50 Things To Do This August in Prince Edward Island 2021

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There is something special about Prince Edward Island that attracts thousands of visitors every year. PEI has endless opportunities, great food, amazing scenery, and unique culture. Summer is when PEI is bursting with fun things to do across the island. There are still a lot of things to do and see this August, so here are just 50 things to do in August to get you started.

August Long Weekend in PEI

1. Summer Cabaret

Every Friday, from 8 pm to 11 pm, there is live music on the terrace at the Village Musical Acadien that locals and visitors alike will enjoy. The band called Gadelle and other local bands will charm you with their Acadian folk tunes at the Summer Cabaret.
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Until August 27, 2021

2. Looms, Lambs and Lobster

Offered every Wednesday and Friday is a culinary and knitting journey together with a bit of history. You will stop at various selected places where you can learn to knit the perfect hat or scarf, get to know local farming history and farming techniques, sample sheep’s milk cheese and yogurt, and finally end your trip with a lobster roll or lobster salad.
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3. Confederation Players Historical Walking Tours

Canadian history comes alive when you take a Confederation Players Walking Tours & Historical Reenactment. A troupe of young, costumed Canadians play the part of the Fathers and Ladies of Confederation and will explain the cultural and historical importance of the Charlottetown Conference.
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Until August 28, 2021

4. Ireland Meets Scotland Celtic Music & Dance Show

The Ireland Meets Scotland Celtic Music & Dance Show is a high calibre celebration of Celtic heritage. The show tells the story of Irish and Scottish immigrants who left their home in 1800’s to Canada. The show is fun for the whole family.
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August 7 & 14, 2021

5. Old Home Week

Celebrate Prince Edward Island’s rich agricultural industry and its unique way of life during Old Home Week at PEI’s Family Fun Fair. The week is full of daily entertainment, horse show, home cooked food, and much more. There is so much to see and do, so make sure to bring the whole family.
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August 13 – 21, 2021

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6. Cloggeroo – The Island Folk Festival

Come and enjoy music on Georgetown’s waterfront. The Cloggeroo has something for everyone. Along with the amazing views, beaches, there are talent music artists playing everything from Maritime music to rock.
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August 12 – 15, 2021

7. Annual Abegweit Pow-Wow

Spend a day with the family learning traditional dancing and drumming at the Annual Abegweit Pow-Wow. There is going to be food and vendors on-site selling both traditional and modern items at the Panmure Island Cultural Park.
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August 14 – 15, 2021

8. Indian River Festival

The Indian River Festival is a three-month musical extravaganza that is in full swing during August. The festival is open to all ages, and you can purchase tickets for single shows or a package for the entire festival. Make sure to check out the full schedule to see who is performing on specific dates.
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August 6 – September 10, 2021

9. Art in the Open

From 4pm to midnight on August 28, Charlottetown downtown’s parks and public spaces will be filled with contemporary art. Along with viewing the artwork at Art in the Open, you can also create your own artwork and connect with local artists.
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August 28, 2021

10. Oyster Bed Speedway

Professional drivers take to the raceway to see who has the best driving skills at the Oyster Bed Speedway. Bring the whole family to the speedway and get ready for an amazing time watching best Outlaw, Mini-Stock, and Street Stock drivers show off their driving skills.
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Until September 30 , 2021

11. Peakes Quay Summer Concert Series

Each day from 2 pm to 4 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm all summer long, there is a free outdoor concert happening on the lovely Charlottetown waterfront. A wide range of local entertainers take the stage, including Eddie Quinn, Richard Wood, and Kendall Docherty during the Peakes Quay Summer Concert Series.
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Until August 31, 2021

12. Charlottetown Downtown Farmer’s Market

If you are looking for fresh local produce, baked goods, handmade items, and anything else made by locals, you should visit the Downtown Farmer’s Market. The market is every Sunday from 11 am until 4pm and vendors are welcoming to everyone.
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13. Stompin’ Tom Centre

The Stompin’ Tom Centre has great musicians take the stage to entertain you while you enjoy a scrumptious PEI inspired meal. This unique experience is ‘must’ for anyone who visits PEI in the summer.
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Until September 30, 2021

14. New Glasgow Lobster Suppers

For over 60 years, the New Glasgow Lobster Suppers has been serving fresh lobsters from the pound right outside. Bring the whole family, come hungry and leave full. Along with lobster, there will be mussels, salad, seafood chowder, and amazing desserts for you to enjoy.
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Until October 6, 2021

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15. Brackley Drive-In Theatre

