Cowboy boots have been dusted off and cowboy hats pulled off the rack for Country Music Week in Kelowna.
The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) has brought the best in Canadian country music for a week of festivities capped off with the CCMA Awards being held Saturday, Sept. 13.
The week started with a community pancake breakfast in the 300 block of Bernard Avenue on Sept. 9.
At 9 a.m., community members were welcomed with drumming and a grand entrance style dance by members of Westbank First Nation.
Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas then took the mic to express how proud he is to have Country Music Week in the city.
"I know Kelowna is ready to host one of the largest events in country music in Canada, but as I understand it, it is attracting an audience from all over the world," Dyas stated. "This is an event that's going to bring recognition to the City of Kelowna as it attracts visitors from all over the world."
Boots and batter kick off Country Music Week in #Kelowna @cityofkelowna @Tourism_Kelowna @CCMAofficial pic.twitter.com/OygmxcYssR
— Brittany Webster (@thebrittwebster) September 9, 2025
Tourism Kelowna President and CEO Lisanne Ballantyne echoed the mayor's excitement to showcase the city.
"Tourism and hospitality businesses right across the valley are ready and excited this week to say 'Howdy!' and 'Come on in,'" Ballantyne said. The industry is ready to look after visitors and locals alike, commenting that a team will be stationed at the Delta Grand Hotel on Water Street to answer questions about the week's events.
To close out the pancake breakfast, Teigen Gayse pulled out her guitar to serenade the crowd and debut a new song officially coming out later this month. Gayse was nominated in 2024 for Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year.
There's no shortage of activities happening through to Sept. 13. Find a calendar of events at tourismkelowna.com.
