August 2021
Gold Cup Parade Neighbourhood Tour to Celebrate PEI Spirit
The Gold Cup Parade Committee is pleased to announce the Gold Cup Parade Neighbourhood Tour, taking place Friday, August 20 in Charlottetown. The Neighbourhood Tour will commemorate the Gold Cup Parade with a select number of floats and will spread PEI spirit throughout various neighbourhoods in Charlottetown on the morning of August 20.
Find out more »Campbell & Johnston at The Trailside
Don’t miss Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston’s PEI Album release shows August 22nd & 23rd. To celebrate properly, they’re bringing the whole 5 piece band! 2 shows that are long overdue celebrations in CC’s hometown of Charlottetown. Don’t miss it!! Tix available at Eventbrite, or trailside.ca
Find out more »Summer series Ceilidh
Summer series Ceilidh at Winsloe Lions Hall, Monday August 23 starting at 7:00 pm, featuring special guests the Langille Boys, Sam and Brian, and Jacinta MacDonald they will be joined by Brian Knox and Judy Lowe. There is a 50/50 draw and canteen service. The hall is wheel chair accessible. Doors open at 6:00 pm with seating capacity for 100. You can call 902-940-1217 or 902-894-9901 if you wish to reserve your ticket.
Find out more »Birthday – ROCKY JOHNSON
Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles; August 24, 1944 – January 15, 2020) was a Canadian professional wrestler born in Amhurst NS. Among many National Wrestling Alliance titles, he was the first black Georgia Heavyweight Champion. He won the World Tag Team Championship in 1983, along with his partner Tony Atlas, to become the first black champions in WWE history. He is the father of actor and former WWE wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Find out more »NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY
National Waffle Day celebrates the popular dish. This observance also commemorates the first Waffle Iron. Waffles are typically made with eggs, flour, and sugar. It is typically served as a breakfast dish. In 1869, Cornelius Swartwout invented the first waffle iron in the United States. A Waffle Iron is an appliance that consists of two metal pans that fold together to make the treat.
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY
International Dog Day serves to raise awareness of the thousands of dogs that need to be rescued and encourages appreciation for family dogs and working dogs, such as bomb dogs, service dogs, rescue dogs and law enforcement dogs. Dogs are owned by many families, however many other dogs are homeless or have been abandoned. Every year, these dogs are taken into shelters. Only 35% of shelter dogs are adopted, 26% are returned to their owners and 31% are euthanized.
Find out more »CHARLOTTETOWN BUSKER FEST
The three-day festival will be held across pitches in and around Founders’ Food Hall & Market and will feature up to 18 performances daily at stages located at the main entrance to Founders’ and on the newly expanded outdoor patio. Please see our Charlottetown Busker Festival page for more details, including schedule!
Find out more »Yard Sale
Yard Sale at 10 Juniper, Charlottetown 8-12pm
Find out more »PLAY MUSIC ON THE PORCH DAY
Saturday, August 28th, 2021 is international 'Play Music on the Porch Day', an annual worldwide event held on the last Saturday in August since 2017. Website: http://www.playmusicontheporchday.com/
Find out more »September 2021
Summer Series Ceilidh
The Summer Series Ceilidh continue at Winsloe Lions Hall Wednesday, Sept 1, starting at 7:00 pm. Special guest, country singer Maxine MacLennan, a member of Treble With Girls will be joining Ian Hunter, Peter Burke, Brian Blacquiere, Brian Knox and Judy Lowe. There will be a 50/50 draw and canteen service available for your favourite beverage. Admission is at the door which opens at 6:00 pm. If you wish to reserve a ticket you can call 902-940-1217 or 902-894-9901. Covid…
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