This year the Penticton Peach Festival will once again feature the aerial acrobatics of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.
Celebrating their 90th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force this year, the famed white-and-red planes will be flying over Okanagan Lake on the opening day of the Peach Festival Aug. 5.
The Snowbirds last flew over Penticton in 2013.
“We’re thrilled. It takes a lot of work and a lot of money to make this happen. We are fortunate to get them back. We know Penticton is one of their favourite host cities,” Fred Trainor, local organizing committee chairman, said in a press release.
There will be a public meet-and-greet during the Snowbird’s three-day stay in Penticton.
“We couldn’t be happier. Last time they were here, every inch of the Okanagan Lake Beach was filled with spectators. What a great addition to Peach Festival,” Don Kendall, president of Peachfest, said.
The performance is sponsored by Peters Brothers Construction.
The 68th annual Penticton Peach Festival takes place Aug. 5-9.
