MAY-OCTOBER JUNE-OCTOBER LATE JUNE to CAPTURE PEI WRITERS’ CRUISE MANADA SEAL SEPTEMBER 21 YEAR ROUND & PHOTOGRAPHERS’ WATCHING BOAT TOURS VICTORIA PLAYHOUSE THE GUILD - SUMMER WORKSHOPS & TOURS 838-3444; fax 838-7010 FESTIVAL FESTIVAL 569-3913 toll free 1-800-986-3444 658-2028; toll free 1-800-925-2025 368-4413; 620-3333 (Box Office) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] toll-free 1-866-774-0717 www.seacroftpei.com www.cruisemanada.com www.victoriaplayhouse.com [email protected] Various locations. Writers’ workshops, Montague. Cruise Manada Seal Victoria Playhouse. Box 83, Victoria, www.theguildpei.com Box 1204, Charlottetown, C1A 7M8. Watching Boat Tours. “Ceilidh on C0A 2G0. PEI’s little theatre that Charlottetown, 111 Queen St. “The Learn writing, publishing, the Water, the Island’s best-kept “acts” big. Celebrating 27 years of best cultural venue in PEI in 2007” photography with professionals. secret”, two-hour cruise, live professional theatre, musical and (Progress). Located in the cultural Fun experience! Brochure available. entertainment, mussels and more! storytelling concerts. Staged in air- sector of downtown Charlottetown. Tuesday and Friday evenings only. conditioned heritage theatre in Showcases locally-produced MAY 11-OCTOBER 9 Advance reservations required. beautiful Victoria-by-the-Sea. comedy, music, theatre and dance THE LINUS C. MACKINNON “A hidden gem” - New York Times. JUNE-OCTOBER Senior, student and group rates with programming available for all FAMILY’S INDOOR ORIGINAL ages. Open year round. LIVE-AT-THE-TRAILSIDE available. & TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH CAFÉ MUSIC SERIES PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CEILIDH CONCERTS 676-3130; toll free 1-888-704-6595 JUNE 30-SEPTEMBER 10 854-2245 [email protected] BRACKLEY BEACH CEILIDHS NATIONAL PARK - FUN Richmond. MacKinnon Homestead THROUGH LEARNING www.trailside.ca WITH CYNTHIA MACLEOD Grounds, Rte 2, 24 km west of Mount Stewart, 109 North Main St. 672-6350 Summerside. The Linus C. MacKinnon & FRIENDS www.pc.gc.ca Featuring East Coast singer/ 672-2555 Family, Richmond, C0B 1Y0. songwriters in an intimate café Prince Edward Island National Park, Governor General’s award-winning [email protected] Parks Canada. A range of setting. Please check website for www.cynthiamacleod.com family entertainers, Scottish details. interpretive activities are offered fiddling, bagpiping, step dancing, Brackley Beach Community Centre, daily by Parks Canada throughout singing, piano, accordion, guitar, tin 3330 Brackley Point Rd. Rte 15. Join the National Park, including whistle, stories. Motor coach tours MID-JUNE to AUGUST 31 Cynthia MacLeod and friends for Greenwich and Green Gables welcome. Living room atmosphere. AVONLEA COUNTY FAIR an evening of lively fiddle tunes, during the summer months. These Canteen. Family entertainment - no 963-3050 east coast songs and step dancing. interpretive programs tell stories alcohol/drugs/profanity. Shrine. [email protected] Homemade snacks and of the land, people and events that Sun, Mon, Wed and Thurs except Cavendish, Avonlea Village. Join refreshments available at shaped this country. The Island’s May 21, 7:30-9:30 pm. Admission characters from the story “Anne of intermission. A must-do event for cultural heritage and natural per concert: $10 adults, $9 seniors, Green Gables” for an old-fashioned every vacation! $8 adults, children beauty can be discovered through $7 youth, $4 school children, county fair in Cavendish in 1908. 