You will love Osoyoos fall

There is never a bad time to visit Osoyoos.

If you had to pick just one season, however, fall very well might be No. 1 on the list.

Osoyoos in autumn offers a unique blend of mild weather, natural beauty and fewer crowds. With some of the warmest fall temperatures in Canada, the sunny days and cool evenings provide the perfect setting for outdoor activities. The region’s harvest season is in full swing, with local wineries, orchards and markets overflowing with fresh produce and wines.

The autumn landscape, transformed into vibrant hues of red, orange and gold, enhances the beauty of hiking, biking and exploring the area’s scenic routes.

If golf is your game, Osoyoos is the perfect destination, given its season lasts longer than everywhere else. Osoyoos Golf Club boasts two 18-hole courses set against a backdrop of desert mountains and overlooking the valley’s vineyards and orchards. Your other outstanding option is Sonora Dunes Golf Course at Spirit Ridge Resort, a gorgeous nine-hole course that is perfect for golfers of all levels.

In addition to the golf, the wineries, the restaurants and the galleries, there is a long list of specific events that will make your Osoyoos adventure even better. Here is a handful of what’s in store this fall in Osoyoos:

• WCRA Drag Racing — Get ready for high-octane thrills at the 2024 WCRA Drag Racing event at Osoyoos Airport this weekend (Sept. 28-29). On Saturday, set-up begins at noon with test runs starting at 2 p.m., while Sunday kicks off with practice runs at 10 a.m., followed by eliminations at 1 p.m. and finals estimated around 4 p.m.

• Nk’Mip Cellars Fundraiser Night — Join Nk’Mip Cellars on Saturday (Sept. 28) for its second annual fundraiser night, supporting the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. This elegant evening will feature gourmet cuisine, fine wines, raffles, a silent auction and special performances, including world champion hoop dancer, Dallas Arcand.

• Osoyoos Farmers Market — The year-long market finishes off its season on Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 at Town Hall Square. Running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., this market showcases locally grown produce, handmade artisan goods, and live music.

• Live music at Hester Creek Estate Winery — Relax and unwind at the winery’s live music event on the patio, happening every Saturday and Sunday for the next three weeks. No reservations are needed—just show up, sip on some wine, savor a charcuterie board, and enjoy the tunes of talented local musicians.

• A Walk in the Dark — Discover the mysteries of the Osoyoos desert after dark with this event on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Osoyoos Desert Centre. Armed with UV flashlights, participants will search for nocturnal desert wildlife like deer, owls, bats, and the glowing exoskeletons of northern scorpions.

• Fall Dinner Series at 15 Park Bistro — The dinner series kicks off on Oct. 10 with the first of five such nights, featuring an exquisite multi-course meal paired with wines from Meyer Family Vineyards & Mayhem Wines. Each dinner in the series is hosted by a winemaker or brewmaster.

• All Hallows Festival — Celebrate Halloween in style at the All Hallows Festival in Osoyoos’ Gyro Park on Oct. 26 and 27. This lively event includes dance performances, aerial acrobatics, live music, food trucks and a vendor market (Sunday only).

More information about these and other Osoyoos events this fall can be found on the Destination Osoyoos website here.

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