Kamloops Farmers Market
You can buy locally grown produce and handcrafted items from Kamloops Farmers' Markets while you enjoy your morning coffee. Featuring more than 100 vendors, it's a great place to shop for gifts or do your weekly grocery shopping.
- The Saturday market (located at 200 block of St Paul St. and the Stuart Wood schoolyard) takes place from April 23 - October 29 from 8:30am to 12:30pm.
- The Wednesday market (located at 400 block of Victoria St.) takes place from May 4 - October 26 from 8am to 2pm.
Canada Day/Art in the Park
The City of Kamloops is planning for the return of in-person Canada Day celebration on July 1, from 10am to 5pm. Join us for Canada Day festivities at Riverside Park. Enjoy a full day of art exhibitions, sales, demos, and free performances in the park with Art in the Park - the largest arts event in Kamloops for more than 40 years.
Music in the Park
Music in the Park, a free, nightly, family-friendly event, is returning to Riverside Park for July and August 2022. Stay tuned to the Music in the Park website for updates and don't miss the chance to enjoy the classic summer source of entertainment this year.
X-Fest: Theatre Under the Trees 2022
Project X Theatre is bringing another exciting season of 2 family-friendly outdoor theatre productions to Prince Charles Park from July 4-23. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will be having their opening on July 8 and will run Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 PM. Red Riding Hood will have their opening night gala on July 7 and will run Monday, Friday and occasionally on Saturday at 5 PM and 7 PM.
Kids - $13, Student (13+) - $17, Senior - $23, Adult - $28
Kamloops International Buskers Festival
Professional street performers will be at Riverside Park from July 21-24 for 4 days of exciting entertainment for the 3rd annual Kamloops International Buskers Festival. This family-oriented festival will feature magicians, acrobats, jugglers and more. It’s free to attend, but tips to Buskers hats are welcomed and appreciated.
Interior Savings Overlanders Day
Enjoy this community Family Day and Festival filled with delicious food from over then food vendors and entertainment on July 24 from 10am to 3pm at Brock Park. Some of the attractions you will be able to find are the Cains Kids Zone, a Business & Community Expo featuring over 75 booths, games, mascots, pizza-eating contest, a dog race, and more!
Kamloopa Powwow
The annual Kamloopa Powwow is one of the largest Indigenous celebrations in Western Canada to celebrate the Secwepemc people’s culture through storytelling, song and dance in traditional regalia. July 29-31 at Powwow Grounds
Ribfest/Hot Nite in the City
Get those wet wipes ready. For 3 days at Riverside Park, from August 5-7 indulge in saucy ribs as ribbers compete for the best ribs in town. The family-friendly weekend will feature a kid zone, live music, a beer garden and more. On Saturday, August 6 from 10 am-5 pm, 6 blocks of Victoria Street will showcase classic cars, trucks and more for Hot Nite in the City. Electric Avenue will display electric vehicles including Teslas to highlight the progression of electric.
Country Wild 2022 presented by the BC Wildlife Park, New Country 103.1, and the Best Western Plus Kamloops
On August 20th, BC Wildlife Park is holding its 5th Annual Country Wild Music Fest! Cory Gallant will kick off the show at 4:15pm, Bobby Wills will come on at 7:30pm, and Chris Buck will close it out at 8:45pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday April 29, 2022 at 10:00am. Tickets are $45 each and include admission to the BC Wildlife Park, from 12:00-4:00pm.
Kamloops Pride Week
Kamloops Pride is bringing Kamloops Pride Week back! From August 22-28 to celebrate the LGBTQ2S+ community. You don't want to miss these 7 events during Kamloops Pride Week, you will be able to enjoy a comedy show, a drag show, the pride parade and more!
Visit our events page and discover more activities in Kamloops including live performances, theatre, exhibitions, and online events.