12 yrs and under free. the many adventures and learning preschoolers free. Enjoy sack races, egg toss, pie- experiences. These bilingual eating contest, pig races, manure JUNE 30-SEPTEMBER 10 entertaining and educational MAY 16-SEPTEMBER 26 toss and our mens’ 1908 swimwear THE ROSS FAMILY CEILIDH - activities are fun for the whole CEILI AT THE IRISH HALL competition. Included in price of LIVE MUSIC / STEPDANCING family. During the summer months 892-2367 admission. SHOW pick up a copy of the Guide to [email protected] Prince Edward Island National Park. www.irishisland.ca JUNE 16-SEPTEMBER 27 For further details, please check Charlottetown. Benevolent Irish THE CHARLOTTETOWN bulletin boards or call (902) 566-7050. Society Hall, 582 North River Rd. FESTIVAL David Corrigan. Irish, Scottish and 566-1267; fax 628-6108 SOCIÉTÉ SAINT- PEI traditional music, song and toll free 1-800-565-0278 THOMAS-D’AQUIN dance. Featuring the best of PEI’s www.confederationcentre.com 436-4481 traditional performers. Working to Charlottetown. Confederation Centre [email protected] preserve the Celtic music heritage of the Arts, 145 Richmond St., www.ssta.org of the Island. Tour buses welcome. Charlottetown, C1A 1J1. The To mark the 250th anniversary of the Every Fri, 8-10:30 pm. $8 adults, $3 Charlottetown Festival features 569-4551; fax 569-4551 deportation of the Acadians from children under 12. professional musical theatre, [email protected] l’Île Saint-Jean, today’s PEI. The including the classic Anne of Green www.rossfamily.ca Acadian and francophone JUNE-AUGUST 31 Gables - The MusicalTM and America Stanley Bridge Women’s Institute Hall. community invites you to AVONLEA CONCERT Strikes Back! British Invasion II, free Intersection of rtes 224 and 6 near participate in the many activities 963-3050 outdoor performances, gallery Cavendish. With their unique blend planned for the year. Exhibitions, [email protected] exhibitions and dining. Named a of Acadian-Scottish heritage this theatre productions, Cavendish, Avonlea Village. Join Top 100 Event in North American young brother-sister foursome commemorative ceremonies for the Anne and the characters of for 2008 by the American Bus performs a high-energy show national festival of the Acadians. Avonlea for an afternoon of Association. Visit the Centre’s featuring Island fiddle music and For more details, visit our website traditional Island music, featuring website for the 2008 playbill and to their trademark synchronized step or call our office at (902) 436-4881. PEI’s most talented musicians. book online. Open June 16-Sept 27. dancing, as well as original and Enjoy accordian, fiddling and traditional songs and stories in traditional dance that the whole English and French. Instrumentation family will delight in! Included in includes fiddle, guitar, piano, price of admission. drums, harmony-rich vocals and step dancing. A true, down-to-earth Prince Edward Island musical experience in a charming, rural hall that is only a five-minute drive west of Cavendish! All ages show. 54 Motor coach tours welcome. JULY 4-AUGUST 22 children’s popular TV characters JUNE 28-30 Strawberries and ice cream CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN and programming. Indoor and TIGNISH IRISH available. Every Monday and outdoor family winter activities, 432-1296; fax 432-1328 MOSS FESTIVAL Wednesday 7:30 pm. Admission $10 [email protected] and live entertainment. adults, $5 children under 12 years. 882-2476; fax 882-2414 www.wyattheritage.com [email protected] Wyatt Heritage Properties, 75 Spring www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com JULY 1-SEPTEMBER 30 St., Summerside, C1N 2E5. Marlene Box 57, Tignish, C0B 2B0. Amy LE FRICOT / CABARET Campbell. Relax to the melodies of JUNE 8-12 Duncan. A fun-filled family NIGHT traditional Island music on the TOUR DE PEI weekend for locals and visitors 854-3300; fax 854-3533 lawn amongst our beautiful 367-3675 alike! Irish Moss Pageant, horse- [email protected] heritage homes. Homemade ice tourdepei.com pull competition, parade, dance, www.regionevangeline.com cream with strawberries and Island-wide. Returning for its strongwoman competition, Abram-Village, Rte 