Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive

SAVE THE DATE! May 16 - 18 | Bottleneck in Bloom 💐🌷🪻🌸🌼🌹🌺 New Event Alert! We are thrilled to introduce Bottleneck in Bloom, a brand-new spring event celebrating the arrival of the season in beautiful Summerland. ☀️ Taking place over the May long weekend (May 16–18), this floral and agricultural-inspired celebration marks the official return of the touring season as the valley begins to “bloom back to life”. 💐 Inspired by Summerland’s deep agricultural roots, Bottleneck in Bloom will highlight the connections between local growers, vineyards, orchards, and craft beverage producers. Visit our member tasting rooms as they share their fresh new releases alongside some fun, bloom inspired activities! Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect: 🌷 Partnerships with local florists & growers 🪴 Floral & horticultural demos 🌱 Seedlings & floral arrangements for purchase 📸 Floral inspired photo ops ⭐️ Special Bloom Passport where you can gather stamps for a chance to win an amazing bloom-inspired prize package valued over $1,500! More details to come - watch this space for a full breakdown of individual member offerings closer to the date!

Long weekend vibes on @bottleneckdrive ☀️ There’s still plenty of time to visit this May Long and check out all our members have to offer - including Bottleneck In Bloom happening today & tomorrow! Award winning wineries & craft beverage producers, lush orchards, spectacular lake + mountain views and that small Summerland charm ☺️ Discover what makes our little slice of paradise such a special place ❤️ @cedistilling @detonatebrewing @dirtylaundrywinery @dominioncider @haywirewine @heavensgatewinery @lightningrockwinery @lunessencewine @millionairesrowcider @nomadcider @pamplemousse_jus @sagehillswine @sleepinggiantfruitwinery @solverowines @summergatewinery @summerlandheritagecider @vowsandvinesvineyard

Spring is officially in bloom 🌸🍷 Join us this week for a lineup of Okanagan events and experiences including Bottleneck In Bloom (May 16-18), the Peachland Classic Car Show (May 17), and Music Bingo at Vows & Vines on May 21 from 6-8 PM. Good wine, live music, vineyard views, and weekends well spent, what more could you ask for? #okanaganvalleyliving #okanaganlife #okanaganevents #peachlandbc #communityevents

Looking forward to Bottleneck in Bloom this weekend, where the members of the Bottleneck Drive celebrate spring! At SummerGate, Renee from Stewberry Farm will be doing a deied-flower wreath demo on Sunday at 1:30 PM. Pick up a passport, tour the Bottleneck Drive, and participate in a chance to win a prize package worth over $1500! @bottleneckdrive @stewberryfarm @destinationsummerland @visitpenticton @visitsouthokanagan @thompson_okanagan

Bloom Passports just dropped! 🌸 May 16 - 18 marks the first annual Bottleneck in Bloom Weekend - A floral inspired event that celebrates the official start of the 2026 touring season as well as the deep agricultural roots of Summerland. 🌼🌷🌵🌻🍑🍒🌶️🥕🫛🍅🥬🧄🫜🍇 Our members will be opening their doors and sharing their tasty new releases with you, and many are offering additional bloom-inspired activities and workshops. It’s the perfect way to kick off spring tastings and enjoy some floral fun along the way. PLUS! We’ve put together a special BLOOM PASSPORT for this weekend only - collect 5 stamps from ANY @bottleneckdrive member tasting room, and you’ll be entered into a draw for an amazing prize package worth over $1,500! 🎉 Just a few things to excited about within the prize package: ⭐️ 2 Night Stay at Summerland Waterfront Resort @summerlandresort ⭐️ 2 Night Stay at The Farmhouse at Pamplemousse Jus ⭐️ 2 Tickets to the 2026 Grand Sommelier Express (Friday, June 19 train) ⭐️ Gift cards from our members + local businesses ⭐️ Some sweet merch! Passports will be available for pickup as of Friday, May 15 at all @bottleneckdrive member tasting rooms plus the following locations: Destination Summerland Visitor Centre @destinationsummerland Summerland Pharmasave @pharmasavesummerland Summerland Liquor Store @summerlandliquor For a full list of member offerings and updated spring hours - tap the link to visit our website. 👉🏼

Happy Mother’s Day from Summerland 🌼 To the Moms, Stepmoms, Grandmothers, Mother figures, Moms who have lost - whatever this special role means to you. We see you. We are proud of you. We are grateful for you. ❤️

