O! Osoyoos Celebrates
Osoyoos presents the first annual O! Osoyoos Celebrates festival of food and wine September 14th to 16th, 2012. Located at the southern tip of the Okanagan, Canada’s only dessert is packed with orchards, wineries, and recreation on the lake.
O! Osoyoos Celebrates events will include the Red Carpet Soiree (at the NK’MIP Conference Centre) and Lobster on the Beach, emceed by Sophie Lui of Global BC, and a Sparkling Sabra Brunch (Rooftop of Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa). Guests can pair the festival with wine tours, dining, and other wine country activities.
Heading into fall, you can catch some endless Osoyoos summer sunshine at this culinary celebration. Full weekend ticket packages are available now for $150 and tickets for individual events are also on sale for $35-$85 per person.
The organizers have offered up an O! Osoyoos Celebrate prize package for one lucky reader of mine that includes: Two nights accommodation at Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa for two people (Friday, September 14th & Saturday, September 15th, 2012) and tickets for two to Lobster on the Beach on Saturday.
Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
I will draw one winner at random from all entries this Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 12:00pm. Must be 19+ to enter and attend. Prize does not include transportation to and from Osoyoos and is only valid on the dates shown, including the stay at Spirit Ridge.
My family has a vacation home in Osoyoos and we love hiking, swimming, and of course wine touring around the region. Follow Osoyoos, BC on Facebook and Twitter for more information about wine country and this fantastic South Okanagan destination.
Update The winner is Sandra!
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I would a mini getaway
Oops I would like a mini getaway
Yes please!!
O! I love Osoyoos! Looooove. Yes please.
Yes please!
This sounds like an amazing getaway!
Sounds like an awesome weekend.
Never been to Osoyoos!
I would love to go! Thanks
Would be fabulous and a weekend when I’m not on call!
Love Osoyoos
Almost 3 years in Vancouver and I have never been to Okanagan. Can I book a car rental already??? 😀
What a glorious way to wrap up the summer!
Boy Oh Boy….a little ‘O!’ Getaway would be a real treat!
Would love to visit Osoyoos and check out a couple of wineries!!
Please choose me!
looks like a great time!
A getaway sounds lovely!
Please include me in the draw!
My husband and I would love a little vineyard escape!
I would love to win! Spirit Ridge in September would be a much needed getaway!
I would love a getaway
Never been, would like to go for sure.
Would love to go!
Sounds fancy and fun 🙂
I’d love this!
sounds fabulous!
This would make a great trip for hubby and me!!
O! Osoyoos I long for the lobsters
Nice place!
We have gone to Osoyoos for the past 3 years with friends, usually on this exact weekend. Our friends have decided to go to Italy this year, leaving us behind. If we could go to Osoyoos, well, let’s just say, who needs Italy, right? One of my fav places ever.
Have never been, would love LOVE to go!
This is such a fabulous getaway!
This would be an amazing giveaway for my hubby and I
I’ve lived in BC my whole life and been to the Interior at least 100 times but yet I’ve never been to Osoyoos… maybe it’s time.
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I love Osoyoos & the south Okanagan for the 3 W’s – Wine, Weather, & Water.
us please!!!
I would love to go there.. would make a great mini getaway filled with great wine and local organic food 🙂
Osoyoos, wine and lobster on the beach — what more could anyone want!
Fingers are crossed, a great end of summer getaway for me and my other half!
that sounds like a blast!!!!!!!!
I need this!
This would be a fabulous 19th anniversary present for my husband Colin, the love of my life! We were married on September 18, 1993 in North Vancouver, at Carl Valentine’s house.
Never been before!
Sounds like a fun place for outdoor activities!
I would love a little get away with my boo <3 thank u!!
Sounds like fun
Sounds like a great weekend trip.
I would love a weekend away.
NEver been here, would love to visit!
Wine country here I come!
Osoyoos has the “O” factor. Awesome vineyards and gorgeous scenery. Would love to do this!
Never been there, it would be a great getaway.
sounds so great
Osoyoos, wine, lobster, views, our Canadian desert is beautiful. Would love to go in a heartbeat
A weekend in Osoyoos would be perfect!
mmmm…wine
Sounds like a great trip!
I would love this weekend trip!
Sounds amazing!
Sounds wonderful…I would sooo love to win a September getaway!
A fall getaway would be awesome!
Never been to Osoyoos!
My favorite childhood memories are in Osoyoos. I learned to swim in the lake and hotel pools as a kid. Many in my family just love that it reminds of us the Mediterranean countryside with the orchards and vinyards. Having said that it, also fills that space in our heart that yearns for the old country homeland, when we can’t go to Europe every summer.
O Osoyoos, how I miss you and would love to visit with you soon.
This sounds incredible, the perfect fall getaway…wine, lobster, Osoyoos..Pick me!
The lobster on the beach sounds amazing!
Just got back, would love to go again!
Sounds like a fab weekend!
Sounds like a fabulous trip! Would love to enter to win it.
Osoyoos in September, nice.
wine, food and sun, YES PLEASE!
Love Osoyoos!
