Half Corked Marathon Weekend Event Line Up – Tickets Selling Fast
Oliver, B.C. (May 14, 2026) – The Half Corked Marathon returns to Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country, with a host of festivities, winery events and dinners planned for the weekend. One of Canada’s most anticipated wine country events, the weekend brings together runners, wine lovers and the Oliver and Osoyoos communities for a unique celebration set among the vineyards of the iconic South Okanagan Valley.
“There is no other event quite like it,” said Jennifer Busmann, executive director of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country. “The Half Corked Marathon brings together our stunning vineyard landscapes with the incredible talent of our winemakers, chefs and culinary partners to create an experience that is unique to our region. Whether guests are cheering on runners at the free, family-friendly Party at the Finish Line or enjoying an elegant progressive dinner at The Block Party, there’s truly something for everyone. We can’t wait to welcome guests for another unforgettable Half Corked Marathon weekend in wine country.”
The Tailgate Social
Thursday May 28, 2026, 6-8pm
Venue: Lakeside Cellars, Osoyoos
Kick-start the weekend at the new Tailgate Social on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Lakeside Cellars. Set in a relaxed vineyard atmosphere, this casual evening invites guests to sample wines from across Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country at pop-up wine bars while enjoying live entertainment, a snack and food truck fare available for purchase from Law of Attraction and Pit Stop Smokery. At just $30 per person, the Tailgate Social is the perfect laid-back way to gather with friends and toast to an unforgettable weekend of wine, food and adventure.Cost: $30 + tax per guest
The Block Party
Friday May 29, 2026, 5.30-8.30pm
Venue: Nostalgia Wines, Oliver
New for 2026, the Block Party reimagines the long-standing Primavera Party with a fresh, elevated twist at Nostalgia Wines on Black Sage Road. Set right in the vineyard “block,” guests are invited to wander between the vines and enjoy a multi-course progressive dinner, showcasing the flavours of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country alongside a wide selection of regional wines. With culinary stations from Casa Molina, Pit Stop Smokery, Twisted Chopsticks and Law of Attraction, the evening brings together great food, wine, live music and dancing in a relaxed, vineyard setting.
Cost: $130 + tax per guest; transportation from Oliver, Osoyoos and Penticton included
Party at the Finish Line
Saturday May 30, 2026, 11.30-3.30pm
Venue: Oliver Community Park, Oliver
Everyone is welcome at the Party at the Finish Line at Oliver Community Park, as Half Corked Marathon participants celebrate the end of an epic run. Cheer on the costume contest winners, savour wines from Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country’s vineyards, tuck into mouth-watering paella from Vancouver’s award-winning The Paella Guy and local food trucks Thai on the Fly and Pit Stop Smokery, and enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the afternoon.
Cost: free entry for all, wine tasting from $25 per guest
Tickets to the 2026 Half Corked Marathon and Dinner at the Farm at Domaine Artema Winery are sold out.
For a full schedule of events and ticket information, visit www.oliverosoyoos.com.
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About Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country
Uncork the Sun in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country and encounter colourful characters, award-winning wineries, and stunning scenery which all give this decorated region its unique glow. Situated at the very southern tip of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, in one of the warmest areas of Western Canada, the region’s wineries have won more accolades than any other wine region in Canada. The sunny slopes of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country are also the perfect place to enjoy fine-dining with vineyard views, the opportunity to stay on a winery and wake up surrounded by vines, and to enjoy award-winning wine and food experiences, such as the Half Corked Marathon, Pig Out Festival and Savour the Sun winemaker dinners.
For our full list of winery members, visit www.oliverosoyoos.com/category/wineries
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