The Downtown Community Market is back for the 2026 season. Join us every Saturday from May 16 to September 5, 2026, in downtown Penticton.

The market is designed to bring together local vendors and community members for a day of shopping, entertainment, and connection. It features a wide variety of vendors selling everything from handmade crafts, clothing, and jewellery to unique specialty items. Support small businesses and entrepreneurs while enjoying a vibrant outdoor market atmosphere!

The market runs from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm at 200 Main Street, Front Street and Backstreet Boulevard.

Make sure to check out all of the great shops in downtown Penticton while you visit the market!

If you are interested in participating in the market, please visit our Vendor Application page.

Singer, and songwriter Gord McLaren, from Penticton, BC, has over 35 years of experience entertaining audiences in western Canada with his tasteful blend of original music and cover tunes. He is a gifted vocalist and guitar player with a vast catalogue of songs from artists such as James Taylor and The Beatles to more contemporary artists like Jack Johnson and David Gray. Also an accomplished songwriter, Gord has enough original material to carry a full show on his own. 

Jeff Piattelli is a professional Musician out of Kelowna, B.C.  He is one of the top guitarists in Canada and has an unforgettable voice that suits any venue. He writes and performs original music while also playing his take on popular covers using live, on the spot looping. Jeff creates everything you hear right in front of you; filling out the room with his well known smooth and tasteful guitar playing. While he has released three studio albums; with influences from the likes of John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Eric Clapton, Jeff remains a performer through and through. With the option of playing acoustic solo or with a full band, and with over 1000 shows of experience, he is a suitable fit for everything from Weddings, Wineries, Private/Corporate functions, huge crowds and small crowds. Whether you need Rock, Folk, Jazz, Easy Listening or R&B, Jeff can do it all.