124. Box 37, rhubarb punch will accent your second year, the Confederation children’s activities, community- Wellington, C0B 2E0. A unique memorable Summerside evening. Bridge is proud to partner with wide yard sale, and lobster Acadian-style soirée featuring Bring your favourite lawn chair. the Union Cycliste Internationale suppers. music, dancing, comedy and Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm. and the World Cup Cycling storytelling. Going to “Le Fricot” organization to bring this very JUNE 28-JULY 1 means going to a great party. A JULY 4-AUGUST 24 successful, multi-day, multi-stage ATLANTIC SUPERSTORE totally new bilingual experience INDIAN RIVER FESTIVAL international cycling event back to not to be missed! the Island. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FINE MUSIC SERIES toll free 1-800-955-1864 836-3733; toll free 1-866-856-3733 info@ www.walkandseacharlott JULY 2-AUGUST 28 [email protected] JUNE 27-29 etown.com FIERY FAITH & FIDDLES www.indianriverfestival.com SUMMERSIDE HIGHLAND www.festivaloflightspei.com St. Mary’s Church, Indian River. GATHERING AND EVENT Historic Charlottetown Waterfront. Rte 104, 5 km north of Kensington. IN THE TENT The Festival of Lights is Canada’s As featured on CBC Radio, fine 436-5377; toll free 1-877-BAGPIPE biggest birthday bash east of performances of classical, jazz, [email protected] Ottawa. Come join us in Canada’s maritime and international music www.collegeofpiping.com Birthplace for live outdoor within the acoustical splendour of Summerside. The College of Piping, concerts, international buskers, historic St. Mary’s Church. 619 Water St. E., Summerside, C1N children’s midway and the largest Performances Friday and Sunday 4H8. A celebration of the Highland fireworks display in Atlantic evenings. Check website and brochure arts of piping, dancing, drumming Canada. Charlottetown rocks this for complete details. and all things Scottish. Canada Day weekend! toll free 1-800-249-1344 Competitions, entertainment The Skys Performance Centre, Clinton. JULY 8-AUGUST 26 under the tent, vendors and Celtic “The Sky” family performs the high- EAST COAST LIVE giftware. 100% authentic, heartfelt energy Celtic dance and gospel 888-2850 Celtic. production Fiery Faith and Fiddles. [email protected] Laced with skits and humour, it will www.lazyjacks.ca make you soar, think, cry, and laugh Tyne Valley Britannia Hall. Dwight out loud. Family entertainment at its th MacDonald, 401 Maple Grove Rd., best! 5 season. Every Tues, Thurs and Summerside, C1N 5G4. Join PEI’s Sun, 7:30 pm. pre-eminent Celtic folk band, LazyJacks, and special guest artists JULY 2-AUGUST 29 for an uproarious, toe-tapping CELTIC FESTIVAL - evening of music and comedy at HIGHLAND STORM Tyne Valley Britannia Hall. Bring 436-5377; toll free 1-877-BAGPIPE the whole family out to clap and [email protected] sing along, and be a part of our collegeofpiping.com first live album. Tuesday evenings Summerside. The College of Piping from 7:30 -10 pm. For advance and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada, ticket information contact 619 Water St. East, Summerside, [email protected]. C1N 4H8. 100% authentic, heartfelt Admission $9. Celtic! The College of Piping is the only year-round educational JULY 10-AUGUST 28 institution/concert production EDDIE MAY MURDER house of its kind in North MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE America. Instruction and 886-2882 performances in bagpiping, toll free 1-800-361-2882 highland dancing, step dancing www.eddiemay.ca and drumming. “Behind the Stanley Bridge. Hilarious Scenes” daytime mini-concerts and improvisation, wonderful mystery tours from Monday through and an amazing four-course meal. Friday, 11 am-4 pm during July and August; and an annual all-new main-stage production of Highland Storm from Tuesday