Tour of BC gives Vernon & Kelowna preview of CFL Festival and Grey Cup game

Jun 4, 2024 | 4:00 PM Pete McIntyre

Vernon and Kelowna will get a taste of the 2024 Grey Cup Festival at an event this weekend.

The Tour of BC will be stopping in 50 communities this summer to give Canadian Football League (CFL) fans the chance to experience the Grey Cup Festival in their own backyard.

It’s to build up excitement for the 111th Grey Cup game at BC Place in Vancouver on Nov. 17, 2024.

The tour will be in Vernon Saturday, June 8 (site to be announced) and in Kelowna Sunday, June 9 (TBA).

“For die-hard football fans and entertainment seekers alike, the Tour of BC, powered by LiUNA Local 1611, is your opportunity to leave a mark on the 2024 Grey Cup Festival,” a promotion for the event stated.

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The tour will include tailgate activities and games, prizes and giveaways and community celebrations, plus people can enter the Grey Cup Festival Fan Cam Contest for your chance to win an exclusive 2024 Grey Cup experience for two.

Tickets for the Grey Cup game in Vancouver went on sale June 4.

The wait is nearly over! Get ready to click FAST Tickets to the big game go on sale TODAY at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET!

Grab yours at https://t.co/SqD6sloO7R #GreyCup #CoupeGrey pic.twitter.com/jxHwKO1TzY

— The Grey Cup Festival (@GreyCupFestival) June 4, 2024