People swarmed downtown Penticton for the kickoff of the annual Peach Festival.

鈥淚t鈥檚 an amazing event that brings the community together and it鈥檚 fun for the whole family,鈥� said Penticton resident Chuck Thompson.

People gathered to watch the Peach Bin Races, which took place on the 100 block of Main Street, browse vendors, taste treats from the food trucks and listen to live music.

鈥淚t is my first year coming but it鈥檚 so much fun and I can鈥檛 wait for the concerts tonight,鈥� said Stephanie Rin, another Penticton resident in attendance.

Emerson Drive will be performing on the Peter Bros. stage tonight, as part of Tim Hortons country night, starting at 9:30 p.m. In addition, the Snowbirds will be in the air performing at 6 p.m. tonight.

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鈥淲e are really excited to be a part of Peachfest, you can expect an exciting show and (we) put together a new maneuver for the opener,鈥� said Snowbird pilot Denis Bandt.

The SkyHawks will also be participating in the Peach Festival, which takes place from Wednesday to Sunday, with the Peters Bros. Grand Parade on Saturday. For more information about all of the festivities happening during Peachfest, visit

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