to Thursday, 7:30 pm from July 2-August 29. FEBRUARY 14-16 JACK FROST CHILDREN’S JULY 3-SEPTEMBER 5 WINTERFEST SKETCH-22 toll free 1-800-955-1864 368-2392 [email protected] [email protected] www.jackfrost.com Charlottetown. The Guild, 115 Charlottetown. The Jack Frost Richmond St. Jason Rogerson, Children’s Winterfest presented by Producer. Irreverent, live sketch The Confederation Bridge is the comedy by reverent Islanders. largest winter festival east of Explicit content. Licensed. Thurs Quebec City. See snow and ice and Fri, 8 pm. $20. come alive through the amazing artistry of Canada’s Olympic Snow Sculpting Team. There is something for entire family, 55 Nation extend an invitation to JULY 23-27 JULY 28-AUGUST 5 everyone to join us in celebrating. PEI POTATO BLOSSOM ST. PETERS WILD BLUEBERRY Experience our traditional JUNE 30-JULY 18 drumming and dances, as well as FESTIVAL INC. FESTIVAL & HOMECOMING PEI SCHOOL OF THE ARTS local foods prepared in our 859-1487/4722 [email protected] www.stpetersblueberryfestival.ca SUMMER WORKSHOPS traditional ways. Enjoy the [email protected] St. Peters Bay. In beautiful St. Peters. 886-2369 traditional dress and regalia. www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com www.peischoolofthearts.com Box 434, O’Leary C0B 1V0. Miss PEI A community celebration with yard North Rustico. Box 664, Kensington, Potato Blossom pageant, awards sale, trivia, guided nature walks, JULY 11-13 banquet, farm machinery show, youth/adult dances, children’s day, C0B 1M0. Indulge your creative CANADA’S SEASHORE spirit. Spend a week in an artistic children’s day and dance, midway, golf tournament, concerts, parade, interfaith service, blueberry pursuit such as painting, pottery, FESTIVAL parade, gospel concert, car show, pancake brunch, bingo, progressive mosaics, drawing, writing, 963-2078; fax 963-2100 car rally, flower show, harness 45s, surf-and-turf barbecue jewellery, floorcloths, etc. with other [email protected] racing, fun run, entertainment, www.cavendishbeachresort.com Fireworks! (featuring homemade blueberry like-minded individuals. Learn buckle), fireworks and more. from experienced artists/artisans. Cavendish. Canada’s Seashore Festival showcases the best in sand- JULY 24-27 JULY 30-AUGUST 3 JULY 1 sculpting talent, with competitions NORTHUMBERLAND among master sculptors. Other TYNE VALLEY CARDIGAN CANADA PROVINCIAL FISHERIES sand-sculpting events include the OYSTER FESTIVAL DAY PARADE Family Fun Challenge and Celebrity FESTIVAL 831-3294 583-2212 Showcase! Cavendish and the North 962-3327; fax 962-2549 [email protected] Cardigan. Floats, entertainment, Shore communities will come to life [email protected] www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com flag raising, auction, children’s with musical entertainment, www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com Tyne Valley. Gary MacKay. 44th year. games, food. children’s theatre, shellfish tasting, 1251 Gladstone Rd., Rte 34. Murray A must-see festival. Featuring the festival packages, fishing excursions, River, C0A 1W0. Parade, midway, Canadian Oyster-Shucking JULY 3-6 bicycle tours, sand sculpting, lobster suppers, dory races, Miss Championship, PEI Oyster Grading ANNE OF GREEN GABLES demonstrations and more! Northumberland Pageant, boat/ Championship, Miss Oyster Pearl COUNTRY FAIR car poker runs, variety concert, Pageant, entertainment, PEI 566-3346; fax 892-1044 JULY 11-13 poultry show, golf tournament, Moosehead trivia competition, www.Anne2008.com ÉVANGÉLINE BLUEGRASS children’s events corner, etc. Male adult singing contest, kid’s day at Cavendish. Come to the Country Fair AND TRADITIONAL parade of fashion, car rally, log Green Park, community parade, and celebrate with us! Imagine rolling, tank races, bouy-painting West Prince Volunteer Fireman’s MUSIC FESTIVAL contest. Competition, adult dance, non- stepping inside the world of Anne to 854-3391/3300; fax 854-3533 enjoy our colourful booths, vintage denominational festival worship www.freewebs.com/evangelinefe JULY 25-26 service, sulky racing, oyster/scallop parade, Green Gables garden party, stival campfire, music, picnic, old- dinners, community awards. Abram-Village, Rte 124. Box 122, EMERALD JUNCTION fashioned games and races, Island Dinners Fri and Sat, 4-7 pm. Wellington, C0B 2E0. Abram- SUMMERFEST kitchen party, lively barn dance, Village Festival Grounds. 