Prince Edward Island Events
If date reads previous year, we assume same dates this year. Check individual website.
The
College of Piping Celtic Festival
Description: The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of
Canada is pleased to present a summer long Celtic Festival. The Summerside
Highland Gathering kicks off the season on the last full weekend in June and the
Celtic Concert Series runs through July and August. with Come to the Ceilidh
evening concerts on a nightly basis and daytime Mini-concerts and Tours Monday
through Friday. If you are traveling as a group, you may be able to enjoy a
custom performance and tour or take part in our educational programming - any
time of year.
Date: June 27, 2003 - September 20, 2003
City: Summerside Prince Edward Island
Summerside
Highland Gathering
Description: Celtic entertainment with concerts, Ceilidhs,
fiddling, & children's activities. Daily & eekend passes available. The
entire weekend is a great big Ceilidh - relax in the entertainment tent where
you can sit in the shade and enjoy the musical talents of East-coast favourites.
Pipers, dancers, large men in kilts tossing heavy objects over, under, and
around and all the time hearing the sound of bagpipes. This is a little of what
you will encounter when you walk onto the Summerside Highland Games field. The
Games are a celebration of the Highland arts of piping, dancing, drumming, and
all things Scottish. The piping part of the day begins early with the solo
competitions in the morning. In addition to the competitions are concerts, a
children's area, entertainment, and a beer tent.
Date: June 27, 2003 - June 29, 2003
City: Summerside
Prov: Prince Edward Island
Come
to the Ceilidh
Description: A finale to the College of Piping Concert Series
held each year in the luxurious venue, Confederation Centre of the Arts. The
College of Piping faculty and students take the stage for a memorable evening of
traditional music, song, and dance. The College of Piping Pipe Band, The College
of Piping Dance Company, fiddlers, and singers will delight the audience with
their traditional and contemporary medleys and choreographies.
Date: September 20, 2003
City: Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown
Prov: Prince Edward Island
Lex Pate ~ Events Coordinator
The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada
619 Water St E ~ Summerside, PEI, C1N 4H8
p 902-436-5377 f 902-436-4930 1-877-BAG-PIPE
collegeofpiping.com
Festivals
and Events PEI is a federation of festivals, events, and suppliers which
includes over 80 members.
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Mile Coastal Yard Sale Description: The yard sale of your dreams! Antiques, art and collectibles are for sale at more than 100 sites in Wood Islands and area. Lots of Island made food also. Date: September 21,2002 - September 22,2002 City: Southeastern PEI. Prov: Prince Edward Island
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Festival Name: The Festival of the Fathers Description: The Festival of the Fathers celebrates its 11th year commemorating our beginnings as a Nation and the cultural influences that existed at that time. Date: August 29,2002 - September 1,2002 City: Charlottetown Prov: Prince Edward Island |
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Festival Name: 26th Annual Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival Description: The Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival was originally created to preserve Prince Edward Island's tradition of music. In 2002 the festival will be celebrating its 26th year. Date: July 19,2002 - July 21,2002 City: Rollo Bay Prov: Prince Edward Island |
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Festival Name: British Car Days Description: British car and motorcycle show. British vehicles from Maritimes and New England. Offering parts market, many prizes and trophies. Three days of exciting events for show participants. Car show open to general public from 11:00am-5:00pm Saturday, July 14. Date: July 12,2002 - July 14,2002 City: South Rustico Prov: Prince Edward Island |
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Festival Name: College of Piping Celtic Festival Description: This unique,summer-long festival offers Highland games as well as Sunday to Thursday ceilidhs during the months of July and August as well as a Gala Performance of Come to the Ceilidh on September 21. Free mini-concerts and tours are offered three tmes a day Monday to Friday during July and August. Date: June 28,2002 - September 21,2002 City: Summerside Prov: Prince Edward Island |
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Festival Name: Festival of Lights Description: Our nations Biggest Birthday Bash east of Ottawa! Date: June 28,2002 - July 1,2002 City: Charlottetown Prov: Prince Edward Island |
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Festival Name: SUNSPLASH BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL Description: The Sunsplash Beach Music Festival features Reggae, Blues, and rock. The festival offers a beach volleyball and 3 on 3 beach soccer tournament Date: June 22,2002 - June 23,2002 City: City of Port Colborne Prov: Prince Edward Island |
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Festival Name: Evening Frolic Description: The 2hour show features traditional toe tapping Down East Music, and includes some of the Atlantic Region's best entertainers. Located in Cavendish on route 6 the entertainment complex with it's 24 foot fiddle entertains thousands of people each year. Bring your camera. As well. be sure to keep the first weekend in August open for our Big Fiddlers & Followers Weekend. See you in 2002! Date: June 18,2002 - September 17,2002 City: Cavendish Prov: Prince Edward Island |
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Festival Name: The Charlottetown Festival Description: Please see web site for current list of performances and exhibitions. Date: May 29,2002 - October 12,2002 City: Charlottetown Prov: Prince Edward Island |
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Festival Name: PEI Storytelling Festival Description: In Charlottetown, storytellers from the island and around the world weave magic from different cultures and different eras, with workshops and a gala evening. Date: September 20,2001 - September 23,2001 City: Charlottetown Prov: Prince Edward Island |
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Festival Name: Exposition Agricole et Festival Acadien de la Région Évangéline Description: Lobster suppers, parade, horse pull, woodsmen competitions, handcraft & food displays and typical Acadian-style entertainment abound at this Abram Village festival. Date: August 31,2001 - September 2,2001 City: Wellington Prov: Prince Edward Island |
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Festival Name: The Indian River Festival Description: World-class musicians perform an eclectic mix of classical, choral and Celtic music at historic St. Mary's Church. Performances every Sunday night in that time period at 8pm. Selective Friday evenings we have mid summer magic Aug 1-4. This year is the 100th anniversay of the church. Date: August 25,2001 - June 30,2002 City: Indian River Prov: Prince Edward Island |
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Festival Name: Rik Barron's Kid's Ceilidh Description: Various locations across PEI. An hour of friendly folk music and fun. Get your toes tappin' and your hands clappin' with this great children's entertainer. Date: July 9,2001 - August 3,2001 City: Various Locations Prov: Prince Edward Island |
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Festival Name: 24rd Annual PEI Street Rod Association Show n' Shine Description: The oldest and one of the largest outdoor car shows in Eastern Canada featuring street rod, antique, special interest and classic cars. Date: July 6,2001 - July 8,2001 City: Montague Prov: Prince Edward Island |
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Festival Name: Victoria Playhouse Festival Description: Housed in an intimate heritage theatre, this festival celebrates Maritime culture with professional repertory theatre, comedy, storytelling and concerts. Date: June 18,2001 - September 1,2001 City: Victoria Prov: Prince Edward Island |
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Festival Name: Biggest Backyard Barbeque Description: Part of the Home Grown Festival Series, featuring PEI pork and potatoes, BBQ demonstrations and competitions, exhibits, entertainment, outdoor activites, how-to demonstrations for building decks, planting gardens and other backyard projects. Lots of "family fun" featuring the best of Island products and talent. Date: June 16,2001 - June 17,2001 City: Charlottetown Prov: Prince Edward Island |
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| Festivals
and Events PEI is a federation of festivals, events, and suppliers
which includes over 80 members. |
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Festival Name: 34rd Annual Community Harvest Festival Description: Country Fair Date: August 18,2000 - August 23,2000 City: Community Gardens Arena, Kensington Prov: Prince Edward Island |