PEI International Shellfish Festival

PEI International Shellfish Festival SEPT 17-20, 2026 | The greatest celebration of PEI shellfish in the world! SHELL-EBRATING YEAR 30 IN 2026! 🎻✨

September 19-22 2024 | The Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival is the "Biggest Kitchen Party in Atlantic Canada," boasting Good Friends, Good Times, Good Music and Lots of World Famous Prince Edward Island Shellfish. We are on:
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🥔🦪 Chowder lovers, this one’s for you!Watch some of PEI’s top chefs and cooks battle it out for the PEI Potato Seafood C...
06/20/2026

🥔🦪 Chowder lovers, this one’s for you!

Watch some of PEI’s top chefs and cooks battle it out for the PEI Potato Seafood Chowder Championship, presented by the Prince Edward Island Potato Board. Competitors will showcase creative and delicious ways to pair PEI Potatoes with oysters, mussels, and other fresh Island shellfish in a quest for chowder glory. 🍲🏆

From classic favourites to bold new twists, this competition is packed with flavour, fun, and plenty of Island pride.

🎟️ Tickets for the PEI International Shellfish Festival are selling fast - and prices increase June 27! Secure yours now and be part of the festival’s 30th anniversary celebration before rates go up.

Shellfish, chowder, live entertainment, competitions, and unforgettable East Coast vibes… all waiting for you this September! 🦞🎉

Buttery lobster on the mind 🦞 🧈
06/19/2026

Buttery lobster on the mind 🦞 🧈

06/19/2026

Surprise Dad with tickets to the PEI International Shellfish Festival this Father's Day!

Witness the thrill of oyster shucking competitions and indulge in the best seafood in the world! Make it a day to remember and grab your tickets now!🦪🙌

https://peishellfish.com/tickets/

SIGNAL HILL IS COMING TO THE PEI INTERNATIONAL SHELLFISH FESTIVAL! 🎶🦪The PEI International Shellfish Festival’s 30th Ann...
06/18/2026

SIGNAL HILL IS COMING TO THE PEI INTERNATIONAL SHELLFISH FESTIVAL! 🎶🦪

The PEI International Shellfish Festival’s 30th Anniversary celebrations continue on Friday, September 18 with one of the most iconic East Coast bands of all time - SIGNAL HILL! Signal Hill

Known for their incredible four-part harmonies, crowd-favourite singalongs, and unmistakable Newfoundland energy, Signal Hill has become a staple of East Coast culture, performing across Canada and beyond. Now they’re bringing the party to Charlottetown for a night you won’t want to miss.

Pair legendary live music with fresh PEI seafood, ice-cold drinks, world-class culinary competitions, oyster shucking, and the unbeatable atmosphere that makes the PEI International Shellfish Festival one of Atlantic Canada’s must-attend events. 🦞🦪🍻

🎉 Celebrating 30 years of shells, shucks, songs, and unforgettable memories.

⚠️ Ticket prices increase June 27!

Don’t wait until the last minute - grab your tickets now, save money, and be part of PEI’s biggest celebration of food, music, and East Coast culture.

🎟️ Get your tickets today before prices go up!

🦪 SEPTEMBER 17. ONE NIGHT. DON’T MISS IT. 🦪Feast & Frolic, presented by the Lobster Fishers of PEI, is back to kick off ...
06/18/2026

🦪 SEPTEMBER 17. ONE NIGHT. DON’T MISS IT. 🦪

Feast & Frolic, presented by the Lobster Fishers of PEI, is back to kick off the 30th Anniversary of the PEI International Shellfish Festival presented by the Dairy Farmers of PEI! 🎉

Forget the traditional sit-down dinner - this is an immersive East Coast food celebration packed with incredible flavours, live culinary experiences, fresh seafood, local producers, and the hospitality PEI is famous for.

🦪 Chef-attended stations
🦞 Seafood & harvest tables
🔥 Live cooking experiences
🌾 Local producers
🍁 Atlantic Canadian flavours
🎶 An unforgettable night of food, drink, and celebration

📅 September 17
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

⚠️ This event sells out every year, and tickets are already moving. Secure yours now before they’re gone!

Full menu coming soon. 🎟️

Sponsored by Maritime Marine Supply

🦞 PEI’s favourite crustacean is having a moment. Happy National Lobster Day! 🌊 What’s your favourite way to indulge in l...
06/15/2026

🦞 PEI’s favourite crustacean is having a moment. Happy National Lobster Day! 🌊 What’s your favourite way to indulge in lobster?

🦪 Think you’ve got what it takes to be PEI’s fastest shucker?The PEI Oyster Shucking Championship, presented by Irish Po...
06/13/2026

🦪 Think you’ve got what it takes to be PEI’s fastest shucker?

The PEI Oyster Shucking Championship, presented by Irish Point Oysters, is back at the PEI International Shellfish Festival! Watch as top competitors battle it out for the chance to claim the coveted PEI Oyster Shucking Champion title, showcasing the skill, speed, and presentation that make PEI oysters world-famous.

Ready to step up to the table? Competitor registration is now open!

🎟️ Spectators, don’t miss your chance to cheer them on live - and grab your festival tickets before prices increase at the end of the month!

Whether you’re competing, cheering, or simply celebrating everything we love about PEI seafood, this is one Shellfish Festival event you won’t want to miss.

Register today and secure your tickets now! 🦪🔥 > peishellfish.ca

🎸 GIRLS NIGHT OUT takes over the PEI International Shellfish Festival on September 18!PEI’s premier tribute to the legen...
06/11/2026

🎸 GIRLS NIGHT OUT takes over the PEI International Shellfish Festival on September 18!

PEI’s premier tribute to the legendary women of Canadian rock, Girls Night Out brings the hits of Sass Jordan, Alannah Myles, Alanis Morissette, Bif Naked, Avril Lavigne, The Headpins, Toronto, JJ Wilde and more to the stage for one unforgettable night.

Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Elise Moher and backed by an all-star lineup of Island musicians, this high-octane show delivers soaring vocals, killer guitar work, driving rhythms, and all the iconic anthems that defined generations of Canadian rock.

Get ready to sing, dance, and rock out as Girls Night Out keeps the spirit of Canadian rock alive at the 2026 PEI International Shellfish Festival.

🎟️ 🦪 🎵 Ticket prices increase June 27 - haul in your tickets now and save before the next wave rolls in! > peishellfish.com

Girls Night Out

100 days to go! 🦪🎉The countdown is officially ON for the PEI International Shellfish Festival, and you won’t want to mis...
06/09/2026

100 days to go! 🦪🎉

The countdown is officially ON for the PEI International Shellfish Festival, and you won’t want to miss what we have in store this year.

From world-class culinary competitions and incredible live entertainment to the freshest shellfish on the Island, the biggest celebration of PEI seafood is getting closer by the day.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now and save - prices increase soon! > peishellfish.com

Life on Prince Edward Island begins and ends with the ocean. 🌊 🦪 🦞 The sea feeds our communities, supports our livelihoo...
06/08/2026

Life on Prince Edward Island begins and ends with the ocean. 🌊 🦪 🦞

The sea feeds our communities, supports our livelihoods, inspires our adventures, and creates the breathtaking landscapes we call home.

This World Oceans Day, take a moment to appreciate the waters that surround us and the role they play in island life. 💙

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