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. New features and programming are currently being finalized as we work to make this year’s event a memorable one.
We look forward to welcoming you to Kelowna.
September 11 - 12, 2026
09:00 AM - 11:00 PM PDT
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. New features and programming are currently being finalized as we work to make this year’s event a memorable one.
We look forward to welcoming you to Kelowna.
Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 9P4, Canada
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The 2026 schedule will feature a Chairman's Reception, Concurrent Industry Sessions, Keynote Luncheon, and a Gala Dinner/Fundraiser.
No, the AGM will be held virtually on a separate date and is not a part of the Members' Retreat.
Yes, attendees of the 2026 event may book rooms at the Delta Okanagan Resort at a discounted rate until August 11, 2026. After the deadline, discounted rates will not be honoured.
Booking your accommodations with our discounted rates must be through the designated link you can find here. You can also locate the link under “Hotel Reservations” on our events page!
Yes. Please refer to the booking website for any hotel related accommodations. If you require special accommodations for any events due to accessibility needs, please contact us directly and we’ll be happy to make the arrangements.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort allows 2 pets up to 20 kg in designated rooms for an additional fee of CA$100 per stay. Both dogs and cats are welcome, but pets cannot be left unattended in rooms.
Yes! However, please be advised that children over the age of 5 are no longer admitted for free due to hotel policy changes.
Yes. There are various sponsorship levels offered. Please visit the EventCamp website for more information.
After purchasing a sponsorship package, you may register it in your EventCamp account by going to My Centre/My Packages, Level 1 or Level 2, in order to showcase your company’s sponsorship on the EventCamp App. When registering your sponsorship package, you can also upload your high-resolution company logo file so we can publish the logos immediately on our social media and web presence.
Yes! Guests are welcome with a purchased pass. Please check registration for purchasing a weekend pass.
There are limited options for single event purchase, the Chairmans Reception, Keynote Luncheon and Gala Dinner are available Al a Carte. Please check registration for purchasing individual event tickets.
Tickets are sold and available at a first-come, first-served basis. Please be advised that once we sell out of tickets, you may still register and be waitlisted.
Yes, the early bird rate is applicable for registration and expires July 31st.
Yes! You may transfer your ticket to another person by contacting us directly and notifying us of the changes prior to the event.
Full refunds for the purchase price of your tickets will be available up to September 4th, 2026. After this date, refunds are not available, but tickets can be transferred to another individual.
No. At this stage golf has not yet been confirmed. If its a go, you must register for golf separately. Stay tuned for more details.
The Gala dinner typically follows a business formal or cocktail attire dress code
Business casual is typically appropriate for all our daytime events. Please feel free to contact us directly if you’d like further information.
Meals will be included at every event but please be advised the Chairman’s Reception will only serve hors d'oeuvres.
Yes, the ARA documents events for marketing and recaps. If you are concerned and would prefer not to be photographed, please notify us directly.
ARA employees will be available throughout the entire weekend. Please find them at the check-in desks or entrance ways. They’ll be ready to help and are easily identifiable with “ARA STAFF” badges.
You can call us at +1 (604) 432-7987 or email us at eventsplanning@ara.bc.ca.