Mark your calendars,
when Bernard closes,
Meet Me on Bernard is open!
#MeetMeOnBernard is back for 2025!
Starting May 16, Bernard Ave. will be open to pedestrians only. Patios will be extended and games, concerts, classes, and more will be held all summer long! Grab some food and bevvies, peruse the shops, explore Neighbourhood Plaza and Community Square and #MeetMeOnBernard.
Date
Starting May 16
Time
Location
200 – 300 Block of
Bernard Ave.
Cost
Directions
Bernard Ave. Downtown Kelowna
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COMING SOON
From 4:00pm to 9:00pm, the Night Market will comprise a mix of Downtown Kelowna businesses accompanied by artisans, crafters, local food producers, and community-based entertainment.
The Downtown Kelowna Night Market is produced in cooperation with Artisans Showcase.
We’ll see you at the Night Market!
What is it?
Meet Me on Bernard is a vibrant outdoor pedestrian zone in Downtown Kelowna featuring sunny patios, parklets, local retail, street games, and special events. When the 200 and 300 Blocks of Bernard Avenue are closed to vehicular traffic, the street is wide open to pedestrians, cyclists, and other forms of active transportation.
Meet Me on Bernard is a starting point for you to explore all of what Downtown Kelowna has to offer – retail, dining, entertainment, services, and more. Experience the heart of Downtown Kelowna this summer, beginning with Meet Me on Bernard!
Meet Me on Bernard is a collaborative initiative presented by the Downtown Kelowna Association and the City of Kelowna.
Parkworks Parklet
Meet Me on Bernard and gather with friends, new and old at the Parkworks Parklet!
This NEW pop-up street patio has everything you need to relax and recharge in style.
Whether you’re lounging on the benches, kicking back at the picnic table, chillin’ on the large stones, parking your bike, or chatting under the palm tree, this parklet is the perfect spot to gather before or after you play downtown! Meet us at the Parkworks Parklet, located directly in front of Bernie’s!
Night Market
The Downtown Kelowna Thursday Night Market is a weekly Spring/Summer event that is held on Thursday evenings from 5pm – 10pm between May and September in Kerry Park and the 200 & 300 Blocks of Bernard Avenue. The last week of the market being held on Thursday September 11th will be a part of Country Music Week in conjunction with the CCMA’s happening on September 13.
The Night Market hosts a mix of Downtown Kelowna businesses accompanied by artisans, crafters, local food producers, and community-based entertainment.
The Downtown Kelowna Night Market is produced in cooperation with Artisans Showcase.
We’ll see you at the Thursday Night Market!
Events
Where Shall We Meet?
Where Shall We Meet?
Explore Bernard Avenue and what it has to offer.
Parks Alive!
Fridays & Saturdays
July 5 - August 24
Enjoy weekly music in Kerry Park every Friday & Saturday from July 5 through August 24. Parks Alive! is an award winning, multi-venue, 9-week concert series that energizes Kelowna’s parks and public spaces through live cultural performances each summer.
Arts on the Avenue
July 16 & August 1
Come discover artists across multiple visual art disciplines as they take over Bernard Ave to showcase and sell their work.
Block Party
July 20
Block Party is a free, family-friendly event held in Downtown Kelowna that fuses community, culture, art, food, shopping, and entertainment.
Show N Shine
August 17
Show N Shine on Bernard, is a free, family-friendly event for auto enthusiasts of all ages. Classic cars, hot rods, and genuine collectibles are available for viewing along Bernard Avenue.
Satellite Farmers' & Crafters' Market
Sundays
May 19-September 1
The Sunday Satellite Market at Kerry Park offers a variety of handmade craft items, baked goods, farm-fresh produce, and live entertainment from 9am to 3pm.
Downtown Kelowna Night Market
Thursdays
May 30-August 29
A mix of Downtown Kelowna businesses accompanied by artisans, crafters, local food producers, and community-based entertainment.
Open-Air Collective Market
Saturdays
May 18-August 31
Visitors will be delighted with the array of vendors featuring handmade goods, clothing, jewelry, art, specialty foods, and more. Live music and entertainment help to create a vibe for all to enjoy.
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Meet me on Bernard Pop-up Animation application
The Meet me on Bernard Pop-up Animation applications are now open!
Meet me on Bernard is an exciting initiative to create an urban park on Kelowna’s ‘main street’ that will offer residents and visitors the opportunity to experience local shops and restaurants while enjoying other forms of animation and experiences in a family-friendly environment. The Neighbourhood Plaza on the 400 block and the Community Square on the 500 Block are ideal locations for community and business activations or demonstrations!
In you are interested in applying for the Pop-up program, please complete the attached application and submit to outdoorevents@kelowna.ca.
