath Workshop and Barrel Sampling @ Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery (Okanagan Falls, Nov 15): craft your own holiday wreath, then move into the barrel room for a barrel tasting. The cost is $85.
• Christmas Gnome Crafting (Lake Country, Nov 22): design your own whimsical gnome at Gray Monk. Arrive early for a complimentary glass of wine before you start.
• Holiday Workshops at Ward's Wine Country Kitchen (Oliver, from Nov 22): a fresh wreath workshop in November and a table centrepiece workshop in December. Supplies, a glass of wine and a cheese plate are included; no experience needed.
• Grinch Tree Workshop at Yellow Dog Brewing (Penticton, Dec 1): decorate a small cypress into a whimsical Grinch-style tree to take home, with all decorations provided and a drink included. Also at Neighbourhood Brewing, Dec 8.
• Handmade Holiday at the Vernon Library (Vernon, Dec 5): a free drop-in afternoon of making handmade holiday gifts and crafts, open to all ages.
• Poinsettia Ornament Workshop (Oliver, Dec 6): make a poinsettia ornament to take home or hang on the tree, at Phantom Creek Estates.

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