2018 Prince Edward Island, Canada 2018
Food Festivals, Trade Shows & Expos
(see also: 2015 - 2014 - 2012)
February 22, 2018 - 2nd PEI Organic Forum
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
ACORN and PEI COPC would like to invite you to join us for the second annual provincial organic forum. The Forum is an opportunity to gather the organic and farming community; to receive and provide updates on the past year and future plans; and to offer input to ACORN & PEI COPC on our 2018-19 activities.
February 23-24, 2018
International Potato Technology Expo
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
For nearly 20 years, the International Potato Technology Expo has been bringing potato growers, from across the Maritimes and beyond, together with the leading equipment manufacturers and product solutions that potato farmers depend on and trust. Attendance: 4,000
March 9-11, 2018 PEI Provincial Home Show
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Celebrating over 30 years making a house a home! Join us at the Eastlink Centre for the 2018 edition of the PEI Provincial Home Show! (also: www.mpltd.ca/homeshows/ ) Attendance: 13,000.
April 22, 2018 Earth Day - Worldwide
Growing out of the first Earth Day in 1970, Earth Day Network (EDN) works with over 22,000 partners in 192 countries to broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.
May 24-26, 2018 Festival of Wines
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Two nights of wine tasting with sparkling new features, including Friday's Grand Tasting. As you explore over 250 new and limited quantity wines from around the world, your tastebuds will be delighted with roving food stations. This year's festival will feature the wines of Spain.
June 10-14, 2018 Canadian Culinary Federation National Chefs Conference - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
55th Annual Conference. This international event brings chefs from around the world to compete and experience fine foods.
June 28-July 1, 2018
Tignish Irish Moss Festival
Tignish, Prince Edward Island, Canada
July 12-14, 2018
Summerside Lobster Carnival
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Community fun, cultural events /activities and culinary components including celebrity chef demonstrations, food samplings, special themed days, a mini midway for kids and families and much more. Steeped in tradition of celebrating the community, its culture and history with world famous PEI lobster, this event has been bringing residents and visitors together to enjoy family fun in Summerside for years.
July 16-22, 2018 PEI Potato Blossom Festival
O'Leary, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Miss PEI Potato Blossom pageant, farmers' banquet, farm machinery show, parade, talent show, car show, horse pull, fun run and entertainment.
July 26-29, 2018 Northumberland Fisheries Festival
Murray River, Prince Edward Island, Canada
A community tradition with lobster suppers, midway, parade, dory races, log rolling, poultry show, cooking demonstrations and firemen's challenge.
July 27-29, 2018 The 65th Annual Crapaud Exhibition
Crapaud, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Music, Exhibition, Heavy Horse Pulls and Western Horse Show.
August 1-5, 2018 Tyne Valley Oyster Festival
Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Home of the Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship. Get ready to party at the annual celebration of the oyster!
August 3-4, 2018 PEI Truck and Tractor Pull Championships
Crapaud, Prince Edward Island, Canada
August 4, 2018
Food Day Canada
Nationwide, Canada
The largest national food event in the country, encouraging and inspiring people to celebrate local food and community.
August 18-22, 2018
Kensington Harvest Festival
Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Canada
August 24-26, 2018 Provincial Plowing Match and Agriculture Fair
Dundas, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Experience the Dundas Fair, like you did when you were young! ... we still have that "Down Home" feel of an old-time country fair. So, come back and join us, and "Feed Your Country Soul!"
August 29-September 2, 2018
Evangeline Agricultural Exhibition and Acadian Festival
Abram-Village, Prince Edward Island, Canada
L'Exposition agricole et le Festival acadien de la région Évangéline. Sample some traditional Acadian dishes or watch the parade - it's one of best on the island. Other fun activities include craft displays, the ever-popular Music Jam and dancing, with devils to prod you on! Arts and culture aren't your thing? Then how about taking in the agricultural exhibition, where you can admire award-winning cows and horses and many other farm animals.
August 31-September 30, 2018 PEI Fall Flavours Festival
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
The Fall Flavours Festival, a month long culinary celebration highlighting authentic Island tastes and traditions, takes place during September in communities across Prince Edward Island. The Festival features a variety of acclaimed guest chefs hosting a wide range of unique culinary experiences.
September 8-16, 2018 Organic Week - Nationwide, Canada
Canada’s National Organic Week is the largest annual celebration of organic food, farming and products across the country.
September 13-16, 2018 PEI International Shellfish Festival
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Four days of jam packed activities with culinary demos, celebrity chefs, exciting (and delicious) chowder and oyster shucking competitions and Atlantic Canada's largest kitchen party!
September 21-22, 2018 PEI Beer Festival
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Part of the Fall Flavours Festival, this event is focused on educating visitors and Islanders alike on the art and craft of brewing and tasting beer. The festival always features a great variety of beers, live entertainment and food pairings. The city comes alive after the festival ends each night with live entertainment featured across the city at various venues! (also: www.discovercharlottetown.com/en/events-upcoming/fallflavours.php )
September 23, 2018 Great Island Grilled Cheese Challenge
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Come celebrate Canadian cheese at this outdoor event hosted by Dairy Farmers of Canada and the PEI Association of Chefs and Cooks. PEI's top chefs compete for the title of the Island Grilled Cheese Champion. Sample them all and pick your favourite. Meet local cheese makers and sample their cheeses. Our special guest is Food Network's Chef Anna Olson. She'll be cooking up a cheesy dessert inspired by Prince Edward Island cheese. Come out and meet Anna Olson and sample her cheesy dish.
October 8, 2018 - THANKSGIVING DAY CANADA
Nationwide, Canada
A day of thanksgiving celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. (2nd Mon. in Oct.)
November 26-28, 2018 Acorn Conference and Trade Show
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
ACORN (Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network) Organic Conference and Trade Show
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