Enjoy two movies under the stars at the Brackley Drive-In Theatre. Bring the whole family to the movies at Canada’s most unique family Drive-In, which is themed with 1950’s era neon. You can sit in your car or bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit under the stars. The canteen does not only have movie snacks, it also serves mozza sticks, hot dogs, fries and more.
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Until September 30, 2021

16. 5/15 Fermentation Trail

Along the 5/15 Fermentation trail, you can visit 5 small scale craftspeople creating some of PEI’s finest beverages. Whether you like beer, wine, cider, mead or spirits, there is something for everyone. All the locations are within a 15 minute drive of each other.
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Until October 31, 2021

17. St. Peters Bay Wild Blueberry Festival and Homecoming

Celebrate the blueberry harvest with a week packed with fantastic events and community spirit. The Blueberry Roll is the highlight of the festival. However, there are a lot more fun activities throughout the week that you can take part in, which include online trivia, comedy nights, and sport tournaments.
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July 30 – August 8, 2021

18. Disney’s Aladdin Jr.

Journey to whole new world when The Guild’s Music Theatre School students take the stage. The show is based on the 1992 film and the 2014 Broadway show.
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Until August 23, 2021

19. Tapestry

2021 marks the 50th anniversary of Carole King’s album Tapestry. This concert-style tribute will take you through the unforgettable chart-topping songs that made history and paved the way for female singer-songwriters.
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Until August 14, 2021

20. Disney’s Beauty & The Beast JR.

Be their guest at The Guild as The Guild’s Music Theatre School students take the stage in this classic musical. Watch the classic love story of Belle and the Beast.
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Until August 26, 2021

21. Together At Last Festival

Celebrating 20th century female icons, this new live music and theatre festival is home to three incredible productions inspired by Anne of Green Gables, Patsy Cline and The Spice Girls.
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Until September 4, 2021

22. Great Escape of Jean Pierre Roma in 1745

Experience the harrowing stories from the J.P Roma, his children and servants from 1745. The day is packed with Acadian culture and activities from the 1700’s with a modern twist.
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August 7 & 14, 2021

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23. Historic Downtown Charlottetown Ghost Walk

Friday evenings take a chilling turn on the Historic Downtown Charlottetown Ghost Walk. Meet the mysterious gravedigger, and hear the spooky stories of Charlottetown downtown. Details

Until October 29, 2021

24. Naufrage Harbour Days

Celebrate Naufrage’s 302nd birthday. There will be lots of fun activities and prizes to be won. Make sure to stay for the famous Parade of Lights.
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August 14, 2021

25. Kensington Harvest Festival

Gather up the family for a five days of fun. Events include youth talent competition, kids events, flower show and much more.
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August 21 – 25, 2021

26. Popalopalots: Live Improv Comedy

In this world of uncertainty, where our biggest desire is a return to normalcy, Popalopalots Improv Comedy heads in the opposite direction with a night of the unknown and abnormal! Made up on the spot, this comedy will leave you in stitches even if they fail.
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August 21, 2021

27. Identifying, Harvesting & Cooking Sea Plants with Irene Novaczek

Walk along the beach and learn what you can harvest and how to harvest sea plants. Irene Novaczek will go over how to cook with seaweeds and the medicinal uses of sea plants.
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August 29, 2021

28. Cymbria Loins Club 6th Annual Car Show

Car fanatics will love the Cymbria Lions Club Annual Car Show. There will be hot rods, sports cars, rat rods and antique vehicles at this popular show. You can vote for your favorite in each category, and enjoy some BBQ.
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August 28, 2021

29. IMPERIAL Opening Reception

IMPERIAL is a project that chronicles the year 2020 that Olivier Bodart spent in confinement in the largest desert of North America: the Sonoran. To date, IMPERIAL the novel is a work in progress. Olivier Bodart is an internationally exhibited visual artist and a published author in France.
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August 11, 2021

30. Off The Grid

Follow Marty’s journey as she learns more about self-sufficient houses, so she can finish an article about living “Off the Grid”.
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Until August 31, 2021

31. Tunes on Tap!

On Sunday afternoon, Copper Bottom Brewing comes alive with toe-tapping traditional island music. It is a gathering of world-class musicians, award-winning beer, and fantastic Island hospitality.
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Every Sunday

32. ADL Ultimate PEI Dairy Bar Crawl

Get ready to scream for delicious, delectable ice cream! There are over 50 dairy bars participating in the 2021 PEI Dairy Bar Crawl. Where will you start your crawl?
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Until September 10, 2021

