October 10, 2019 – BizBash—North America’s #1 resource for event industry trends, ideas, and inspiration—has named the PEI International Shellfish Festival to its 2019 list of Top 100 Events in Canada. These annual experiences have continued to break barriers, challenge the norm, and push limits to reach and engage audiences in a thoughtful way. The… [Read More…]
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Brad Smith to co-host Feast and Frolic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Wednesday, September 5, 2018) The Fall Flavours Festival largest Signature Event, Feast and Frolic presented by Lobster Fishers of PEI, is taking place at the Charlottetown Event Grounds on Thursday September 13, 2018. The kick off to the Prince Edward Island International ... [Read More...]
Six young chefs to compete in Junior Chef Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Wednesday August 15, 2018) A new event at the Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival will allow young chefs to showcase their cooking talents and compete for a $1,000 cash prize. The Junior Chef Challenge presented by Dairy Farmers of Canada will be hosted by ... [Read More...]
Fall Flavours and PEI International Shellfish Festivals to Get Boost from Local Food Advocates
Charlottetown, PE, August 3, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A group of twelve social media savvy Islanders with a passion for local food have been recruited to help build awareness of the PEI Fall Flavours Festival and PEI International Shellfish Festival. This new initiative represents a ... [Read More...]
Six culinary stars from Top Chef Canada to compete at the Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Friday July 13, 2018) Oysters, mussels and lobster take centre stage during this four-day celebration of PEI’s world-famous shellfish. Join Chefs Lynn Crawford and Michael Smith for a jam-packed schedule of exciting culinary competitions and demos by day, and roof-raising ... [Read More...]
Canada’s Largest Shellfish Festival Enters Year 23!
For Immediate Release May 25, 2018 – Charlottetown, PE The Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival, Canada’s largest festival in honour of shellfish will celebrate 23 years as the ever-popular event returns to downtown Charlottetown from September 13-16, 2018. The Festival showcases ... [Read More...]
P.E.I. believed to have regained world record of longest lobster roll
The P.E.I. International Shellfish Festival may soon have to find a bigger venue if organizers hope to keep the world record for the longest lobster roll. From left, Alberton resident Michael King, of the P.E.I. Fishermen’s Association and Christine White, also with the association, cut up the ... [Read More...]
