iN NUMBERS: Big events planned for in Kamloops, Okanagan this summer

There are countless cool events in Kamloops and the Okanagan planned for this summer, but we tried to count them anyway. This is a breathtaking region where we celebrate music, sports, food, cars and Elvis.

Here are the numbers:

• 6: Well-known music festivals are scheduled for the Southern Interior this summer: Shambhala in Salmo, Bass Coast in Merritt, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues, Kelowna’s Rock the Lake, Armstrong MetalFest and Electric Love Music Festival near Kamloops.
• 4: Big sports events are set for Kelowna: Touchdown Kelowna, Memorial Cup, Hoopfest and the BC Summer Games.
• 79: That’s how many years the Penticton Peach Festival has been running, including this year.
• 1: Festival in the Okanagan celebrates the King, the Penticton Elvis Festival.
• 36: Wineries are going to be featured at the Okanagan Wine Festival in May.
• 3: Days. That’s how long the Kamloops Buskers Festival is.
• 3.5: Kilometres. That’s the length of Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Hill Climb course.
• 50: Car shows in the Central Okanagan are scheduled for this year, at least.
• 3: Ribfests for the summer of 2026: Kelowna, Penticton and Kamloops. Put your bib on and get your rib on.