Bottleneck Drive’s Light Up the Vines
Returns to Summerland This Holiday Season
Kicking off this weekend, Bottleneck Drive’s beloved annual holiday event, Light Up the Vines, is back to transform Summerland into a glowing winter escape.
Now in its 15th year, the event invites guests to sip, shop, and stroll through illuminated vineyards, fire pits, and tasting stations, while enjoying seasonal bites, live music, and the finest local wines, beers, spirits, and ciders across more than a dozen wineries, distilleries, cideries and a brewery.
Event Dates:
- Friday, November 28 – Downtown Summerland Beverage Garden
- Saturday, November 29
- Friday, December 5
- Saturday, December 6
Time: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Participating Bottleneck Drive Members:
- Controlled Entropy Distilling – Holiday Cocktail Flights and Snacks
- Detonate Brewing – BBQ Kebabs (Chicken, Beef, Vegetable)
- Dirty Laundry Winery – Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese and Winter Sangria
- Dominion Cider – Taking part in the first weekend only
- Haywire Winery – Graze the Cellar (Nov 29) | Soup-er Sips (Dec 5 & 6): tickets here
- Lightning Rock Winery – Hot Apple Cider and Wine by the Glass
- Lunessence Winery – Fire Pits and Snacks
- Nomad Cider – Free Tastings
- Pamplemousse Jus Winery
- Sage Hills Winery
- Solvero Winery – Fire Pits and Snacks
- Summergate Winery – Poutine, S’mores, and Wine by the Glass
- Summerland Heritage Cider – Campfire Grilled Cheese, Sausages, Hot Apple Cider, and Live Music
- Vows and Vines Vineyard – Fire Pits, Snacks, S’mores, Hot Chocolate, and Mulled Wine
Keep up to date by following @bottleneckdrive or visiting bottleneckdrive.com/events
Come enjoy your drink & snack of choice and take in the holiday magic!
Shuttle Options for Light Up the Vines
Guests can take advantage of special Light Up the Vines shuttle services offered by Grape Savvy Wine Tours and Kelowna Concierge. These guided routes make it easy to visit multiple tasting stops throughout the evening, with pricing from $80 to $129 per person. Learn more here: https://www.trolleyco.ca/
Light Up the Vines Package at Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa
Stay the night with the Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa’s special Light Up the Vines package. Guests can enjoy early check-in, wine and charcuterie in their suite, followed by a guided shuttle to tastings at four local wineries and breweries. The one-night stay package makes it easy to experience all the magic of Light Up the Vines without worrying about transportation. Rates start from $309 per person or $448 per couple (plus taxes). For the package learn more and book here.
Celebrate the season with Bottleneck Drive and experience a magical holiday evening in the heart of Summerland.
About Bottleneck Drive
Bottleneck Drive is a collection of 18 wineries, cideries, distilleries, and breweries located in Summerland, BC’s Okanagan Valley. Known for its exceptional products, picturesque scenery, and warm hospitality, Bottleneck Drive invites visitors to enjoy year-round tastings, scenic tours, and special events. Discover Summerland’s bounty with unique touring routes and experiences that showcase the very best of BC’s artisanal beverage scene.