SUMMARY

Naturally, Cavendish, Prince Edward Island has a summer festival to honor Anne of Green Gales. Yet Cavendish has festivals, as well, to celebrate country music, the seashore, and island treasures. Take a tour of Cavendish Festivals 2010.

Cavendish PEI - Festivals 2010

Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, holds fun-filled events throughout the year. Some of the best-attended Cavendish events are the city's festivals which are held annually from late spring to early autumn. Enjoy seasons of festival fun in charming Cavendish.

2010 Cavendish Festivals

1. Village of North Rustico/Resort Municipality Yard Sale

May 29 - Hidden treasures await you in Cavendish, PEI! This impressive yard sale involves the entire community. This spring event has been known to unearth more than one special PEI treasure.

2. Marco Polo Land presents Country Jamboree

June 18-19 - Island country music favorites, including 2010 PEI Music Award nominee and 2010 ECMA double showcase artist, Johnny Oliver and Band, take the stage for a weekend of fun country festivities. Weekend show tickets are only $30.

3. Indian River Music Festival

June 27-September 22 - A June-September celebration of music! The Indian River Music Festival* is held near Kensington at St. Mary's Church. The 2010 lineup is unbelievable in the scope and variety of talent. (View the entire roster of talent at the end of this article).

4. Canada Day Celebrations

July 1 - Everyone celebrates Canada Day! Prince Edward Island's Canada Day fireworks light up the night sky. Head to North Rustico for a parade, fireworks, and tons of fun entertainment and activities.

5. Cavendish Beach Music Festival

July 7-11 - PEI's big ticket music festival of the summer! Superstar acts for Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2010 include Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and, Emerson Drive. A rockin' party in "The Kitchen," five days of super fun for the whole family, and an entire week of excellent local and international music! Enjoy some good times and 'classic' moments with out-of-this-world entertainment and - thanks to the PEI International Motoring Festival Organization - a classic car and motorcycle show.

6. Canada's Seashore Festival

July 17-18 - Canada's Seashore Festival, a colorful family-oriented festival, is held on the shores around Cavendish. Have fun at the seashore with children's activities, tales of the sea with the Bearded Skipper, the 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Race, and other seaside festivities.

7. 3rd Annual Anne of Green Gables Children's Festival

August 21-22 - This two-day celebration is held at the home of one of PEI's most famous characters - Anne Shirley - the lovable red-haired girl from the acclaimed novel - Anne of Green Gables. This children's festival celebrates 'Anne' and her creator - PEI author - Lucy Maud Montgomery.

8. Stanley Bridge River Days Festival

August 27-29 - This fun and informative eco-tourism festival in Stanley Head hopes to raise awareness of the local watershed. This entertaining festival features live music, boat parade of lights and bridge lighting, teddy bear picnic, and a farmer's market, as well as a brunch and ceilidh.

9. Picnic at Cavendish Grove, PEI National Park

September 26 - Savor a taste or two of PEI flavor! Enjoy a gourmet picnic prepared by some of PEI's culinary masters. Tourists and locals 'meet and greet' in the picturesque setting of the PEI National Day Park. Visitors can go on the Tasting Trails Walk, explore a farmer's market, or just relax and take in the entertainment.

10. Fall Flavors - Island-Wide Fine Food Festival

September 3-30 - This exceptional food and wine festival celebrates authentic Prince Edward Island tastes and traditions. Visitors can enjoy the food, learn a new recipe, or attend food workshops such as the Cheese Lovers Paradise or Morning with a Chef. Although most of the events take place in Charlottetown, related activities will take place across the island during the festival.

Visitors to Prince Edward Island can always look forward to a unique mix of attractions. PEI has dozens of festivals but this tiny island can still offer the quiet joys of a pastoral paradise. Take part in the festival fun and enjoy the splendor of Prince Edward Island during Cavendish Festivals 2010.

*Indian River Music Festival

Sun, Jun 27 - Youth Legacy Performance

Fri, Jul 2 - Duo Gelato and Robert Kortgaard

Sun, Jul 4 - Songs for a New World

Fri, Jul 9 - The Halifax Camerata Singers

Sat, Jul 10 - Free Concert - Local Island Choirs

Sun, Jul 11 - Celtic Mass for the Sea

Fri, Jul 16 - Isabel Bayrakdarian & Serouj Kradjian

Sun, Jul 18 - Les Voix Baroques

Fri, Jul 23 - TorQ Percussion Ensemble

Sun, Jul 25 - Quartette

Fri, Jul 30 - Midsummer Magic

Sat, Jul 31 - Midsummer Magic

Sun, Aug 1 - Midsummer Magic

Fri, Aug 6 - David Myles

Sun, Aug 8 - Schubert in Vienna

Fri, Aug 13 - Gadelle

Sun, Aug 15 - Jazz with Don Fraser and Friends

Thu, Aug 19 - Catherine MacLellan, Old Man Luedecke & Saddle River String Band

Fri, Aug 20 - Viva Voce

Sat, Aug 21 - Island Ceilidh

Sun, Aug 29 - Meaghan Smith

Thu, Sep 9 - Jan Lisiecki

Sun, Sep 19 - Matt Andersen

Wed, Sep 22 - Wendy Nielsen & Robert Kortgaard