Festival
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Charlottetown Winter Carnival | early February | Charlottetown
Lip sync, sleigh rides, pool tournament, ice sculpting, and family skate 902- 892-5708
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Kids World Children's Carnival | late March | Charlottetown Civic Centre
Swings, Train, Ferris Wheel, Magician, Clown, Animals, Food and More! 902-566-5651
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Irish Festival - 178th Anniversary | late May | Join us for a weekend of music seisiuns, dance ceilis, dance and music workshops and a concert. Bringing out the best of traditional Irish styles among East Coast musicians and dancers. Contact: Dave Corrigan
telephone (902) 569-2235;
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Prince Edward Island Spring Wine Festival | end May | Delta Prince Edward Hotel, Charlottetown
The 10th Annual Festival is a can't miss weekend! Tastings: Friday 6-10 pm, Saturday 4-8 pm. 902-368-5710
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The Charlottetown Festival | June-October | Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St., downtown Charlottetown, C1A 1J1.
Home to the magical Anne of Green Gables-The Musical™ the Festival features musical theatre and comedy, daily outdoor performances, gallery exhibitions, licensed restaurant, shopping and free guided tours. June, July, Aug, Sept, and 1st 2 weeks of Oct
(902) 566-4648 or (902) 566-1267;,Toll free: 1-800-565-0278.
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Bridgefest Kick-off to Summer Festival | early June | Borden-Carleton
Music, mini Olympics, trivia, dance, go carts, bluegrass jamboree, fun for all! 902-437-4386
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City of Charlottetown Natal Day Weekend | early June | Various Charlottetown locations
Come out and enjoy the festivities as Charlottetown celebrates another birthday. 902-566-5548
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Come Fly a Kite Event | late June | Port-la-Joye, Fort Amherst National Historic Site, Rocky Point, off Route 19.
Bring your kite or buy one on site. Prizes & fun! 2pm to 4pm. 902-894-4246
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Victoria Playhouse Festival | late June - late September | Victoria by the Sea
PEI's longest running little theatre. Presents comedies, musicals, concerts, & storytelling. 902-658-2670
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Montague Homecoming Festival | end June | Montague Waterfront
Traditional PEI music competition, dance, fishing derby, marathon, parade, free BBQ, Friday 2pm-9pm, Saturday all day. 902-838-2528
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Summerside Highland Gathering | end June | College of Piping, Summerside
Traditional competitions and entertainment. Solo pipers, drummers, bands, dancers, heavyweight athletes, fiddlers, and singers. 902-436-5377 / 1-877-BAGPIPE
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Festival Of Lights | end June + July 1 | Charlottetown waterfront
The Festival of Lights has become the premier celebration of the Canada Day weekend in Atlantic Canada. Come join us in Canada's Birthplace for nightly concerts, international buskers, carnival midway and the July 1st Fireworks over Charlottetown Harbour. This year the festival will mark the official opening of Founders' Hall. Our Nation's biggest birthday bash east of Ottawa! 902-629-1784/ 1-800-955-1864
email info@capitalcommission.pe.ca
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Anne Of Green Gables - The Musical | July & August | Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St., downtown Charlottetown, C1A 1J1.
Canada's favorite musical is filled with laughter and tears as Anne Shirley, LM Montgomery's loveable red haired orphan, settles into a new life in the fictional community of Avonlea. Show times at 8:00 pm with matinees on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 2:00 pm. Prices vary according to seating and show time, see
Website or brochure for further details.
telephone 1-800-565-0278;
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Summer on the Waterfront Festival | July & Augsut | Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre, Summerside
A summer of toe tapping, energetic, Maritime traditions on stage. 902-888-2787
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P.E.I. Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival | early July | Rollo Bay
Bluegrass and old-time music featuring the best local, regional and international groups. 902-569-4501 / 902-569-3153
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24th Annual P.E.I. Street Rod Association Show n' Shine | early July | Lobster Shanty Restaurant, Montague
The oldest and one of the largest outdoor car shows featuring street rod, antique, classic cars and more! 902-962-4140
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Sport PEI Dragon Boat Festivall | early July | Victoria Park, Charlottetown
Experience the fun and excitement of the Dragon Boat Festival! 902-368-4110
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Pride Festival | mid July | Various venues across P.E.I.
