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Pride, tradition, folklore, family, stories, music, cuisine, livelihood…when we talk about celebrating the coast, we’re really talking about celebrating an entire way of life…we’re talking about the people of the North Cape Coastal Drive. And of course we’re talking about where you fit into the celebration equation. Find out more at www.northcapedrive.com.
Activities At St. Anthony’s Legion (Year Round)
Monday: Bingo 6:45pm, 45’s 7:30pm Tuesday: Shuffleboard 7:30pm Thursday: Darts 7pm &
Chase the Ace 9pm Thursday: Music Jam Session 7:30pm Friday: Cribbage 7pm, Trivia 8pm every 2nd Fri Saturday: Washer Toss 3pm
O ur Hee Haw show is a fun-filled afternoon of country music and comedy. Beginning at 2 p.m., St. Anthony’s very own version of the Buckaroo Band kicks off the show and hosts both traveling guest performers as well as local PEI talent. After a few songs and some knee-slapping jokes, you will be treated to a lovely light lunch prepared by Cousin Mary Gallant, famous for her delicious home cooking. The great afternoon wraps up a little after 4pm, leaving you with a smile on your face, a happy belly and some memories for the road. Showtime is the 2nd Sunday of the month at 2pm (unless otherwise posted ). General seating, Adults $10, Children $2. 38385 Veterans’ Memorial Hwy., B loomfield, PE. (902) 859-3404
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Activities at the Mont-Carmel Parish Hall
Variety show featuring local and other artists every Sunday night at 7pm from July 5th to August 30th.
Eleventh Annual Grand Ruisseau Song
Festival on September 25-27, featuring entertainment by local and invited artists, workshops and more. The hall is located at 5786 Route 11, across from the Mont-Carmel Church. T: (902) 854-3417 or (902) 854-2862; egallant@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Festivaldela chansonGrandRuisseau cooperativeculturelledemontcarmel.com
Events with the Lennox Island First Nation
• St. Anne’s Sunday Celebrations. – July 25 – Starting at 11 a.m. • 20th Annual Lennox Island Pow Wow – August 22-23 – Grand Entry at 1 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday) For more information email events@ lennoxisland.com or call (902) 831-3109.
Toe-Tappin’ Tunes ’n Tales during July & August
Each Tuesday evening, beginning July 7th until August 25th. The West Country H istorical Society is sponsoring an informal ceilidh starting at 7:30pm in support of the Bideford Parsonage Museum. Come out to the Britannia Hall, 816 Canada Road, Route 178, Tyne Valley, for an evening of music and stories from performers of all ages. Canteen service available. For more information contact (902) 831-3133.
St. Luke’s Hall Kitchen Party – Wed. evenings in June, July & August
Join us every Wednesday in June, July and August for an evening of great enter tainment. Shows start at 7:30pm with special guests. Entertainment varies from bluegrass, country & western, step-dancing and more. Frequent MC is Perry Batten. St. Luke’s Hall, O’Leary Corner, on the corner of Hwy 2 and 142. For more information contact Adrienne MacDonald @ (902) 206-1888.
Wednesday Evening with L.M. Montgomery
Each Wednesday evening during July and August, you are invited to join us at 7:30pm at the Bideford Parsonage M useum, 784 Bideford Road, Route 166. Guest readers read dramatically from the writings of L.M. Montgomery that were published 100 years ago, or guest speakers share their insights on this famous Prince Edward Island author and her writings. Everyone is welcome. A freewill offering in support of the Museum is appreciated. Light refreshments and conversation will follow. Join us at the Bideford P arsonage Museum on July 19th for our 21st Annual Strawberry Social. For more information call (902) 831-3133.
JUNE
Friday, June 19: Olde Fashioned Carnival
4pm to 7pm. Wyatt Historic Properties, 205 Prince Street, corner of Granville and Prince Streets. The lawns of Wyatt Heritage Properties are transformed into a Victorian-style carnival featuring five-cent carnival games, ten-cent tea tent and tea-leaf reader, clowns, petting farm, arm wrestling, tug of war, miniature horse rides, storytelling, carnival food and more. Admission is free. Something for all ages. (902) 432-1298. www.culturesummerside.com
June 26-28: 14th Annual St. Louis Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival
Featuring bluegrass and old-time music with this year’s bands: Dirt Road Alliance and Oxbow Mountain Boys (NS); Eddie Poirier & Grassline (NB); Two Plus Three, SK Bluegrass, Heartfelt Bluegrass, Jericho Road, Bluezone, Arsenault Brothers and Stiff Family Band (PEI). Gates open Thursday, June 25 th, at 1 p.m. with entertainment on Thursday evening. Stage performances all weekend. Open mic, workshops and a Sunday gospel show. Lots of jamming. Event taking place on St. Louis Community Center
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Grounds, 3563 Union Road, St. Louis, PEI. For more information, call Eileen Brown (902) 882-3056 or Wilma Jones (902) 882-3518.
