Summerside Lobster Carnival

A culinary celebration of Island lobster paired with great entertainment
the Island way!

Friday, July 12, 2024   

* Please Note: Program subject to change*

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12:00 pm:  Lobster Carnival Grounds and East Coast Amusement Midway Open

Credit Union Place Grounds, 511 Notre Dame Street - Look for the Carnival Tents and Midway on Rufus Street entrance – plenty of free parking between the carnival grounds and Red Shores Summerside Raceway.

 

 

Summerside Seafood Supreme Lobster Culinary Demonstration and Food Tent – Event Chef Robert Pendergast

 

PEI lobster, and lobster salsa with nacho chips, available throughout the afternoon. Purchase Lobster Supper tickets online, at the Lobster Trap Merchandise Store or at the door during the suppers.
Visit the Lobster Prince Edward Island Booth. Water station available.

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Lobster Culinary Demonstrations and Activities
Celebrating PEI's wild sustainable Lobster Industry  

 

12 noon  Chef Pendergast Demonstration and Taste Testing: PEI lobster and ADL grilled cheese sandwich.

1:00 pm  Rhubarb Crisp and Rhubarb Pie Competition: Rhubarb makes for a great lobster dinner dessert. Two categories with great prizes. Trivia and complimentary rhubarb crisp during judging. Entry form online. Sponsored by Northumberland Ferries. 
 

2: 00 pm  Chef Pendergast Lobster Demonstration and Taste Testing: Lobster Bacon Hash

 

3:00 pm   Pan Fried Haddock with Dill and Lobster Sauce with guest chef Andrew Fisk presented by La Belle Alliance.
 

4:00 pm  Tent closes to prepare for Lobster Supper: Lobster can be purchased until 4 pm.
 

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm  Traditional PEI lobster supper includes: lobster, potato salad, coleslaw, cucumber, roll, ADL Dairy Isle butter, cookie, water, and tea.  Lobster boat captains will crack your lobster and answer questions and pose for pictures. Cold plate available and includes, chef prepared ham and turkey, potato salad, coleslaw, cucumber, roll, ADL Dairy Isle butter, cookie, water, and tea. $32.00 taxes included. Take-out available. Island craft beer offered for additional cost. Supper entertainment features Acadian fiddle music with Louise Arsenault and Helen Bergeron. Feel free to dance.  
 

 

 

Entertainment Tent and Courtyard 
 

Featuring the best of Island, Maritime, and “From Away” entertainment

 

12:00- 8:00 pm: Summerside Art Club presents "Lobster Culture" Art Exhibit and Sale in the courtyard.

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2:00- 8:00 pm: Sandcastle Building- Join Island artist Maurice Bernard in the courtyard. Sponsored by Curran and Briggs Ltd.

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12:00 noon  Molly Whuppie Family Musical Show

 

12:30  Remi Boudreau Magic Show

 

1:00 pm  Shane Pendergast

 

2:00 pm  The Evolution of Oriental Dance with performer Alika Anwar

 

3:00 pm  Furious Erica Band

 

4:00 pm  Molly Whuppie Family Musical Show

 

4:30 pm  Remi Boudreau Magic Show

 

5:00 pm  Entertainment Tent Closes for lobster Supper 

 

6:30  Registration for PEI Youth Talent Competition

 

7:00 pm  PEI Youth Talent Competition presented by PEI Associations of Exhibitions and PEI Mutual Insurance Company. Open to Island youth ages 13 to 21. Winner represents the carnival at the provincial finals. 1st prize, $300, 2nd prize, $150, 3rd, $75. Performance by 2023 Provincial PEI Youth Talent Competition Winner, Hanna Millman.

 

8:30 pm – 10 pm  Fiddlers’ Sons sponsored by Tim Hortons and Wendy's

 

10:00 pm – 11:00 pm: The Steve Three-O 

 

11:00 pm  Grounds and Midway close

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Credit Union Place Convention Centre

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12:00- 1:00pm: Summerside Rotary and Chamber Business Community Lobster Luncheon. $100 incl. tax. Tickets can be purchased through the Summerside Chamber of Commerce.

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7:00 pm  StandardAero Summerside Lobster Carnival Trivia Championship with host Wil MacDonald. Trivia teams compete to be the best! 1st prize, $600, 2nd prize,$300, 3rd prize, $100. Team entry forms online.

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Ice Pond Nature Park - Greenwood Drive across from Carnival Grounds

12:00 pm- 5 pm: BBEMA Bug Extravaganza! Get ready for a day of bug-tastic fun at our youth event! Dive into a world of activities designed to spark curiosity and excitement. Craft your own insect creations at our bug-themed craft station, embark on a thrilling bug scavenger hunt, marvel at fascinating bug displays, and explore the tiny world of macroinvertebrates at our sorting station. Plus, get up close and personal with bugs using our high-powered microscopes.  

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4:00 pm- 8:00 pm: BBEMA Annual Fishing Derby supported by the Summerside Lobster Carnival. Three $50 prizes up for grabs: Largest Fish Caught, Youth Largest Fish Caught, Most Enthusiastic Angler.

There is no entry fee. 

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