886-2400/2479 historical re-enactments, theatre, JULY 31-AUGUST 2 Maritime, Ontario and US bands. www.festivalspei.com writing workshops, special guests Emerald Community Centre, Rte 113, PRINCE COUNTY and much more. Ice cream and JULY 11-13 1929 Nodd Rd. Box 8311, Emerald, EXHIBITION raspberry cordial in plentiful 853-3013/2455; fax 853-3552 NORTHPORT C0B 1M0. A mid-summer supply! celebration with a full line up of [email protected] AQUATIC DAYS great entertainment including www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com 853-2450 JULY 4-6 concerts, ceilidhs and a non-stop Wendy Warren. Box 169, Alberton, [email protected] dance party all under the “big C0B 1B0. Strongman competition, 23rd ANNUAL PEI Northport, Rte 152. Boat races, trap- top”, rain or shine. Enjoy the Junk judging of livestock, flowers, BLUEGRASS & OLD TIME hauling contests, fisherman’s skills Yard Wars competition, children’s crafts, food, 4-H projects. Youth MUSIC FESTIVAL competition, lobster races, children’s tent, food, licensed area along with talent competition, Rising Star 569-3864 activities, trivia, community yard our down-home hospitality. competition, parade, horse pull, [email protected] sale, local entertainment, tug-of-war, parade, midway, horse races, etc. www.bluegrasspei.com/rollobay.htm boat parade of lights, spectacular Rollo Bay, Rte 2. Serge Bernard fireworks, great food, JULY 25-27 (Chair). Featuring bluegrass and accommodations, shopping, ATLANTIC FIDDLERS old-time bands from USA, and much more. JAMBOREE AUGUST 1-2 Maritimes and PEI. Gates open 854-3300; fax 854-3533 July 2 at 1 pm for campers. JULY 11-13 www.regionevangeline.com PEI TRACTOR & TRUCK SOURIS SEA FEST Abram-Village, Rte 124. Box 37, PULL COMPETITION JULY 6-12 687-2157; fax 687-4426 Wellington, C0B 2E0. Annual 658-2787 [email protected] [email protected] festival with traditional and SUMMERSIDE LOBSTER www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com CARNIVAL www.sourispei.com Acadian fiddling, step dancing and other musical presentations. Elmer MacDonald. Crapaud Exhibition 436-4925 (Apr-Aug); 436-7546 Souris Harbour. Chrissy Conohan, Grounds and Actiplex facility. Tractor, [email protected] Box 628, Souris, C0A 2B0. The Performers from La Région Évangéline and the Island, invited 4-WD, 2-WD pulls. Modified and www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com friendliest folks around invite you truck pulls. Rain date August 3. Box 1295, Summerside, C1N 4K2. to come and enjoy a fun-filled guests from the Atlantic coast. RV Featuring street sales, stage weekend of entertainment, multi- camping on site. AUGUST 1-3 entertainment, celebrity dinner, sport relay, boat races, boat poker street parade, lobster suppers, run, water games, midway, Miss JULY 26 CALEDONIAN CLUB talent shows, harness racing, Queen of the Sea pageant, family CRAPAUD EXHIBITION OF PEI ANNUAL PEI Maritime Midways, spelling bee, barbecue and mussels. Children’s 658-2787 HIGHLAND GAMES children’s entertainment and Sink games and so much more! Fun for [email protected] 566-2082; [email protected] or Swim boat race. Family fun for the whole family! www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com Eldon, Lord Selkirk Provincial Park. everyone. Visit Summerside Crapaud Exhibition Grounds and Friday, beginning 1 pm: