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Weekend need to KNow!: May 10 to 12, 2019

From charity runs and sports games, to craft markets and the biggest community events in the city, it is hard to be bored while being in Kelowna.

If you’re looking for a way to make the most of your weekend, we are here to tell you about the notable events and activities coming to town.

Here is your Weekend Need to KNow!

Spring Craft and Shopping Fair

Start off your weekend at the West Kelowna Lions Hall’s 6th annual Spring Craft and Shopping Fair.

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Browse vendor's booths, enjoy delicious treats from popular Okanagan food trucks, dance to live music and win prizes at this family-friendly shopping event.

Admission is free, but organizers ask that attendees bring a non-perishable food donation for the Central Okanagan Food Bank. The fun runs from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day at the market

The Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market is gearing up to celebrate all things mom this Saturday!

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From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can expect to find all the usual fresh produce and handmade goodies, as well as live music, tea tasting, grand prize giveaways and baby alpacas.

Farmer Bob himself will be handing out bouquets to visiting moms and grandmas.

GOBF in Waterfront Park

It’s back! For those of you who love all things beer and the Okanagan — the Great Okanagan Beer Fest will return this weekend, bringing with it dozens of new brews to indulge in.

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The whole festival will come to a head at noon this Saturday at Waterfront Park as over 60 breweries will pour their creations for more than 3,000 attendees.

Not only can you expect delicious craft beer, but there's also cider, delicious food and live music.

Due to popular demand, 200 more general admission tickets have been released, so snag yours soon!

Shoppers Run for Women

Round up the females in your family and join in on an active event for an important cause this Sunday.

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Hosted in Stuart Park at 8 a.m. this Sunday, the Shoppers Run for Women returns yet again for a day of exercise, empowerment and philanthropy as participants run 5km or 10km in support of women's mental health.

Online registration is now closed but you can still sign up on the morning of!

To see a more comprehensive list of events taking place in our community you can head to our events calendar! If you would like the Now you KNow cruiser to be at your next event, send an email to events@kelownanow.com.



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