June 26-July 1: 40th Annual Tignish Irish Moss Festival
Tignish and surrounding areas celebrate a weekend of summer fun at the Tignish I rish Moss Festival with adult entertainment, youth talent, community pageant, bubble run in the park, Canada Day celebrations and so much more! Activities are primarily hosted on the grounds of the Tignish Credit Union Arena at 207 Phillip Street in Tignish, PEI. S ome events will take place around the community, allowing visitors to experience our beautiful part of the province.
JULY
July 2: Activities at Linkletter Provincial Park
Linkletter Night in the Park. An evening concert featuring talented Island musicians. 7-9pm. For more information, call (902) 859-8790.
Highland Storm
Selected dates from July 8-August 4 The College of Piping, 619 Water St. East, Summerside PE C1N 4H8 (902) 436-5377 or 1-877-bag-pipe info@collegeofpiping.com
Presented by The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada along with the Confederation Bridge:
Highland Storm! This exhilarating evening of Celtic music and dance will captivate audiences with a stunning display of Highland and step dancers and breathtaking sounds of pipes and drums. Combined with haunting melodies of beautiful traditional songs and the consuming fire of the fiddle, you WILL be moved by this authentic experience. Prepare to sit tight and hold on. There’s a Storm coming! J uly 8: Opening Night July 9, 13, 15, 16, 17 July 19: 2pm matinee July 20, 22, 23, 27, 29, 30 Aug 1, 3 Aug 2: 2pm matinee Aug 4: Closing Night All shows at 7:30pm, unless marked as a 2pm matinee
July 8 - August 19: Concerts in the Garden
Wednesday evenings in July and August, Culture Summerside presents outdoor concerts on the lawn of the beautiful historic Wyatt Heritage Properties. On stage are local musicians and bands playing a variety of music. Admission is by donation. Wyatt’s homemade ice cream is sold during the break. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a relaxing evening of Island entertainment. 6:30–8:30pm, Wyatt Heritage Properties, 205 Prince Street (Corner of Granville and Prince Streets), Summerside. (902) 432-1298 www.culturesummerside.com
July 9 - 11: Summerside Lobster Carnival
Summerside’s primary festival since 1956 celebrates three Island passions: lobster, harness racing and good entertainment. Enjoy lobster food demonstrations and taste testing with Chef Robert Pendergast, feast on PEI lobster, view the best of standardbred harness racing, take in the music and acts of the entertainment tent, lobster trap stacking and lobster eating competitions, cardboard boat racing, sidewalk sale, parade, and enjoy the thrills of the first class midway. Free admission. Carnival grounds/ midway hours: 12 noon-11pm, Credit Union Place gr ounds, 511 Notre Dame Street, Summerside. (902) 432-1298 or (902) 786-7813 www .summersidelobstercarnival.website
July 9-12: 20th Annual Evangeline Bluegrass and Traditional Music Festival
Exhibition Grounds - Abram-Village, 1745 Route 124 - 52 km from the Confederation Bridge. US and Maritime performers. Open mic, workshops and jamming sessions. 150 RV serviced lots and rough camping open all week. Meals available at Resto-Bar La Trappe. Canteen facilities, first aid and security on site. Contact Raymond Bernard at (902) 854-2324. raymondbernard@eastlink.ca or www.evangelinebluegrassfestival.ca.
July 17, 18 & 19: 7th Annual Miminegash Fire Department Festival
Come immerse yourself in our local culture at the Miminegash Fire Department Festival. Enjoy live music, camping, canteen services, booths and games, 50/50, flea market, kids movies, pancake breakfast, toonie toss, washer toss, dunk tank, bingo, motorcycle run, Fireman’s Challenge, fireworks, and so much more.
July ??: DiverseCity Multicultural Festival
Celebrate multiculturalism with the PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada! Experience many cultural offerings including music, performances, displays, kids’ activities and delicious international food at this free, family-friendly event on Main Street, Alberton.
July 20, 21 & 22: Summerside Arts Festival
Summerside celebrates the vibrant Island arts community with a multi-component arts festival. Interact with artists, artisans, and musicians demonstrating and performing on the street, and enjoy talks, displays and concerts. For the full program and performance locations go to www.wyattheritagepropertiesinc.com or www.culturesummerside.com. Downtown Water Street/Wyatt Heritage P roperties, 205 Prince Street (Corner of Granville and Prince Streets) (902) 432-1298.
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July 23-25: Prince County Exhibition
Adult strongman competition, adult singing competition, youth talent competition, rising star competition, kitchen party, parade, horse pull, harness race, petting zoo, judging of livestock, flowers, crafts, food, 4-H projects, midway and much more! Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors and volunteers! Tel: (902) 853-3013 Email: pcex2013@gmail.com; www.peiae.ca/princecountyexhibition P .O. Box 169, Alberton, PE, C0B 1B0.
July 29-August 2: 56th Tyne Valley Oyster Festival
Come and enjoy one of PEI’s most exciting events with the Canadian Oyster Shucking Competition, where the best shuckers in the country come to compete. This year we are celebrating our 56th anniversary by featuring the best oysters in the world and the best music in Canada. Rock The Boat MusicFest on August 1st will feature some of Canada’s top musicians including Trooper, The Reklaws and Glass Tiger among others. For more information and a full schedule of events, go to www.tvoysterfest.ca. Camping and transportation packages available. Premier event of the Canadian Oyster Coast!
