75th Anniversary ARA Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser | September 11–12, 2026 | Kelowna, BC
Join us as we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Automotive Retailers Association at this year’s Annual Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser, taking place at the Delta Grand Okanagan in Kelowna. This milestone event will bring together members from across the province for two days of connection, celebration, and industry engagement.
For registration and full event details, please follow this link to our EventCamp site – https://eventcamp.ca/event/2026-members-retreat-and-gala-fundraiser/access
We look forward to welcoming you in Kelowna!
Schedule of Events
Friday Sept 11
Golf Tournament – Two Eagles Golf Course
Start: 9AM
Wine Tour – Quail’s Gate, Frind, Crown & Thieves
Start: 1PM
Chairman’s Reception – Delta Grand Okanagan Courtyard
6PM-11PM
Saturday September 12
Breakfast & Registration – 8:00AM
Opening Remarks – 9:00AM
Concurrent Sessions – MNP | Cyr Consulting
Topics: Government advocacy, fair industry rates + Standardized Operating Measures
Concurrent Sessions – 9:15AM
A1 – Room A
A2 – Room B
Concurrent Sessions – 10:00AM
B1 – Room A
B2 – Room B
Lunch – 12:00PM
Keynote Luncheon Address by Dr. Tom Deans – 1:00PM
Sunlife Panel – 1:45PM
Free Time – 2:30PM-5:00PM
Cocktails in the Courtyard – 5:30PM
Gala Dinner & Fundraiser – Awards /Dance / Auction – 6:00PM-11:00PM
Please note:
- Registration is available through our event management partner, EventCamp (Click “Register”, above).
- AGM – the ARA Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on a separate date, and is not part of the Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser event.
- Premium Wine Tour and Golf require separate registration
- Children over the age of 5 are no longer free (hotel policy).
Hotel reservations
Delta Grand Okanagan – Kelowna, B.C. (Note: Early Bird rates run until July 31 and also enter you into a draw to win back your cost of registration!)
Event Registration
Registration is available through our event management partner, EventCamp
Event Sponsors
Key Event Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
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À la carte Sponsors
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Wine Tour Sponsors
