Site for Carnival's Fun Night Out at Okanagan College Aug. 24. (submitted photo)

By Pete McIntyre

At Okanagan College

Winter Carnival hosts 19+ summer event: Fun Night Out

Aug 10, 2023 | 2:51 PM

The Vernon Winter Carnival Society is trying something different: a summer event for people 19 and older.

The non-profit group’s Fun Night Out will be held Thursday, Aug. 24 at Okanagan College from 6 to 10:30 p.m.

“We are so excited to host an evening out for grown ups. It’s the perfect date night or get out with friends event,” Laurell Cornell, chair of the carnival board, said. “The view is beautiful, overlooking the lake.”

The $15 admission includes a movie (Happy Gilmore), yard games, and a burger or hotdog. There will also be a concession with snacks and a 19+ beverage garden. Beverages will cost $5 for beer, coolers and cider and $7 for wine.

Carnival executive director Kris Fuller said the event is a fundraiser for carnival, and all proceeds go to the society for future community events.

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“We’re very excited to have Okanagan College as our venue,” Fuller said. “The college is looking for ways to be more connected to the community and this just worked out perfectly.

(Vernon Winter Carnival image)

The board of directors chose Happy Gilmore as the movie as it fits with their 2024 theme: GAMES.

To find out more, or book a ticket click here.