Each spring for the past seven years, Visit Penticton has hosted TRUE Penticton Tourism Expo, where tourism partners and citizens can exchange information and become familiar with local assets.
Visit Penticton invites you to “Discover new adventures and reacquaint yourself with all of the amazing activities, attractions, accommodations, restaurants, wineries, breweries, events and so much more happening in and around Penticton.”
Visit Penticton is open for business. – RBuchanan photo
While the event is free, attendees are encouraged to donate food to help support our community through the Penticton Community Fridge & Pantry. If, like me, you forgot your bag of food items, volunteers were on hand to happily accept cash donations.
I find it boosts my local knowledge by keeping me up to date on what’s available to recommend to visitors as well as by helping me plan my own activities.
EXPO Participants
At the TRUE Penticton Tourism Expo, you’ll find exhibitors featuring:
– Places to Stay
Sandman Penticton welcomed TRUE attendees. – RBuchanan photoThe Naramata Inn was well represented. – RBuchanan photo
– Attractions
The Grist Mill, Keremeos. – RBuchanan photo
Kettle Valley Steam Railway. – RBuchanan photo
OGO float Penticton. – RBuchanan photo
Naramata Centre. – RBuchanan photo
– Adventure and Activity Companies
Hoodoo Adventures is a one-stop shop for adventures in the Okanagan. – RBuchanan Photo
Okanagan ATV Tours, Peachland. – RBuchanan photo
Coyote Cruises: Channel Float. – RBuchanan photo
Stand Up Paddleboard, Naramata. – RBuchanan photo
– Local Events
The Festival Company. – RBuchanan photo
Penticton PeachFest, perennial family favourite. – RBuchanan photo
The Penti-Con, Annual Pop Culture Festival. – RBuchanan photo
Kidzfest. – RBuchanan photo
Meadowlark Nature Festival celebrates the spectacular natural environment of the Okanagan Similkameen. – RBuchanan photo
– Places to Play
Penticton ZipZone. – RBuchanan photo
Area 27 Motorsports Park – RBuchanan photo
– Local Artisan Retailers
Cardle & Co. Okanagan Inspired scents; LocoLanding Adventure Park; Lickity Splitz; and Cherry on Top Shake Shop. – RBuchanan photo
GottaGoat Farm. Farm visits, goat sales, seminars and more. – RBuchanan photo
Petting a goat from GottaGoat Farm. – RBuchanan photo
GN’R Alpaca Boutique, Oliver. – RBuchanan photo
– Food & Drink Samples
Roche Wines. – RBuchanan photo
TIME Family of Wines. – RBuchanan photo
Maple Leaf Spirits. – RBuchanan photo
SAVOUR BC. – RBuchanan photo
Bench 1775 Winery. – RBuchanan photo
Penticton Beer Blocks featuring BC craft breweries. – RBuchanan
At TRUE Penticton, attendees could enter to win fabulous prizes. – RBuchanan photo
If you didn’t make it to TRUE Penticton personally, plan to attend next year. While this post captures many of the exhibitors, it is not intended as a complete guide to all that is offered. For a more comprehensive list, check out Visit Penticton’s website for tourism partners’ activities.
TRUE attendees learn about local activities and City of Penticton priorities. – RBuchanan photoGrape Savvy Wine Tours Trolley is a fun option. – RBuchanan photo
