Fire & Ice Festival Sets the Scene for a Festive South Okanagan Getaway
Fifth annual event returns November 27–29 with a weekend of regional flavours,
live entertainment and holiday-inspired experiences<
With winter on the horizon, the South Okanagan Fire & Ice Festival invites visitors to discover a different side of the BC region through a weekend of local flavours, entertainment, and seasonal celebrations. With featured events taking place November 27 to 29, the annual festival is packed with programming that offers an exciting way to experience the South Okanagan outside its popular summer tourism season.
Now in its fifth year, the Fire & Ice Festival pairs the warmth of fire, food, wine, and community with the dramatic late fall landscapes of the South Okanagan, with events centred around the Osoyoos and Oliver area.
2026 Fire & Ice Festival Events
The weekend kicks off on Friday, November 27, with a free outdoor evening Concert at Gyro Beach Park in Osoyoos. Live Motown classics from Project 9 will have toes tapping, and there will be free hot chocolate and hot cider, and food trucks to keep everyone fuelled up.
During the day on Saturday, November 28, guests can enjoy free admission to browse the Fire & Ice Holiday Market at Watermark Beach Resort, featuring more than 20 local vendors, handmade gifts, and holiday treats. There’s also the Taste of Osoyoos, where, with their $5 passports, participants can visit six downtown businesses and sample what they have to offer, plus have the chance to win a prize.
For Saturday night’s signature festival event, the ticketed Fire & Ice Celebration at Spirit Ridge Resort will feature an immersive experience with chef-curated bites, local libations, and live performances. Guests are encouraged to dress to a theme—choosing Fire or Ice, or a combination of both—with prizes awarded for standout looks.
The weekend concludes on Sunday, November 29, with a ticketed Fire & Ice Disco Brunch at the Osoyoos Golf Club, ending the weekend with fun tunes, a tantalizing buffet, sparkling drinks, and a one-of-a-kind fire and ice atmosphere.
Beyond the Fest: More Fire & Ice Offerings from Local Businesses
The celebration extends beyond the scheduled festival events as local restaurants, wineries and accommodation providers join in with their own Fire & Ice-inspired offerings. Tinhorn Creek’s Miradoro Restaurant is holding a Fire & Ice Long Table Dinner on Tuesday, December 1, featuring a unique menu highlighting the use of open fire and ice. Moon Curser Vineyards will host its Savoury S’mores Saloon on festival weekend and again December 5-6, inviting visitors to enjoy wine tastings with complimentary fireside charcuterie s’mores, festive wine offerings, rare library wines and plenty of holiday cheer.
Stay & Play: Special Fire & Ice Festival Hotel and Resort Rates
In addition to the festival’s signature events, visitors are invited to explore the South Okanagan’s diverse dining scene, wineries, boutiques and local hospitality offerings. The celebrations also provide the perfect opportunity to plan a weekend escape, with special Stay & Play accommodation offers available at participating hotels and resorts.
Spirit Ridge Resort is offering a special rate of $129 per night for a one-bedroom suite to eligible event ticket holders, while Watermark Beach Resort is offering rates starting at $132 per night using the promotional code: FIRENICE26.
For more information about festival events and ticketing, visit southokanaganfireandice.com.