Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure aboard a historic steam locomotive, paired with the finest selections from Summerland’s renowned Bottleneck Drive wineries, cideries, craft breweries, and distilleries. This enchanting afternoon event features a two hour train journey through the picturesque countryside of Summerland, BC. complemented by exceptional drinks, gourmet bites and live music.

EVENT DETAILS

Extended Experience: This year, the event is 30 minutes longer, giving you plenty of time to unwind and enjoy every moment at a relaxed pace.

Assigned Seating: To make sure you can enjoy the ride with your friends, we’ve arranged for assigned seating on the train.

Reception Before Departure: Kick off the event with a welcome reception featuring delicious appetizers, Summerland wines, ciders, craft beers, premium spirits, and live music.

Onboard Tastings: Sommeliers will be on board to guide you through tastings of the region’s best beverages.

Sweet Endings: When we return to the station, indulge in a dessert reception to wrap up your experience.

Exclusive Shopping: Take home a taste of the day’s offerings at the Martin Street Liquor Merchants’ on-site store, where you can purchase your favorite wines, ciders, craft beers, and premium spirits.

Complimentary All-Access Pass: From June 19 to June 23, 2025, enjoy a Complimentary All-Access Pass, entitling you to drop in at participating Bottleneck Drive establishments for a quick tasting—on us! Just show your event ticket's e-receipt and enjoy a tasting at as many locations as you’d like.

Schedule: Start time: 1:30 pm/End time: 5:00 pm

Location: Historic Kettle Valley Railway Depot, Summerland

Ticket Details: Price is $169 per person, plus GST and fees. Includes a scenic return steam train ride with assigned seating, wine, cider, craft beers, premium spirits, appetizers, dessert reception, a scenic stop at a trestle bridge, live music, and your All-Access Pass as described.

Disclaimer:

This event is 19+ only—attendees must be 19 years or older.

Non-refundable: If you are unable to attend, please arrange for alternative solutions for your tickets as the event is non-refundable.

The event is wheelchair accessible.

MAKE IT A WEEKEND!

Stay the Night: Purchase a Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa VIP Package: Includes two tickets to the Grand Sommelier Express, a luxurious one-night stay in a 1-Bedroom Lakeview Suite (double occupancy), complete with a return shuttle for two to ease your travel to and from the event and a bottle of signature wine on arrival. Availability is limited for either Friday, June 20 or Saturday, June 21, 2025. VIP Package rate is $701 per night plus applicable taxes. Room-only rates available as well. To book, contact the resort directly at (877) 494-8111.

Add a Dinner: After your train ride, extend the fun with a savoury BBQ, sumptuous Dim Sum or one of Summerland’s top gourmet food trucks at select Bottleneck Drive venues. Tickets range from $10pp to $59 pp, plus GST & fees, offering you ultimate flexibility to plan your evening.

Pizza & Pinot Party - Haywire Winery

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Join us for a delicious evening of Pizza and Pinots while you relax on the crush pad. Your ticket includes 2 slices of firestone pizza from Krusty Joe’s food truck, a glass of wine, and live music to enjoy through the evening. A select menu of our favorite Haywire Pinots - white, rose, and red will also be available to order. $59pp + GST & fees & 18% gratuity.

Where there's SMOKE there's LIGHTNING! - Lightning Rock Winery

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We are partnering with our fabulous neighbours from Summerland Smoke Shack again! We are offering a plated Brisket dinner. This savoury plate comes piled high with meat, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans and a dinner roll. As well as a seasonal fruit crumble dessert and ice cream. Included is a glass of wine from a selection of Lightning Rock favourites. $48pp + GST & fees.

Dim Summerland - Lunessence Winery

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Steamed outside on the patio and served in bamboo steamers, Van Doren Chan’s handmade dumplings pair amazingly with our Lunessence wines. The set menu includes a delicious selection of dumplings, bao & lotus leaf rice wrap, plus a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival. Vegetarian option also available. $50pp + GST & fees.

Chaiyo - Pamplemousse Jus Natural Winery Inc./Dominion Cider

(Saturday, June 21 only) - Saturday tickets here

Dominion Cider, Dumpling Drop and Pamplemousse Jus want you to join us for an evening of live music and Thai food outside at Pamplemousse Jus Natural Winery Inc. Wine from Pamplemousse Jus and cider from Dominion Cider will be available to enjoy alongside Tarn and her Dumpling Drop teams epic Thai creations. Eat and be merry in a casual outdoor setting post train ride to keep the party going, on the longest night of the year. $10pp + GST & fees to reserve your spot and includes cover for the band. Wine, cider and Thai food available for purchase.