step Lobster Carnival Week 2008. JULY 18-20 Actiplex Facility. Elmer MacDonald. dancing competitions, 6:30 pm WEST POINT LIGHTHOUSE Livestock, 4-H displays, food, official opening, 7 pm Scottish JULY 11-13 FESTIVAL & BOAT RACE barrel racing, Rising Stars, home- concert. Saturday, 10 am: highland ABEGWEIT FIRST NATION 859-1274/1674 cooked meals, cattle show, dancing competitions, traditional 10TH POW WOW www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com children’s midway, Holstein heifer athletic competitions, Scottish 676-2353; fax 676-3206 O’Leary RR2, C0B 1V0. Alvin Smith/ show, activities, home arts, concert and kilted golf tournament. [email protected] Karla Williams. Adult dances, entertainment. Concert, July 24; Kilted Pace, Pinette Raceway, Sun, Scotchfort. Deana Bernard, Box 36, children’s events, lobster pan/Xactic parade, July 25. 2 pm. For information on highland Mount Stewart, C0A 1T0. Chief tank races, trivia, fishing boat races, dancing, contact Barbara Brown Brian Francis, his Council, and the boat parade of lights, street parade, Yorke, (902) 836-4675; step dancing, 56 people of the Abegweit First competitions, good food and more. contact Sarah Hay, (902) 940-2059. AUGUST 1-3 AUGUST 16-17 SEPTEMBER 27-28 TIGNISH IRISH 16TH ANNUAL ABEGWEIT 10TH ANNUAL PRINCE FOLK FESTIVAL POW WOW SEPTEMBER 12-14 EDWARD ISLAND STUDIO 882-3446 892-5314 EASTERN KINGS TOUR WEEKEND www.tignishirishfolkfestival.com [email protected] EXHIBITION 368-6300; fax 368-6301 West Prince Heritage Property, www.ncpei.com www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com www.peibusinessdevelopment.com Chaisson Rd. Ceilidhs, pub, golf Panmure Island Cultural Park, Box 435, Souris, PE, C0A 2B0. Island-wide. Marie Walsh. This tournament, car rally, Irish Gaspreaux. Jayne Temere, or Pow Please check website for dates and Island-wide event features open breakfast and outdoor concert. Wow Committee, 6 FJ McAulay details. houses at artists’ and craft Court, Charlottetown, C1A 9M7. AUGUST 7-16 producers’ studios throughout the Come and take part in Prince SEPTEMBER 19-21 Island. Pick up your official Prince OLD HOME WEEK/PEI Edward Island’s 16th Annual PEI INTERNATIONAL Edward Island Studio Tour Map at PROVINCIAL EXHIBITION Abegweit Pow Wow. A Pow Wow any PEI Visitor Information 629-6623; fax 629-3467 is a time for Aboriginal Peoples SHELLFISH FESTIVAL Centre. oldhomeweek@peiprovincialexhi and visitors alike to join together toll free 1-866-955-2003 bition.com in dancing, visiting, renewing old www.peishellfish.com www.oldhomeweekpei.com friendships and making new ones. Historic Charlottetown Waterfront. Grounds of Charlottetown Driving This is a time to renew thoughts of A celebration of PEI shellfish Park/Civic Centre. PEI’s family-fun the old ways and to preserve a rich including oysters, lobsters, mussels OCTOBER 11-13 fair! Old Home Week is a more- heritage. There will be traditional and clams. Featuring great ISLAND EAST CYCLING than-century-old tradition of Island drumming, singing, dancing, entertainment, the PEI/World EVENT #2 summers! Showcasing livestock, sweats, a sacred fire and sweet Invitational Oyster Shucking 583-2412; 566-5974 light and heavy horses, 4-H grass ceremonies. Everyone is Championships, the PEI/ www.islandtrails.ca displays and Women’s Institute welcome to attend. Absolutely no International Chowder Confederation Trail. Day one, St. home arts and crafts. Featuring alcohol or drugs are permitted on Championships, culinary demos Peters to Souris; day two, Mount live, daily family entertainment the grounds. and much more. Stewart/St. Teresa to Montague; day and Campbell Amusements. three, Iona to Wood Islands. Grace Charlottetown Driving Park AUGUST 17 SEPTEMBER 20 Blackett. A fall recreational cycling features 15 harness racing cards ISLAND CHOCOLATES event for all ages. Trail officers culminating with the prestigious THE GREAT BIG CORN BOIL! 963-3111 COMPANY CHOCOLATE accompany participants. Gold Cup & Saucer Race. www.landtrust.ca FESTIVAL Refreshments available at each destination. Visit website for AUGUST 9 Cavendish Boardwalk, Cavendish. 