Happy sunny Sunday from Summerland ☀️

POV: You found the perfect wine country view 🍷 📍 @sagehillswine #wine #winery #thompsonokanagan #explorebc #travel

💐🌷🪻BOTTLENECK IN BLOOM | May 16 - 18 🌺🌸🌼 We’re just over two weeks away from our official opening weekend, and this year - we are celebrating with a brand new floral inspired event! Our members will be offering unique experiences throughout the weekend and we hope you’ll join us for some floral fun. Here’s a sneak peek at what our members @cedistilling | Floral Themed Cocktails @detonatebrewing | Spring BBQ (4:00pm-8:00pm) + Fresh Produce from @easyearthfarm @dirtylaundrywinery | Exotic floral arrangement demo & display featuring @bellavita.flowers @haywirewine | Baking with Lavender featuring @giantsheadkitchen (Saturday/Sunday 10:00am - 11:30am) @lightningrockwinery | Dried Floral Arrangement for Wine Bottle Decor featuring @wildside_farm_floral (Sat, May 16 1:00pm - 2:00pm) @lunessencewine | Partnering with @localmotiveokanagan @pamplemousse_jus | Succulents & Horticultural Demo featuring @serenity_blooms4u with horticulturist Sarah @solverowines | Partnering with @windmill.garden.centre to offer seedlings @summergatewinery | Dried flower wreath & bouquet workshop featuring @stewberryfarm (Sun, May 17) @summerlandheritagecider | Fresh cut flowers featuring @berriesandblooms.okngn @vowsandvinesvineyard | Picnic package for $50 includes wine, blanket and snacks PLUS! Don’t miss out on the Bloom Passport, where you can collect stamps at each tasting room and be entered to win a prize package worth over $1,500 💥 Please note - some events are ticketed and require reservations. We hope to see you out and about!

Spring is in the air and event season is just around the corner! The calendar for May is already filling up and we want to make sure you don’t miss a beat 🌷 Things will kick off with back to back events at Summerland Waterfront Resort @summerlandresort featuring two @bottleneckdrive members — Friday, May 1 is Suds & Snacks featuring @detonatebrewing where guests will enjoy craft beer paired gourmet bites crafted by Ashley and her @chefswiththyme team ($59/pp) 🍺 Saturday, May 2 follows with Sips & Snacks featuring @lightningrockwinery with wine pairings alongside thoughtful dishes, also by the @chefswiththyme team ($69/pp) 🍷 — Call 877.494.8111 to purchase your tickets 🎟️ The fun doesn’t stop there - here’s your go-to guide for some awesome events happening in the month of May — Vows & Vines Vineyard @vowsandvinesvineyard | Music Bingo Every Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm Detonate Brewing @detonatebrewing | Friday, May 8 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Live Music featuring Duane Regretzky Controlled Entropy Distilling @cedistilling | Sunday, May 10 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Mother’s Day Cocktail Class 🍹 Vows & Vines Vineyard | Sunday, May 10 11:30am - 2:30pm | Mother’s Day Brunch Summergate Winery @summergatewinery | Homemade Waffle Breakfast Every Sunday starting May 10 9:00am - 11:30am 🧇 BOTTLENECK IN BLOOM | Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18 |Stay tuned for individual member offerings Detonate Brewing | Saturday, May 30 | Live Music featuring Tyson Ray Boerboom

April 20 - 24 officially marks BC Tourism Week, and this is your sign to start planning your Bottleneck Drive getaway 🌄🍷 What makes us special? Tucked along the shores of Okanagan Lake, Summerland is where relaxed travel meets unforgettable experiences. Here, your day looks a little different: ☀️ Morning views over vineyard rows 🍏 Orchard blossoms in full bloom 🍷 Tastings with the people who craft what’s in your glass 🚗 Scenic stops around every corner It’s not just about what you taste—it’s how you experience it. Friendly faces, laid-back vibes, and that famous small-town Summerland charm. Skip the rush and take the scenic route - It’s time to Lose Yourself in Summerland. ☀️

Penticton + South Okanagan friends! Find us at the TRUE Penticton Tourism Expo this Sunday, April 19 at Penticton Trade & Convention Centre from 10:00am - 3:00pm. We'll be pouring wines, ciders & beer from our members alongside over 50 local businesses. Plus - admission is FREE! It's a great opportunity to explore the many activities you can take part in this spring & summer in our region. ☀ We hope to see you there!