July 2 – October 8: Lot 7 Ceilidh
The 20th Annual Lot 7 Ceilidh Series to take place at St. Mark’s Hall, Burton, 8091 Route 14 - 10 km from Bloomfield Corner. Every Thursday evening, featuring different performers each week from July 2nd to October 8th. All shows begin at 7:30pm. Celtic, country and traditional music with fiddles, song and dancing. Lunch is served at intermission. Hall is air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. For Information, phone (902) 393-8528 or (902) 859-3333. After 6pm on Thursday evening, phone (902) 859-2013.
Join us at Jacques Cartier Provincial Park for entertainment, activities and fun for the whole family. July 9: Jacques Cartier Night in the Park. An evening concert featuring talented Island musicians. 7-9pm. July 11: Christmas in Jacques Cartier Provincial Park. Decorate your camper and participate in many Christmasthemed activities throughout the park. 6-9pm. A ug. 2: Jacques Cartier Sandcastle Competition. Bring your buckets and build your best sandcastle. 1-2pm.
Aug. 7: Jacques Cartier Night in the Park. An evening concert featuring talented Island musicians. 7-9pm. Aug. 15: Halloween in Jacques Cartier Provincial Park. Halloween-themed activities in the activity centre and trick-or-treating. 6-9pm. For more information, call (902) 859-8790.
July 5: Cedar Dunes Sandcastle Competition. Bring your buckets and build your best sandcastle. 1-2pm. July 10: Christmas in Cedar Dunes Provincial Park. Decorate your camper and participate in many Christmasthemed activities throughout the park. 6-9pm. July 24: Cedar Dunes Night in the Park. Evening concert featuring talented Island musicians. 7-9pm. Aug. 14: Halloween in Cedar Dunes Provincial Park. Halloween-themed activities in the activity centre and trick-or-treating. 6-9pm. For more information, call (902) 859-8790.
AUGUST
August 1, 15 & 29: PEI Striped Bass Championship Fishing Tournament
August 1: 3pm-8pm August 15: 3pm-8pm August 29: 6am-11am
Come test your skills and enjoy 3 days of wonderful fishing. Registration fee: $180 per team (Goes towards prizes). Contest hosted by Richards Bait and Tackle, 184 Dock Road, Alberton. For more information call: (902) 231-2247.
August 16: 43rd Annual Blueberry Social Green Park Shipbuilding Museum and Yeo House
Enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon (1-4pm) on the grounds of a Victorian shipbuilder ’s home while indulging in delicious homemade blueberry pie and ice cream! Enjoy local entertainment as well as games and activities for all ages. Green Park Shipbuilding Museum and Yeo House is located at 360 Green Park Road, Port Hill. Phone (902) 831-7947 for information beginning in June. Visit our website at www.peimuseum.com.
August 21-23: West Prince Red Clay Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival
Featuring bluegrass and country music with bands from the Maritimes. Gates open Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 1pm with entertainment on Thursday evening. Open mic and a Sunday gospel show. Lots of jamming. Event taking place at 171 Chaisson Road, Tignish, PE. For more information, visit our website: www.redclaybluegrass.com.
August 23: St. Simon & St. Jude Parish Picnic
This is a traditional parish picnic at its best! After the 11am Mass, enjoy fantastic local entertainment, lobster and turkey suppers, games for the young and young at heart, canteen service, children’s activities, bingo, 50/50, lotteries and much more. A great time for locals and visitors alike; meet old friends and make new ones! See you there! 313 Church Street. Check out our website: www.stsimonandstjude.ca.
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SEPTEMBRE 2-6 septembre: L’Exposition agricole et le Festival acadien
A grand feast of Acadian food and lobster on Friday evening, lively Acadian-style entertainment throughout the weekend. Judging of dairy cattle, horses, poultry and rabbits. Horse-pulling contest and other competitions. Handicrafts, culinary and craft demonstrations. Lobster suppers, talent competitions, original parade, fiddling and step dancing. Evening dancing with great music and lots more! RV camping on site. (902) 854-3517 expositionfestival@gmail.com www.expositionfestival.com
September 20: Scarecrow Contest
Kool Breeze Farms Annual PEI Scarecrow Contest with wagon rides, scarecrows, games, music and loads of family fun. Check out the field of straw bale creations and try your luck in the corn maze (which is open from late summer to the end of October). Visit us at 231 Read Drive, Summerside, telephone (902) 436-1900 or like our Facebook page or visit our website www.koolbreezefarms.com for more info.
OCTOBER October 22: Historic Ghostwalk
Volunteer actors bring to life the history of Halloween and the darker side of Summerside and Island history in the annual Ghostwalk. Ten vignettes, researched from historic sources, and written with all ages in mind, are presented throughout the historic district of Summerside. Guided tours leave MacNaught every 10 minutes starting at 6:30pm. Tickets must be pre-booked at (902) 432-1332 to secure tour times. Dress for the weather. MacNaught History Centre and Archives, 75 Spring Street, Summerside. (902) 432-1332 www.culturesummerside.com
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