06/17/2026
THIS SATURDAY, The Downtown Vernon Association kicks off the start of Summer, with one of Vernon's most iconic events...
The 32nd Annual Sunshine Festival!
As six city blocks in Downtown Vernon, are transformed into a vehicle-free playground for children and adults.
Speaking of vehicles: it's FREE PARKING DAY, all meters are free (on June 20th).
The 32nd Annual Sunshine Festival is a FREE event, that takes place from 10am-5pm on 30th Ave.
This festival will showcase our own downtown businesses and a some outside vendors. Play games, meet mascots, listen to live music, find new treasures, eat, dance, shop and so much more!
**We have some NEW SURPRISES in store for you and the kids!**
Grab the squad and bask under the Okanagan sun (or cloud) with these attractions and more, sprinkled throughout the event.
- The Food Zone consists of food trucks, picnic tables w/umbrellas, chairs under a large tent, the main stage for bands (on every hour from 10am - 5pm) and more. We will also have food vendors throughout.
- Children's activities can be found in The Kids Zone (the 2900 block). Find Games, Music, A Reptile Show, Face Painting, Balloon Animals and more.
- Countless vendors and eateries, plus food vendors throughout 30th and so, so much more.
**Follow our socials for more details and show schedule, as we get closer to event date.
MAIN STAGE - BANDS
3400 Block by Food Trucks
• 10am - The Shades
• 11am - Ghost Town
• 12pm - Cover2Cover
• 1pm - Carbon Copy
• 2pm - Josh + Bex
• 3pm – Shalisa!
• 4pm - Echo Watch
KIDS SCHEDULE 2900 Block
- 10:30am-11:15am Musical Host
- 11:30 – 12:15pm: Kiki The Eco Elf
- 12:20pm – 1pm Little Reptile Queen
- 1:30pm – 1:45 Estry Illusion Show
- 1:45pm-2pm Kinshira Circus Act
- 2pm – 2:45pm Believe Party Entertainment
- 2:30pm – 3pm Silly in The Valley
- 3pm - 3:20pm Evan The Juggler
- 3:30pm-4pm Kiki The Eco Elf
Our event is supported by: BEACH FM
