Light Up the Vines returns to Summerland
[Summerland, BC] - The Bottleneck Drive Association is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of "Light Up the Vines," a signature holiday event that has become a beloved tradition in the Okanagan Valley. This year, the event is back for its 13th year, promising visitors an enchanting experience filled with wine tastings, sparkling lights, refreshments, and music. It's an ideal opportunity for guests to stock up on the finest wine, beer, spirits, and cider for their holiday entertaining and gift-giving needs.
A huge attraction in the Okanagan, "Light Up the Vines" kicks off November 24 with festivities held at The Summerland Festival of Lights. During this community celebration, Summerland's Main Street is transformed into a magical wonderland, complete with the closure of traffic, numerous vendors, pop-up stores, and a breathtaking fireworks show. The entire downtown area will be adorned with Christmas lights, creating a perfect setting for a memorable family event. The Bottleneck Drive Beverage Garden featuring Summerland beverage producers from Bottleneck Drive Association will be among the highlights of the evening. Tickets are available at the door.
The main Light Up the Vines program spans three evenings: November 25, December 1, and December 2, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Bottleneck Drive Association members will open their tasting rooms to provide holiday cheer and delightful experiences for all ages.
Enjoy special experiences like fireside mulled wine, charcuterie and wine pairings, and photos with Santa.
Summergate Winery
"We are truly impressed by the unity of the Bottleneck Drive members as they come together to make 'Light Up the Vines' one of the most popular holiday events in the Okanagan," said Christine Coletta, Haywire Winery founder and chair of the Bottleneck Drive Association. "This year, we're excited to welcome some new members, and we have each prepared fantastic holiday experiences for all our guests. Keep an eye on the Bottleneck Drive social media channels for details about individual offerings."
Participating Members of Bottleneck Drive and their light up offering:
Alchemist Distiller – offering Hot Toddies & house made crepes
Controlled Entropy Distilling – offering mini cocktails & flights
Detonate Brewing Company – open late with live music
Dirty Laundry Vineyard – offering sparkling wine tastings
Dominion Cider Co. – offering Mulled cider, purchase discounts, and lit up path to Pamplemousse Jus
Haywire Winery – offering charcuterie & wine pairings
Heaven’s Gate – offering food; watch social media for details
Lightning Rock Winery – offering fire pits, apple cider, & new releases
Lunessence Winery & Vineyard – offering a bonfire and smores station
Millionaires' Row Cider – offering hot apple cider, food, and a fire
NOMAD Cider - offering hot apple cider and a bonfire
Oak Estate Winery – offering photos with Santa, festive tree tour, holiday cocktails
Pamplemousse Jus - offering a bonfire & music, and a lit up path to Dominion Cider
Sage Hills Wine - offering refundable tastings with purchase
Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery - offering mulled wine and snacks
SummerGate Winery - offering outdoor tastings, fire torches, poutine, smores, hot chocolate, holiday photos with a giant lit up tree
Summerland Heritage Cider – offering fire pits, tasting stations, apple cider, & grilled cheeses
Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with the Bottleneck Drive Association and its members. Light Up the Vines promises to be a magical and memorable experience for all who attend. Summerland looks forward to welcoming you to this festive celebration!
Media images are available for download here.
Dominion Cider Co. - Photo credit: Stephanie Seaton
About Bottleneck Drive:
Bottleneck Drive is a collection of 20 wineries, cideries, distilleries, and breweries located in the central Okanagan Valley in Summerland, BC.
The region is known for its award-winning products, as well as its stunning natural scenery and small-town hospitality.
Leave the city bustle behind as you explore three distinct touring routes each designed to help you get to a handful of places to taste and enjoy while you also discover the hidden back roads of the area. Leaving Highway 97 by turning right or left takes you past lakefront parks, orchards and vineyards, down quaint country roads or along Main Street shops and restaurants.
Visitors can enjoy tastings, tours, and special events throughout the year, and discover the special small-town charm that sets Summerland as one of the friendliest places in the Okanagan Valley, while exploring the best of what the region has to offer.