The DEMONSTRATION-- No direct interaction with the raptor birds. Large group of participants, educational and observational only with “Festival Seating”. Two scheduling options per day.

The ENCOUNTER—Close intimate interaction with the raptors and their handlers. Limited to 6 people (ages 8 and up). Four scheduling options per day and tickets are $97.25 per person. Limited to 6 people.

The DEMONSTRATION-- No direct interaction with the raptor birds. Large group of participants, educational and observational only with “Festival Seating”. Two scheduling options per day.

The ENCOUNTER—Close intimate interaction with the raptors and their handlers. Limited to 6 people (ages 8 and up). Four scheduling options per day and tickets are $97.25 per person. Limited to 6 people.

The ENCOUNTER—Close intimate interaction with the raptors and their handlers. Limited to 6 people (ages 8 and up). Four scheduling options per day and tickets are $97.25 per person. Limited to 6 people.

Featuring mother-and-son virtuosic vocal duo, Melina Schein & Justin Moore with Carol Colpitts, piano.

Dawn your best Victorian dress and join us in the O'Keefe Dining Hall for finger sandwiches and enchanting entertainment! 

Enjoy being served delectable treats and a special appearance from our very talented role play artists as they provide vocals, music and character to this special summer event.

Join us on July 27 for High Tea at Mackie Lake House!

Join us on July 27 for High Tea at Mackie Lake House!

O’Keefe Ranch is excited to announce the return of one of our favorite events--Murder Mystery. Enjoy the sordid and shocking tale of Vermin in Vernon while you wander throughout the Ranch and try to guess for yourself what occurred there!

'In Praise of the Ostrich’ - Derek Edwards' new 90-minute stand-up comedy show... a richly textured and enthralling 'cut above,' delivered with pace and authority by the consummate Canadian Comedian. Down to earth, lots of laughs, wagons ho!

Our final 2022 Music at Mackie concert features the Lent Brothers and Neil Fraser!

O’Keefe Ranch is excited to announce the return of one of our favorite events--Murder Mystery. Enjoy the sordid and shocking tale of Vermin in Vernon while you wander throughout the Ranch and try to guess for yourself what occurred there!

From rocking Halifax’s Marquee Club to performing for the masses at Massey Hall or touring the country with his father, Joel Plaskett has forged a reputation as one of Canada’s most engaging performers and respected singer-songwriters.

Audiences are amazed at just how close this show sounds to the real Elton John. As Elton, Ron Camilleri has the vocal, the piano, the look and the feel of the real Elton John performance. You’ll feel like you are watching the real Elton John.

ABRA Cadabra is excited to be returning to the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre on September 13th, 2022, as a part of their “I Still Have Faith In You” Western Canada Tour!

TIX A
Admission To: Poet's Courtyard, Art Gallery, and Market
Event Times:
• Poetry Event 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
• Market and Art Gallery 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

TIX C
Admission to: Poet's Courtyard, Creekside Theatre, Art Gallery, and Market (All)
Event Times:
• Poetry Event 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
• Market and Art Gallery 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Musical Sets 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

TIX B
Admission to: Creekside Theatre, Art Gallery, and Market
Event Times:
• Market and Art Gallery 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Musical Sets 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Nominated as 2022 Blues Artist of the Year by the Western Canada Music Alliance, Brandon has also earned many other awards and accolades.

​John Wing, originally from Sarnia, has been a standup comedian for four decades. He has accumulated more than 350 television appearances in Canada and the U.S.

It’s time for us to come together in celebration!

Toronto-based vocal powerhouse Serena Ryder is a platinum-selling artist adored by fans, peers and critics alike, in part due to her raw and earnest songwriting, and beautifully electric live performances.

With Animal, A Farm Story, Cirque Alfonse takes us on a journey of discovery through a series of slightly surreal farm fables served up with a touch of irreverence, impressive virtuosity and the company’s familiar comic touch. In this re-invented agricultural world, the farm is turned upside down and the barn turned inside out!