Penticton Peach Festival staff say they’re “full speed ahead” in the planning for the 73rd annual year. Peachfest is scheduled in Penticton for Aug.
5 to 9 and staff say they are monitoring the spread of the novel coronavirus. “As the festival dates get closer, our board of directors will be discussing the situation with health officials on an ongoing basis,” Don Kendall, Penticton Peach Festival’s president, said in a press release. “Be assured that we will not risk the health of our spectators, volunteers or performers. “With almost five months until the start of Peachfest, we are optimistic that lives will be back to normal long before August.” Internationally celebrated country artist Jess Moskaluke will headline the Penticton Peach