Bottleneck in Bloom on Summerland's Bottleneck Drive

Event Dates:
  • Sat • May 16, 2026 • All Day
  • Sun • May 17, 2026 • All Day
  • Mon • May 18, 2026 • All Day
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Celebrate spring in the Okanagan with the inaugural Bottleneck in Bloom, a new May long weekend event in Summerland. From May 16-18, 2026, visitors can explore the Bottleneck Drive touring route as orchards and vineyards come into bloom. Expect floral-inspired experiences, seasonal tastings, local collaborations, and a festive atmosphere across wineries, cideries, breweries, and distilleries. Pick up a Bloom Passport, collect stamps, and be entered to win a grand prize valued at over $1,500.

A new spring signature event celebrating the Okanagan Valley in bloom, featuring immersive, bloom-inspired experiences across 18 Bottleneck Drive members.

What to Expect:
• Floral and horticultural demonstrations
• Collaborations with local growers and florists
• Spring releases, tastings, and seasonal features
• Workshops, demos, and hands-on experiences
• Floral photo moments throughout the route

Featured Experiences Include:
• Floral cocktails, BBQ events, and wine pairings
• Lavender baking demos and dried floral workshops
• Wreath-making, succulent demos, and seedling offerings
• Picnic packages and fresh flower collaborations”