The Spring Okanagan Wine Festival (OKWF) is back.

After being cancelled for the past two years because of the pandemic, the 26th annual event will be held May 5-15 throughout the Okanagan Valley. More than 70 events will make up this year鈥檚 festival.

鈥淚f you鈥檙e a wine lover you鈥檙e guaranteed to find something that interests you鈥�, said Elan Morris, OWFS general manager. 鈥淐ome out and discover your new favourite winery and wines.鈥�

Valley First Spring Wine Tastings is back at the Rotary Centre for the Arts on Saturday, May 7th. Guests can taste over 130 wines from 35 wineries.

From Cellars to Classics is a new event in partnership with Okanagan Chamberfest. Guests will enjoy a wine and hors d鈥檕euvre reception followed by a chamber music concert. It takes place Thursday, May 12th at the Laurel Packinghouse.

Also new is Blush & Bubbles at Summerland Waterfront Resort on Sunday, May 15. It鈥檚 a celebration of the Okanagan鈥檚 best ros茅 and sparkling wines.

The Spring Okanagan Wine Festival guidebook is available for download to help guests plan their visit, and tickets are available on the .

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