Besides the many wineries of the Okanagan, Vernon boasts its own wine celebrations:

The Spring Wine Festival – The perfect festival for the first weekend of May, participate in over 60 events throughout the Okanagan that feature the melding of the culinary arts and the spectacular local wines.

The Summer Wine Festival – The combination of wine, festivities, and the naturally amazing summer offerings of Silver Star Mountain Resort, this event is held the second weekend of August.  

The Fall Wine Festival – Near the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday, spanning 10 days, over 100 events throughout the Okanagan help celebrate everything wine.

MJO Wine Tours offers truly unique experiences with wine tastings and culinary pairings.

Because of the beautiful climate, wine lovers are in their glory living in the North Okanagan.  Wine BC offers information, maps, and itinerary suggestions about the wineries near where you want to be.

http://www.winebc.com