A week long festival of pride activities across Prince Edward Island 1-877-380-5776
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Indian River Festival | July & August | St. Mary's Church, Indian River
Fine music concert series, presenting world class musicians in an acoustic, architectural wonder. 902-836-4933
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Kinkora Somerset Irish Festival | mid July | Kinkora, Route 225
Car rally, Irish pub night featuring "Sons of Maxwell", dance, and more! 902-887-2868
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Summerside Lobster Carnival | late July | Summerside
Parade, lobster suppers, midway, stage entertainment, Celebrity dinner and harness racing 902-436-4925
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Evangeline Bluegrass Festival | mid July | Abrams Village
A weekend of bluegrass and old-time traditional music performed by local and international artists. 902-854-3300
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Souris Regatta "Festival of the Sea" | mid July | Souris Marine Terminal
Boat races, poker run, Sea Queen pageant, trade show, trap hauling, tub races, magician, woodcarving competition, midway, tug-o-war, trivia, fear factor, crafts, stage entertainment, jamboree, sport competitions, traditional seafood and music by the sea. Family fun for everyone. 902-687-2157
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British Car Days across the Bridge | mid July | Cymbria Lions Club, South Rustico
4th Annual all-British car, motorcycle show, market, competitions, and tours 902-964-3294
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PEI International Children's Theatre Festival | mid July | Sites across PEI
Theatre for children with venues across the Island 1-800-803-1421
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Medieval Faire | mid July-late August | Woodleigh Replicas & Gardens, Burlington
A fabulous medieval frolic set among the stunning Woodleigh castles 902-836-3401
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Charlottetown Yacht Club Race Week | late July | Charlottetown Yacht Club
Atlantic Canada's Premiere Sailboat Racing Event. Boats, live nightly entertainment, food, and music 902-629-6404
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Annual Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival | late July | Rollo Bay, 3 miles west of Souris
The Annual Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival takes place at the Rollo Bay Festival GroundsThe festival stages two concerts per day plus an old time dance each night. Concerts each day, rain or shine. Traditional Island talent at its best. Contact: Peter Chaisson. 902-687-2584 / 902-687-3464
rollobayfiddlefest@atlanticmusician.com -->
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Medieval Faire | lmid-July to Late August | O'Leary
Frolic as in medievel times, with costumed characters at the Castle in the Woodleigh Replicas, north of Kensington. 902 836-3401. Free with admission to park.
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PEI Potato Blossom Festival | late July | O'Leary
Giant parade, Midway, fireworks, community picnic, and activities for all ages. 902-859-2888
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Emerald Junction Irish Festival | end July | Nodd Road, Emerald, Route 113
Box 8311, Kensington, C0B 1M0. This festival promotes Prince Edward Island's Irish heritage and community spirit. Check out all the great Irish music under the "Big Top" on the community centre property. Also food, beer garden, children's activities, etc. Rough camping. Fri., 7 pm-1 am; Sat., 1-6 pm and 9 pm-2 am. Rain or shine. (902) 886-2400; email ecc@isn.net
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Rendez-vous Rustico Festival 2002 | end July | Rustico
Three days of activities for the whole family-clowns, buskers, Celtitude, Lennie Gallant.
