Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

2026 Educational Facility Managers Association of BC Conference, AGM & Trade Show
2026-06-02 00:00 - 2026-06-05 23:59 (America/Vancouver)
Since 1964, Educational Facility Managers from school districts around BC have been meeting to provide support to one another and share ideas. Members come from a variety of backgrounds with the common goal of maintaining a high standard of professional knowledge and skill as well as safety.

The Educational Facility Managers Association of BC (EFMA) returns to the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre for their 60th Annual Conference, AGM and and Trade Show from June 2 to 5, 2026.

Please note: This event is for registered exhibitors and delegates only.

LGMA 2026 Annual Conference and Tradeshow
2026-06-09 00:00 - 2026-06-11 23:59
LGMA is holding their annual conference from June 9-11, 2026, for members who work in local government across BC.

Please note: This event is for registered delegates and exhibitors.

Penticton Regional Bridge Tournament 2026
2026-06-15 00:00 - 2026-06-21 23:59
The annual Penticton Regional Bridge Tournament, Canada’s largest regional bridge tournament, returns to the Penticton Trade and Convention Center from June 15-21, 2026.

This event promises a week of thrilling bridge competition for players of all levels. Participants can look forward to various stratified events, including 299er Pairs, Gold Rush Pairs, MidFlight Pairs, and TopFlight Swiss, among others.

Extra this year: the Canadian Bridge Championships will be held in parallel with the Regional Tournament at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre June 15th to 21st, 2026. Visit cbf.ca/2026-canadian-championship-schedule/ to see the full schedule for the championships.

Join us for an exciting and engaging bridge experience here in Penticton!

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Princess Margaret Secondary 2026 Graduation Ceremony
2026-06-23 17:30 - 21:00
The Princess Margaret Secondary’s 2026 Graduation Ceremony takes place in Ballroom 1 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Congratulations Grads of 2026!

Doors are scheduled to open at 5:30 PM.

Please note: This event is for grads and guests only.

Penticton Elvis Festival 2026
2026-06-27 00:00 - 2026-06-28 23:59
The Penticton Elvis Festival is entering its 24th year as a tribute artist competition, sanctioned and licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises – one of only a few in the world. The three-day festival, indoors at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre and outdoors at Okanagan Lake Park, showcases dozens of Elvis tribute artists.

The Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA) who wins the professional division in Penticton, enters the Memphis “Ultimate Elvis Finals” with the chance to become recognized as the #1 ETA in the world. Our competitors are the best of the best in both the professional and non-professional categories.

So dust off your Blue Suede Shoes and be sure to join us, where we will celebrate the life, legacy, and musical career of the one and only King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley. This is a weekend you will not want to miss so get your tickets now!

Saturday, June 27, 2026Tribute Show: 8:00 pm | Doors Scheduled to Open at 7:00 pmThis event takes place under our roof, at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Tickets are $53.40, $69.90, and $82* (*plus applicable tax and service fees).

Sunday, June 28, 2026Judged Competition Finals: 2:00 pm | Doors Scheduled to Open at 1:00 pmThis event takes place under our roof, at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Tickets are $43.50, $57.80, and $69.90* (*plus applicable tax and service fees).

Tickets2026 tickets for the Tribute Show and Judged Finals are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC or online at www.ValleyFirstTix.com.

Please note:Tickets are on sale now for the Penticton Elvis Festival After Party.

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Penticton Elvis Festival After Party 2026
2026-06-28 00:00 - 23:59
Get ready to shake, rattle, and roll right after the Sunday judged finals at the Penticton Elvis Festival! Join us at 6 pm on June 28, 2026, at the Penticton Trade & Convention Center for an unforgettable evening of Elvis-inspired fun. Step into a world where the spirit of the King lives on.

Ticket Sales:Early bird tickets are $50.00* and can be purchased online at www.ValleyFirstTix.com or in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC). *Additional fees apply.

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Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference 2026
2026-07-06 00:00 - 2026-07-09 23:59
The biennial Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference connects school transportation business officials, bus owners, contractors, federal and provincial government partners, and suppliers and manufacturers from all over North America, all under one roof! Attending the conference provides you access to the very best in school bus safety and student transportation training, peer-to-peer networking, and the opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and trends in the industry.

