Penticton’s first urban winery opens for tours this weekend

PENTICTON – It’s spring in the South Okanagan, a perfect time for a wine tour.

Visitors and residents alike can now tour a winery without leaving Penticton as Time Winery opens its doors for the first time this weekend.

The former Pen Mar Theatre building has been transformed into a state of the art winery in downtown Penticton. Tours start at noon today, May 4 at 361 Martin St. Cost is $10. For more information, see the Time Winery website here.

International Workers Day is being celebrated today, May 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. as the South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council joins forces with Penticton Firefighter’s Charitable Society for May Day in the Village.

The family-oriented event includes a barbecue and takes place at the Penticton Safety Village at 490 Edmonton Ave. Live music, kids entertainers, face painters and a bouncy castle rounds out the afternoon. International Workers Day is a time to honour the contributions of workers in the region and the achievements of the Labour movement. The event is free.

Okanagan Valley artists have their work on display at the Okanagan Valley Art Fair, at the Shatford Centre on Saturday, May 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A reception takes place Saturday evening with appetizers and refreshments, including a cash bar. Art viewers and buyers are welcome.

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