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St. Peter's Wild Blueberry Festival | end July - early August | St. Peter's Bay
Dances, children's events, parade, trivia, concerts, barbeque, pancake brunch. 902-961-2510
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Eldon Annual Highland Games | A early August | Lord Selkirk Provincial Park, Eldon
Scottish concerts, highland dancing piping, drumming, sports competitions, meals available (902) 659-2337 doughlas@gillislodge.com -->
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12th Annual Fiddlers & Followers Weekend | early August | Rainbow Valley, Cavendish
5 big shows, fantastic entertainers, stepdancers, lobster supper, BBQ, picnic. 902-963-2221
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Old Home Week, PEI Provincial Exhibition | mid August | Charlottetown Civic Centre, Charlottetown Driving Park
Provincial agricultural exhibition, midway, harness racing, entertainment and much more 902-629-6623
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L.M. Montgomery Festival | mid August | Heritage sites in Cavendish, Route 6 / Park Corner, Route 20
Two days of wholesome family fun. Learn more about Montgomery and her time. 902-963-7874
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Gold Cup Parade | mid August | Various streets in Charlottetown
Annual parade with floats, marching bands, horses, clowns, giant balloons-largest east of Montreal! 902-628-8800
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2002 Senior Women's Canadian Fastpitch Championship | late August | Central Field & City Diamond in Victoria Park, Charlottetown
Catch the Action! The best female softball players from across Canada compete. Daily ticket price $6.00 1-866-760-4851
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Cavendish Farms Baseball Canada National PeeWee Championship | late August | Queen Elizabeth Park, Summerside
Summerside hosts the nation's best peewee ball players. 902-432-1282
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Woodleigh Highland Gathering | late August | Woodleigh Replicas & Gardens, Burlington
Traditional piping, drumming, and dancing at the famous Woodleigh Castles. 902-836-3401
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L'Exposition agricole et le Festival acadien de la region Evangeline | end August | Abram-Village
100th Anniversary, livestock, crafts, foods, demonstrations, horse pull, parade, pole climbing, lobster suppers, music/acadian variety. 902-854-2324
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August 30- September 1 | end August | Charlottetown
The Victorian era comes back to life with historic re-enactments, concerts, & tours 902-629-1784 / 1-800-955-1864
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PEI International Shellfish Festival | mid September | A celebration PEI shellfish including oysters, mussels and clams. Featuring the Polar Foods International Eastern Canadian Oyster Shucking Championships, the Great Paderno Chowder Challenge, traditional Island entertainment and lots more. Contact: PEI Shellfish Association/PEI Aquaculture Alliance.
telephone (902) 892-4455;
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Cornwall Cornfest | start October | Cornwall Recreation Centre, Cornwall
"helping recreation grow" fun, games, dances, flea markets, variety shows, fun for all ages. festival office 628-6260
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2002 Canada Senior Games | late September | Summerside
The Canada Games for Seniors- featuring 17 National Championships 902-436-2195
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70 Mile Coastal Yard Sale | late September | Southeastern P.E.I., Wood Islands to Murray River and Cape Bear, Orwell & Belfast
Two day event of finds, food and fun, over 125 sites. Saturday, Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 902-962-2044
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Trailfest 2002 | late September | Island-wide
Celebrate the Confederation Trail with events in communities across PEI (902) 894-7535
trails@isn.net
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Reef Island Film Festival | late September | City Cinema and Olde Charlottetown
RIFF celebrates amateur and independant film making in PEI. (902) 393-4718
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Atlantic Breeders Crown | mid October | Charlottetown Driving Park & Charlottetown Area
Greatest show in Maritime racing! Season Ending Sires Stakes Championships! 902-569-3812
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Wintertide - The Maritime Electric Victorian Winter Festival | late November-January 3 | Downtown Charlottetown and Island-wide
A spectacular light show and full schedule of Island-wide activities. 902-628-2000
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Charlottetown Christmas Parade | late November | Starts at UPEI, winding through City
Atlantic Canada's largest Christmas Parade, post-parade bash with Santa at Confederation Centre of the Arts. 902-566-5548
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Christmas Lights Across Canada | early December | Province House National Historic Site, Richmond St., Charlottetown
Candle light walk, VIP ceremony, entertainment, Victorian costumes, and refreshments. 6:30pm. 902-894-1283
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