This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
Images
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![A syilx Okanagan cultural heritage carrier participates in the Sundog Festival of Arts and Culture wearing traditional colourful regalia.]()
Seth Spotted Eagle - credit Rhythm Productions -
![Empanadas Illegales play at the Sundog Festival. The are on a stage with large colourful Sundog Festival letters behind them.]()
Empanadas Illegales - photo credit Rhythm Productions -
![A large crowd, many with their hands in the air, watch performances in Polson Park.]()
Crowd watching the Sundog Festival - photo credit Rhythm Productions -
![Indigenous rap artist Ray the Nihilist performs at the Sundog Festival of Arts and Culture. He is crouched down on the stage and a young girl dances on the grass below him.]()
Ray the Nihilist - photo credit Rhythm Productions
Sundog Festival - Music in the Park!
In-person
Climate Action Dance Craft Culinary & food Comedy Deaf & Disability arts Drawing Fibre & textile arts Games History & heritage Indigenous Intercultural Kids LGBTQIA2S Music Painting Performance Poetry & spoken word Pottery & ceramics Public Art Youth & teens Visual artsDate and time
Location
Civic Memorial Park
3003 37 Avenue
Vernon, BC
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible, has gender-neutral washrooms, and will have a sign language interpreter.
About
The second night of the Sundog Festival of Arts and Culture will be a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and cultural expression in Civic Memorial Park. As the sun sets over the heart of downtown Vernon, the atmosphere will come alive with a diverse lineup of live musical performances that will have audiences dancing and singing along. From high-energy funk and soulful ballads to genre-blending local talent, the music will reflect the rich cultural mosaic of the North Okanagan and beyond.
Cultural heritage carriers will open the evening with powerful drumming, dance, and song, honouring the land and sharing traditional knowledge. Their presence will offer a meaningful and grounding experience, reminding festival-goers of the deep Indigenous roots in the region.
Throughout Civic Memorial Park, the artisan market will buzz with activity as visitors explore a curated selection of handmade goods—from jewelry and textiles to ceramics and woodwork. Local and regional artists will share the stories behind their craft, creating opportunities for meaningful connections and conversations.
Live art demonstrations will add another layer of dynamic engagement with audiences gathering to watch the creative process unfold, gaining insight into the techniques and inspirations behind the work.
A delicious array of food trucks will line the park, offering everything from globally inspired street food to local favourites and sweet treats. Whether you're craving comfort food, plant-based options, or something new to try, the food vendors will ensure there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Together, the music, art, and cultural sharing will create an unforgettable evening that celebrates the vibrant spirit of community and the power of the arts to connect us all in the heart of Vernon.
Organizer
Arts Council of the North Okanagan
The Arts Council of the North Okanagan is Vernon's hub for all things Arts and Culture, representing over 30 diverse member groups and over 3000 individual and family members.
ACNO is a registered charitable non-profit organization, and promotes hundreds of events throughout the year, provides opportunities for artists to show and sell their work, delivers arts education through the Vernon Community Arts Centre, and acts as an ambassador on behalf of all community arts based initiatives.
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Sundog Festival - Vernon Culture Days Hub
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