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By Jamie Tawil

Country hub

CCMA’s to take over Kelowna all week

Sep 8, 2025 | 9:42 AM

Kelowna is preparing to welcome the nation’s top country music stars as the Canadian Country Music Association Awards (CCMA Awards) and Country Music Week take over the city from Sept. 10 to 13. The week-long celebration will feature artist activations, family-friendly events, outdoor concerts and more.

Mayor Tom Dyas said the city is proud to showcase Kelowna on the national stage.

“After a multi-year process to bring the CCMA Awards here, Kelowna is set to come alive with concerts and celebrations across the city, delivering a welcome boost to our local economy during the shoulder season,” he said.

Local artists were invited to pitch immersive art installations for the event, including a life-sized sketchbook depicting a day in the life of a country music performer and Lime scooters outfitted with horseheads. Chris Babcock, Kelowna’s event development manager, said staff have been busy on logistics, decorating the city and engaging businesses to create a memorable visitor experience while providing opportunities for the broader community to get involved.

Visitors arriving at Kelowna International Airport can expect live music, art installations and a “Barn and Barrel” selfie station sponsored by Road 13 Vineyards. The city warns that some closures and limited parking will be in effect, including restricted access to Waterfront Park and the Dolphins Parking Lot, as well as a temporary closure of Water Street and the boat locks to accommodate crowds.

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More information on events and the city’s efforts to host the CCMA Awards is available at www.kelowna.ca/majorevents.