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Here's what's happening this weekend in Penticton

Scottish Festival, return of the long-running Peach Classic and more coming up
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The Peach Classic Triathlon returns Sunday to Penticton. (Western News file)

A busy weekend of events and activities is planned in Penticton this weekend, as temperatures continue to rise.

Here's what's happening from July 5 to 7:

Penticton Scottish Festival (July 5 and 6)

The Penticton Scottish Festival returns to King's Park on Friday and Saturday.

Featuring a free Celtic concert from the National Youth Pipe Band of New Zealand on Friday at 6:30 p.m., the action continues into Saturday with Highland dancing, beer tents, athletic competitions and other live entertainment.

Festivities on Saturday run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Ride the Cyclone Musical (July 5 to 6)

Cat's Paw Productions brings Ride the Cyclone Musical to Tempest Theatre on Friday and Saturday.

Directed by Anne Ramey, actors and musicians will come together in Penticton to give their take on the show that was first performed in Victoria in 2008.

Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m., on Friday and Saturday.

There will also be a matinee show at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Tempest Theatre is located at 125 Eckhardt Avenue East.

Robert Bateman makes special appearance at art gallery (July 5 and 6)

Iconic wildlife artist Robert Bateman, 94, is coming to the Penticton Art Gallery this weekend.

The Toronto artist will be in the Peach City to help unveil a new exhibition, which will feature more than 80 original pieces from Bateman and be on display in Penticton until Sept. 14.

Peach Classic Triathlon (July 7)

A summertime tradition in Penticton returns on Sunday.

The Peach Classic Triathlon starts at 7 a.m., with athletes set to take part in swimming events on Okanagan Lake and running and biking courses across the city, including on the KVR Trail.

Okanagan Trestles Tour (July 7)

Cyclists from across the region will be in Penticton on Sunday to ride 80-kilometre or 40-kilometre routes.

Described as a "non-competitive" event, cyclists will be taking part in the race all day.

While the 80-kilometre route sees athletes start in Kelowna, the 40-kilometre track starts at the halfway point of Chute Lake.



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