The Arts Council of the North Okanagan presents the Okanagan Rail Trail Plein Air Event on Sunday, June 14th, 2026.
Paint outdoors & explore nature with your brush in hand! Starting at KM 0 of the beautiful Okanagan Rail Trail in Vernon and extending into Lake Country, artists will explore the trail and seek out a spot to paint for the day. This event is free and open to all ages and abilities.
Prizes will be awarded in 4 groups: Experienced Artists, Emerging Artists, Youth Artists, and People’s Choice.
Bring your own art supplies and materials and get ready for a day of plein air fun!!
The Friends of the Okanagan Rail Trail (FORT) Ambassadors will be on the trail in bright green high-visibility vest if you have any questions.
At the end of the day, artists will gather at the Rail Trail Cafe for live music, art jurying, prizes, and some light refreshments.
You can register until noon the day before the event to give us enough time to email you the registration package. Registration is not available on the day of the event.
RAIL TRAIL PLEIN AIR EVENT SCHEDULE
9:00 to 2:00 – Registered artists can proceed to the Rail Trail and choose their spot to paint. Have fun painting!
3:00 – Artwork brought to the Rail Trail Cafe for jurying. Live music, artist mingle & light refreshments served.
4:00 – 5:00 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Prizes awarded for Experienced Artists, Emerging Artists, and Youth Artists.
NEW WRAP UP CELEBRATION LOCATION: Rail Trail Cafe for live music, snacks and drinks from 3:00 to 5:00.
The People’s Choice Award will be announced online on June 29th, 2026.
Location: Starting at KM 0 of the beautiful Okanagan Rail Trail, Vernon
Date: June 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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