The 2026 event is being hosted by the Association of School Transportation Services of BC (ASTSBC) who are dedicated to the promotion of safe transportation and encourages those associated with it to do likewise. Through its membership, and the strengths and efforts of all individuals involved, it is held in high regard both inside and outside the transportation industry and is proud of its heritage, the efforts of its many members and associates, and continues to seek out the best in all fields of student transportation.

Please note: This event is for registered delegates and exhibitors.

2026 Canadian National Square, Round & Clog Dance Festival
2026-07-15 00:00 - 2026-07-18 23:59
The 2026 Canadian National Square, Round & Clog Dance Festival takes place July 15-18 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.

Come to Penticton, with its rich history of square dancing. Host of the Peach Festival Square Dance Jamboree for over 60 years.

Festival registration is available online.

Groove Street Productions: The Summer Intensive 2026
2026-07-27 00:00 - 2026-07-31 23:59
Groove Street Productions is hosting a 5-day Summer Dance Intensive Convention at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. They’ll be offering classes in contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre, jazz, street, and more!

There will be dancing, games, arts and crafts, a beach BBQ night and so much more!

28th Annual Pentastic Hot Jazz & Music Festival - 2026
2026-09-11 00:00 - 2026-09-13 23:59
As “the best Jazz Party in the Northwest”, the three day Pentastic HOT Jazz & Music Festival brings world class jazz bands and performers to Penticton from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, 2026.

TicketsTickets are available to purchase online at www.ValleyFirstTix.com or in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC).*Additional fees apply. Tickets will be available for purchase on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Three Day All Events Pass (Sept. 11th, 12th, and 13th): $174.99*

Friday, September 11th: $99.99*

Saturday, September 12th: $124.99*

Sunday, September 13th: $99.99*

Day Of Ticket Sales and Wristband Pick Up

The remote Valley First Box Office at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, Entrance 3, is open for ticket pick up, wristbands, and sales during the following hours:

Friday, September 11: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

For more information about 2026’s event, please visit www.pentasticjazz.ca.

Please note:All tickets must be redeemed for a wristband at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre to access entertainment venues.

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2026 True North Rescue Challenge - Ronin Rescue Competition
2026-09-23 00:00 - 2026-09-26 23:59
Ronin Safety and Rescue, and partners, will be hosting a 4-day True North Rescue Challange in and around Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, from September 23-26.

The goal of the event is for teams to learn from each other and test themselves against a multitude of rope rescue scenarios from different disciplines; disciplines such as Wilderness, Industrial, Confined Space, Rope Access, etc.

Ronin Safety & Rescue acknowledges that our event in Penticton takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan People, specifically within the homelands of the Penticton Indian Band (also known in Nsyilxcən as snpintktn/Penticton). We recognize the Nation’s enduring relationship to these lands and waters and commit to practicing respect, reciprocity, and safety in how we gather and train here.

Please note: This event is for registered teams only.

BC Municipal Safety Association & Public Works Association of BC 6th Joint Annual Conference and Trade Show 2026
2026-10-05 00:00 - 2026-10-07 23:59
JAC 2026!

Get ready for another remarkable year of the Joint Annual Conference & Trade Show #JAC2026, set to be even more exceptional than ever. Be part of the event in Penticton, B.C.; it’s an experience you won’t want to miss.

2026 Conference Theme

“Driven by Purpose, Defined by Resilience, Elevated by Technology”

What About The Conference?

Our conference includes a variety of presentations and panels featuring over 30 presentations from across North America, attended by up to 500 people, complemented by a dynamic trade show with over 100 exhibitors.

The education program at the conference provides a vibrant forum for information exchange which is categorized into three focused streams: Public Works, Occupational Health & Safety, and Leadership. Our goal is to provide delegates with a diverse range of topics to optimize their learning experience, take advantage of emerging technologies, understand and prepare for challenges that lie ahead, and provide better services to their organizations and communities.

Please note: This conference is for registered delegates and exhibitors.