Hi Rebecca…honeymooned in big ‘O’ seemingly a million years ago! in latter years took kids there each summer (used to be a little water slide near the camp site)..when I was in Tuscany with cousin two summers ago, he said what does Tuscany remind you of…I replied:”a place in Canada called Osoyoos”…ciao out (LOL)…Cono
I’ve never been, would love to go! Thanks!
Love Osoyoos, always wanted to spend a weekend there 🙂 Yes please to the mini get away!
Sounds like a great festival
Sounds like a fun getaway! I love food and wine festivals
never been to Osoyoos…would love to win this package!
Oh how I would LOVE to win this! Such a fabulous getaway!
Sounds like a lot of fun!
I love Osoyoos!
Such a lovely area!
Could definitely use some O! Festival in my life right now…the job hunt seriously depresses.
Looking for something to do for our 11 year anniversary…
My second favourite place in British Columbia! Love our wine country.
Would love to visit O!
Would love this little getaway! Osoyoos is beautiful and so is Spirit Ridge.
hail mother earth and the grapes!
this would be a great gateaway!
We recently attended a wedding in Osoyoos and had a wonderful time visiting the Nk’Mip cultural center, the Desert Centre and of course, a few of the many wineries and the beach. What a beautiful location!
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My husband & I just celebrated our 20th anniversary on June 30. I would love to be able to take him to this great event. AND, we love lobster and wine. Thanks!!!!
Sounds lovely!
Would love it
I would like to win 🙂 GL all!
This would be a lovely getaway.
Excellent. Love wine, love wine country!
The last trip there was years ago, this would be a lovely chance to revisit!
I would LOVE to go to this! <3 <3 <3
I’ve never been to Osoyoos before!
PS – I think you meant to say “desert”, not “dessert” 😉
This would be lovely.
Looks great. I would love a road trip.
My wife and I need a time away!!
I LOVE Osoyoos so much. I would love to win this contest. I go there at least once a year but haven’t this year. Crossing my fingers!
A great giveaway! Thanks for the ongoing giveaways! Osoyoos is beautiful!
O ! Osoyoos it’s been so long since I have been there! O is for Oakley and it’s our anniversry that weekend. O what a great place to celebrate…..O! Sunshine, wine, beaches and lobster O my Osoyoss!
You had me at Vineyard!
We recently went to Osoyoos, for 4 days. the warmth, the friendly atmosphere, and of course the wine , were great. I definitely would like to return !
Sounds I so fun!
We’ve been dreaming of staying in Osoyoos but haven’t been there yet. Would LOVE to visit soon!
Great event worth going to!!
I would love to take my wife to Osoyoos!
I heart Osoyoos.
It’s my birthday that weekend! This would be such a wonderful getaway!
O! Osoyoos sounds O! so much fun.
Holy smokes, this would be brilliant to win.
The Okanagan is amazing in September … would love to visit this year , it’s been awhile
This looks like a FAB getaway and Osoyoos is one of my fave places to visit in BC! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Osoyoos is one of those places on my list of local must-visits. One of these days….
Oh My Dream!
Mmmm, lobster!
would love to go!
What a great-sounding event … who wouldn’t love to savour food, wine, fun, and sun in the South Okanagan! 🙂
summer is not over yet
I love Osoyoos!
Looks great. I would love a road trip.
I’ve never been to Osoyoos, so this sounds like lots of fun!
It will be so great! My wife would love it!
Osoyoos is so close but never been there before. Maybe this is my time.
Wow, that sounds like so much fun! I’d love to go.
What a lovely weekend! And so close! Only a 5 hour drive. I’d love to go eat some lobster, drink some wine and RELAX.
MMMMMMmmmmmm lobster!
I’ve never been to Osoyoos but I hear it’s amazing! Would love to win this 🙂
I love lobster and have never been to Osoyoos, so this would be truly awesome!
We have been looking for a getaway and this would be amazing! LOVE OKANAGAN!
Sounds like a lovely getaway!
I’ve wandered around outside at Spirit Ridge and visited the Cultural Centre, but have never stayed there…here’s hoping!
Wow…great contest! I would love to surprise my wife with this one…she loves Osoyoos 🙂
I really need this getaway. I just broke up with the love of my life after 10 yrs of dating. Its really , really tough when you get older to start over again.
This would be the perfect time to have some R and R.
Osoyoos is my place to be. I am going to work for another 5-10 yrs, and I really want to retire in Osoyoos. Love it.
I’m always up for a trip back to osoyoos!
Would love to win!
Love This contest. Whoever wins. All the best
Never been, would love to go!
would love to win this mini getaway
great prize, hope I win!
My wife would love this
Osoyoos is great, and Spirit Ridge is a wonderful location!
Finally posted my photos from Osoyoos celebrates!
Thank you Miss 604 for that fantastic vacation (Sandra is my wife)! 🙂
This was our first time to Osoyoos and we had an absolutely amazing time! The air in Osoyoos is almost surreal… it is a distinct blend of lavender and sage… I shall never forgot it.
Regrets:
Not enough time to do some real quality photography. I need to spend a week in Osoyoos! Many of my photos were shot too quickly and I made a lot of mistakes. Grrr…
I regret not bringing my DSLR to the lobster dinner because there were a lot of great photo ops… not just inside! The sunset was mesmerizing and the stars… wow! I have not seen such dark skies in years!
Thank you so much for that vacation!
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