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PEI Summerside Accommodation and Hotel
PEI Summerside Accommodation and Hotel
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Originally named - Abegweit (cradled on the waves) - by the Native American people, Prince Edward Island continues to celebrate with festivals by the sea. Every year, PEI holds more than 30 fun-filled festivals. Find out about Prince Edward Island' popular festivals by the sea.
Prince Edward Island: Festivals by the Sea
If you visit Prince Edward Island, it is impossible to leave without taking in one of their fabulous and fun festivals by the sea. Prince Edward Island festivals include over 30 fun-filled events from music festivals to drama festivals to food festivals. From sports to comedy to fireworks, there is something for everyone at Prince Edward Island festivals.
The entertaining exhibitions and spirited Prince Edward Island events focus on specific PEI themes. Some festivals honor the roots of Prince Edward Island's people and celebrate Irish and Scottish traditions as well as English and French culture through song and dance. Fiddlers and step dancers can add life to any festival. Other festivals focus on Prince Edward's Island food an array of local produce and shellfish.
The PEI International Shellfish Festival (referred to as the Biggest Kitchen Party in Atlantic Canada) is held in Charlottetown in September. In addition, there is the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival. The Island Chocolates Company Chocolate Festival offers some sweet entertainment. Other agricultural festivals focus on Prince Edward Island's produce including everything from potatoes to wild blueberries.
Prince Edward Island festivals allow island farmers and producers to display their wares. The exhibitions are top-of-the line but PEI festivals include all kinds of activities. Visitors can view the island's bounty being prepared in time-honored fashion. Everyone can enjoy the dory races or watch a parade wind through town.
PEI festivals have performances, competitions, and pageants. Kids always enjoy a festival especially a Prince Edward Island festival. Sack races, pony rides, and face painting make for a pleasant afternoon and lasting memories.
Since you are in Prince Edward Island, you cannot have a festival without "Anne of Green Gables!" The red-haired darling of Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel is celebrated throughout the island. Check out Anne of Green Gables the Musical' in Charlottetown and "Anne & Gilbert the Musical," (a musical about Anne of Green Gables and her love) at VictoriaBy-the-Sea.
Anne' is not the only one in love' on Prince Edward Island. Of course, there are the love-struck couples strolling on the beach with the wind in their hair and the starlight showing them the way. Yet everyone falls in love at Prince Edward Island festivals at least with beautiful PEI.
Prince Edward Island Festivals
Seasonal Events
1. May 14 September 26
Ceilidh at the Irish Hall, Charlottetown Music, song and dance in the Irish, Scottish & local traditions
2. May 14 October
Murray Harbour Drama Club Ceilidhs, Charlottetown Lunch accompanied by local entertainment
3. June October
Culinary Boot Camps, Charlottetown Cooking classes
4. June 17 October 9
The Charlottetown Festival, Charlottetown Musical theatre, outdoor performances, gallery exhibitions, dining and hopping.
5. June 23 September 19
Anne & Gilbert the Musical, VictoriaBy-the-Sea Musical about Anne of Green Gables in love.
6. June 26 August 21
Summerside Summer Outdoor Concert Series, Summerside Live outdoor music.
7. June 27 September 12
New Dominion Ceilidhs, New Dominion Celtic and traditional music and dance.
8. June 28 September 13
Kensington Ceilidhs, Kensington Celtic and folk music & dance.
9. June 28 September 15
Brackley Beach Ceilidhs with Cynthia MacLeod & Friends, Brackley Beach Traditional song and dance.
10. June 30 August 25
Wednesday Evening with L.M. Montgomery, Bideford Readings from L.M. Montgomery's writings.
11. July August
Ceilidh on the Water, Montague Live entertainment cruise.
The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada, Summerside Celtic dance, music and song.
12. July August 26
Eddie May Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, Stanley Bridge Country Resort Entertaining evening meal.
13. July September
A Down East Tradition Featuring Lester Stubbert, Georgetown Musical theatre.
Fiery Faith & Fiddles, Clinton Irish step dance with traditional fiddlers.
14. July 3 September 19
Victoria Playhouse Festival, Victoria-by-the-Sea Live theatre, music, and concerts.
15. July 5 September 15
The Ross Family Ceilidh Live Music/Stepdancing Show, Cavendish Stepdancing and music.
16. July 7 August 25
Concerts in the Garden, Summerside Live music.
17. July 8 September 10
Sketch-22, Charlottetown Comedy theatre.
18. July 20 August 28
Anne of Green Gables the Musical, Charlottetown Theatrical musical.
And Even More Fun Events
19. 2-8 August
St. Peters Wild Blueberry Festival & Homecoming, St. Peters Bay Entertaining festival with various events.
20. 4-8 August
Tyne Valley Oyster Festival, Tyne Valley Food festival focusing on oysters.
21. 6-8 August
Caledonian Club of PEI Annual PEI Highland Games, Lord Selkirk Provincial Park Scottish music, dance, games, and golf.
22. 12-21 August
PEI Provincial Exhibition/Old Home Week, Charlottetown Exhibition and festival events.
23. 14 August
Prince County Fiddlers in Concert, with Special Guests, Kensington Fiddlers and step dancing.
24. 20 August
Gold Cup Parade, Charlottetown Street parade.
25. 27-29 August
Provincial Plowing Match and Agricultural Fair Dundas, Cardigan Agricultural fair.
26. 2-5 September
L'Exposition agricole et le festival acadien de la region Evangeline, Wellington
27. Agricultural festival with Acadian entertainment.
28. 17-19 September
PEI International Shellfish Festival, Charlottetown Food festival featuring shellfish.
29. 18 September
Island Chocolates Company Chocolate Festival, Victoria-by-the-Sea Food festival with a chocolate theme.
30. 18-19 September
70-Mile Coastal Yard Sale, Wood Islands Yard sales along the Wood Island coast.
31. 24 September 3 October
Fall Flavours Prince Edward Island, various locations across the island Island-wide food festival.
32. 15-17 October
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