Peachfest 2015

Peachfest a success in eyes of the law
PENTICTON - It was a relatively quiet Peach Festival week in the city, at least from an RCMP point of view. RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth says the week was 'fantastic, overall.' “Other than the first evening, the weather cooperated for the rest of the week, there was a good family atmosphere in the city...

Peachfest underway in Penticton
PENTICTON - Penticton’s five-day long Peachfest got underway this morning with the second annual Peach Bin Race taking place in the 100-block of the downtown core. Teams of four raced 'customized' peach bins in the event, sponsored by the Downtown Penticton Association. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, first time competitors, prevailed in the final heat against 30...

Peachfest kicks off in Penticton today
PENTICTON - The August long weekend has come and gone, now for a week of mostly free fun in Penticton. The 68th annual Penticton Peach Festival starts today, Aug. 5, with an outstanding lineup of free family activities through Sunday, Aug. 9. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will take to the skies over Okanagan Lake Wednesday...

Submission deadline for inaugural Penticton film festival looming
PENTICTON - Peach Festival is coming up fast, and so is the first ever Reel Peach Film Festival. Taking place Aug. 5 to 9 during the annual Peach Festival, the film festival will feature one to three minute commercials or short films prior to nightly headline events at Okanagan Lake Park. “Our vision for the...

This great Canadian rock band to make second appearance at Peachfest
PENTICTON - Penticton will get another opportunity to rock to one of Canada’s best known bands this summer. The Penticton Peach Festival welcomes 54-40 as the band returns to Peach City again in 2015. Peachfest Entertainment Director Bill Kolter said people have been asking for a return engagement by the group since their appearance in...