658-2320; toll free 1-800-565-2320 Taste fresh Island corn on the cob, [email protected] further details. PRINCE COUNTY FIDDLERS dipped in butter and sprinkled www.islandchocolates.ca IN CONCERT, WITH with salt. Mmmm... Celebrate the Victoria-by-the-Sea, 7 Main St. We OCTOBER 18-19 SPECIAL GUESTS first harvest of PEI’s delicious corn are celebrating our 20th anniversary BMO NESBITT BURNS 836-3844/436-9811 and enjoy a full afternoon of free with a Chocolate Festival: lectures PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND [email protected] PEI entertainment. All proceeds and demonstrations, chocolate MARATHON Community Gardens Arena, Garden are donated to the L.M. tasting, best brownie contest, 628-1861 Dr., Kensington. Fiddle music and Montgomery Land Trust. 1-4 pm. movies, chocolate therapist and www.princeedwardislandmara step dancing from Prince Edward special chocolate-themed meals at thon.com Island. Featuring solo and group AUGUST 22-24 the Victoria Village Inn and the North Shore to Charlottetown. performances in the Scottish, Irish Landmark Café, and much more! A great weekend for the whole and Acadian traditions. 8-10 pm. PROVINCIAL PLOWING General admission $8, 6 and under free. MATCH AND AGRICULTURE family! Participate in the marathon SEPTEMBER 20-21 (a Boston Marathon qualifier). Family rates available. Tickets available FAIR (DUNDAS) 11TH ANNUAL 70 MILE at the door. No reserve seating. 583-2723; fax 583-2723 Half-marathon run or walk, 10k www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com COASTAL YARD SALE run or walk, kids’ spud run or the AUGUST 15 Dundas Fairground. George & 962-3761 corporate relay. Add to this the Melaney Matheson. Agricultural [email protected] Health and Wellness Expo, Pasta GOLD CUP PARADE www.woodislands.ca/yardsale 628-8801; fax 566-9214 displays, family activities, Party and our legendary PEI [email protected] livestock, entertainment, great Southeastern PEI. Yard sales galore, hospitality. It’s not just an event, www.goldcupparade.ca food, youth talent, RV hook-up. 150+ sites. Food, fun, antiques, it’s an experience. Make your Downtown Charlottetown. Street Check website for details. toys to trucks. Explore Orwell to plans now to join us October 18-19. parade with 50 floats, bands and Beach Point, Kilmure to Wood It’s a weekend you’ll never forget! giant helium balloons. 10 am. AUGUST 29-31 Islands. Booklet online or at Visitor Information Centres mid- AUGUST 15-17 L’EXPOSITION AGRICOLE September. Daily, 9 am-4 pm. ET LE FESTIVAL ACADIEN WEST PRINCE RED CLAY DE LA RÉGION ÉVANGÉLINE BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FESTIVAL 882-3461/853-2807 [email protected] www.redclaybluegrassfestival. piczo.com Located in Tignish at West Prince Heritage Property, Chaisson Rd. Featuring bluegrass and old-time music bands from across Canada and USA. Gates open Aug 13, 1 pm. 854-3300; fax 854-3533 AUGUST 15-20 www.expositionfestival.com Abram-Village. Rte 124, Box 37, KENSINGTON COMMUNITY Wellington, C0B 2E0. Judging of HARVEST FESTIVAL livestock, crafts, foods, 4-H projects. 836-3509; fax 836-3848 Top-notch Acadian entertainment, [email protected] parade, contests, lobster suppers, www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com horse pull, pole climbing, three-/ Robert Wood, Box 301, Kensington, four-wheeler pull, youth talent, C0B 1M0. Come and celebrate with strongman competition, etc. our community. Street parade, RV camping on site. pageants, competitions, contests, games, great food, youth talent, food sampling and demonstrations, family activities and more. 57