33. Sunday Lunch & Lecture Series

Every Sunday, enjoy lunch then have an interesting talk. Each Sunday, a different topic will be discussed with a different guest speaker.
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Until September 5, 2021

34. Pendy’s Pub

Every Tuesday and Saturday, Michael Pendergast takes the stage at the College of Piping with his all new version of Pendy’s Pub. Each show includes an island entertainer.
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Until September 4, 2021

35. Ebb & Flow: Tides of Settlement of the Island

On Monday evenings the Haviland Club comes alive with live music and stories. Each week’s performance will feature special guests.
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Until August 16, 2021

36. Bogside Farmers’ Market

Stock up on all the alcoholic essentials that you need before the weekend at Bogside Farmers’ Market. Meet local small businesses, farmers and artisans and checkout what they selling.
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Until September 30, 2021

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37. Red Rock Adventure Company Beach Boil

Relax on the secluded beach at Naufrage Harbour and enjoy an authentic beach boil. From foraging for herbs, to starting the fire and cooking your own food, you are included in all the steps of making the boil. Meet new people and make new friends as you make a delicious dinner together.
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Until August 27, 2021

38. The Emeralds – Sunday Brunch

While you enjoy a delectable brunch, Natalie MacFadyen, Hannah O’Donnell and Melissa MacKenzie sing gospel favourites, new folk gems and tell stories you will remember forever.
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August 8, 15, & 22, 2021

39. Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story

Waiting for a medical inspection at Halifax’s Pier 21 immigration centre in 1908, two Jewish refugees from Roumania meet. Watch their wild, witty but true story of them falling in love happen on stage at the Confederation Centre.
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August 12 – September 4, 2021

40. Road Back to Cavendish Concert Series

The first stop on the Road Back to Cavendish Concert Series is Cavendish. The series will be travelling through Atlantic Canada before returning to Cavendish for the Cavendish Beach Music Festival in July 2022.
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August 27 – 28,2021

41. Go Camping

Pack your camping gear and get ready a fun outdoor adventure. Wake up to the sound of the ocean and have a peaceful sleep under the stars. Throughout August, PEI provincial parks host special events at their campgrounds.
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42. Matthew’s Carriage Rides

Take a peaceful carriage ride around the Lake of Shining Waters. “Matthew” is your guide and driver, and will drive you through the flower gardens around the Anne of Green Gables Museum property.
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43. Tranquility Cove’s Shellfish Painting 101

Take a break, relax and paint on giant clam shells on the dock, while watching working fisherman. Paint and shells are supplied.
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Until September 4, 2021

44. Brudenell Miniatures

Meet some adorable animals just minutes east of Montague. Brundenell Miniatures is home to mini goats, mini horses, mini Zebu cows, alpacas, and other friendly animals.
Until November 15, 2021

45. Go Starfish Hunting

Walk along the Brudenell River, during low tide to find starfish and other beautiful shells. The tour is two hours long and comes with water shoes and a small bucket for you to use to find the starfish and shells. They also give you instructions on how to dry the starfish at home.
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Until August 30, 2021

46. Make Your Own Dirt Shirt

Grab a white shirt and head out to a red clay sand beach that PEI is known for. The Red Rock Adventure Company offers a tour that comes with a red rock t-shirt for you to dye with the clay and take home with you.

Until August 31, 2021

47. Eat a Lobster Supper on a Boat

Fresh seafood is the best seafood and best enjoyed with the scent of salt water. Sail in the picturesque Souris Harbour on Chaisson a Dream to Captain JJ Chaisson favorite fishing spots. While enjoying your lobster supper, the Captain will entertain you with traditional fiddle music and dancing.
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Until October 1, 2021

48. Drive U Krazy Mini Golf

Just a short drive from Charlottetown and Cavendish is one of PEI’s longest-running mini-golf attractions. Play a round of old-fashion 18-hole mini-golf that will challenge your put-put skills. Be warned, this course will drive you crazy.
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Until September 12, 2021

49. Visit a Lighthouse

PEI is home to over 60 lighthouses, with 35 still in use. Driving along the coastline, you can spot the iconic red and white structures. Stop by to take some photos and even learn the history of the lighthouse.
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50. Rise and Climb

Be prepared to climb your way to the top of one of the over 50 challenging high rope courses or zip around on 1,000 feet of zip lines when you visit Rise and Climb Adventure Course. If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, there is a laser tag arena with high tech gear that will make every shot count.
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