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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🦪 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

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. 💙

06/08/2026

📣NOTICE: We've been made aware that a fraudulent email address is being used to solicit vendor applications on behalf of the PEI International Shellfish Festival.

Please be advised: this is a scam. We are not currently accepting vendor applications, and any such outreach did not come from our team.

Our one and only official email is [email protected]. If you're ever unsure whether a message is from us, don't hesitate to reach out through that address to verify.

We appreciate your vigilance and support. 🙏

🔥 The heat is on at the PEI International Shellfish Festival! 🔥Experience one of Canada’s longest-running and most prest...
06/06/2026

🔥 The heat is on at the PEI International Shellfish Festival! 🔥

Experience one of Canada’s longest-running and most prestigious culinary competitions as top chefs battle it out in the Garland Canada International Chef Challenge for a chance to take home the $10,000 grand prize. 👩🏻‍🍳 🧑🏾‍🍳

Watch world-class talent race against the clock, transform PEI shellfish into incredible dishes, and put their creativity, skill, and nerves to the ultimate test - all live on the festival stage.

🍽️ High stakes. Incredible food. Unforgettable entertainment.

Don’t miss your chance to see it all unfold in person. Grab your festival tickets now and be part of the action before prices increase! 🎟️

👨‍🍳 Think you’ve got what it takes? Competitor registration for the 2026 Garland Canada International Chef Challenge is also now open.

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🏆 Think you’ve got what it takes? Competition registration is now OPEN for the 2026 PEI International Shellfish Festival...
06/05/2026

🏆 Think you’ve got what it takes? Competition registration is now OPEN for the 2026 PEI International Shellfish Festival!

Sign up today and take your shot at shellfish glory in:

🦪 Irish Point Oysters PEI Shucking Championship – Show off your speed, precision, and presentation skills with PEI oysters.

🥔 PEI Potato Chowder Championship - The PEI Potato Board presents the Championship which is a tasty way to promote the Island’s top-quality potatoes, oysters, mussels, lobster, and other PEI shellfish and of course, to have a good time!

🦪 Raspberry Point International Oyster Shucking Championship - Compete amongst the best shuckers in the world on the festival main stage. This competition is presented by Raspberry Point Oysters.

💪🏼 Tie One On Mussel Competition presented by Tidal Marine - Put your skills to the test in the ultimate buoy and sock tying competition! Participants will go head-to-head to see who comes out on top, with all ropes, buoys, and socks provided

Registration spots are limited, so don’t wait! Secure your place today at peishellfish.com and be part of PEI’s biggest celebration of shellfish.

🎶 Thursday night at the PEI International Shellfish Festival! Join us on September 17 as Jason Martell takes the stage. ...
06/04/2026

🎶 Thursday night at the PEI International Shellfish Festival!

Join us on September 17 as Jason Martell takes the stage. Best known as the frontman of award-winning Canadian Celtic rock band Raglan Road, Jason is bringing his signature energy and powerhouse vocals to the festival for a special solo performance.

From sharing stages with artists like The Sheepdogs, Big Wreck, Colin James, The Trews, Kim Mitchell, Lindsay Ell, Honeymoon Suite, Lee Aaron, and Sam Roberts, to performing at festivals across Canada and overseas in Liverpool, England, Jason knows how to captivate a crowd.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or hearing him for the first time, this is a show you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Tickets are currently at their LOWEST price and will remain so until the end of June! Secure yours now and get ready to Shell-abrate with us this September.

Link in bio for more details + tickets 🎫

📣📣 Secure your Kitchen Party Pass NOW - and for our 30th Anniversary, it’s available at the LOWEST price you’ll see for ...
06/02/2026

📣📣 Secure your Kitchen Party Pass NOW - and for our 30th Anniversary, it’s available at the LOWEST price you’ll see for the next 30 days! 🎉

Your Kitchen Party Pass unlocks full access to the festival grounds on BOTH Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 PM until close, giving you two nights to experience PEI’s largest kitchen party in all its shell-ebratory glory.

🔥 Cheer on world-class chefs in the Garland Canada Chef Challenge
🦪 Watch competitors go shell-for-shell in the Oyster Shucking and Tie One On competitions
🎶 Catch all the action on the Mainstage
🍴 Taste your way through the Local Food Pavilion
⚓ Discover the stories behind PEI’s shellfish industry

And that’s just the beginning!

Friday night features headliners Girls Night Out and Signal Hill, while Saturday brings Ben Chase and the once-in-three-decades production from Craig Fair Productions: Shell Yeah! 30 Years of PEI’s Largest Kitchen Party. 🎵

🎟️ For our 30th Anniversary, tickets are starting at their lowest price - but only for the first 30 days. Prices increase June 27, 2026.

Don’t miss your chance to lock in the best deal and celebrate 30 years of shellfish, music, food, and Island fun. 🦞🥂

https://peishellfish.com/

Buying food, drinks, and festival merchandise will be a breeze with Shellfish Bucks! 🦪💳Pre-purchase your Shellfish Bucks...
06/01/2026

Buying food, drinks, and festival merchandise will be a breeze with Shellfish Bucks! 🦪💳

Pre-purchase your Shellfish Bucks e-card online in increments from $25 to $250 and save it directly to your Apple or Google Wallet for quick, easy payments at all Festival vendors.

Prefer to purchase on-site? No problem! Both e-cards and physical Shellfish Bucks cards will be available at the festival, along with convenient kiosks where you can reload anytime.

Load up your card, skip the hassle, and get ready to Shell-abrate all weekend long! 🎉🦪

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Charlottetown, PE
C1A7M4

Opening Hours

Thursday 5:30pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+18669552003

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