Charlottetown, July 12, 2023 – Prince Edward Island, known as Canada’s Food Island, is set to host a culinary experience like no other. Prepare to indulge your senses from October 1-15, 2023, as the highly anticipated PEI Fall Flavours Food & Drink Festival, proudly presented by Sobeys, unveils a two-week festival featuring some of your favourite local curators of renowned  Island cuisine and craft beverages. This festival promises to feed your soul on a remarkable culinary journey, captivating your taste buds, delighting food and drink enthusiasts, and creating unforgettable memories. This October, we cheers to 15 years of celebrating the PEI Fall Flavours Food & Drink Festival. Now with a fresh new look and new events, always celebrating the best of PEI, Canada’s Food Island.

“From kitchen parties to orchard serenades, oyster shucking and comedy shows with a pint in hand, Islanders have a long tradition of celebrating food and inviting visitors from around the world to join the party. We are thrilled to be celebrating 15 years of Fall Flavours.” says Mitch Cobb, Chair, Food Island Partnership.

The PEI Fall Flavours Food & Drink Festival will showcase the absolute best of PEI food and drink, featuring over 20 events spread across communities from tip to tip. Both visitors and locals can look forward to a lineup of exciting new events and curated weekends, all hosted by small businesses and local producers who embody the essence of our brand promise: a unique food-centered experience. 

“This year’s Festival will be a truly delicious way for residents and visitors alike to celebrate the fall season and enjoy the Island’s vibrant culinary and tourism scene. The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) has a long history with Fall Flavours and I’m proud that we continue to support this event, bringing communities and small businesses together to showcase the Island’s world-class food and cuisine,” offered the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.

“The Fall Flavours festival highlights the Island’s authentic tastes and traditions while inviting guests to experience the individuality of each of our Island communities,” said Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, Cory Deagle. “Over its 15 years, Fall Flavours has grown to attract guests from near and far. As we continue to develop our province as a four-season destination, Fall Flavours will be an important anchor event.”

Feeding your soul with PEI’s best culinary talent, food, and drinks could not be easier! Tickets for the PEI Fall Flavours Food & Drink Festival presented by Sobeys go on sale Friday, July 13th at 10:00am ADT. For more information and to purchase, please visit fallflavours.ca. The PEI Fall Flavours Food & Drink Festival presented by Sobeys is a project of Food Island Partnership, with funding support provided by Tourism PEI and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

Media Contact:

Kim Doyle

CEO, Resonate XM Inc. –  Fall Flavours Food & Drink Festival Management Team 

kim@resonatexm.com

902-314-8682

ABOUT 

The Fall Flavours Food & Drink Festival presented by Sobeys

The festival is hosted by Canada’s Food Island, Prince Edward Island, and is an initiative of Food Island Partnership. Fall Flavours Food & Drink Festival takes place at locations across Prince Edward Island from October 1- October 15, 2023.  The PEI Fall Flavours Food & Drink  Festival is a 2-week celebration of Canada’s Food Island, taking place in communities across the Island during the fall harvest season. Established in 2007, it has grown over the past 15 years to become an award-winning, internationally reputed culinary festival. In 2019, the festival won the Restaurants Canada & Diversey Culinary Tourism Award at the 2019 Canadian Tourism Awards.

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Charlottetown, June 21, 2022- Prince Edward Island, Canada’s Food Island, will come alive this fall as the month-long PEI Fall Festival presented by Sobeys will bring several new events, new chefs and the return of many favourite events and celebrity chefs to this year’s schedule.

“From kitchen parties to community lobster suppers, oyster shucking shindigs and potato peeling contests, Islanders have a long tradition of celebrating food and inviting visitors from around the world to join the party,” says Mitch Cobb, Chair, Food Island Partnership. “Get ready to celebrate the incredible tastes, people, picturesque scenery, and communities that make PEI Fall Flavours Festival a spectacular culinary experience on Canada’s Food Island.”

The PEI Fall Flavours Festival presented by Sobeys will run from September 8th to October 8th in communities across the province. Visitors and locals can look forward to serval new events this fall. The Festival will kick off with Canada’s Food Island Book Launch Party on September 8th. Hosted by Chef Michael Smith, guests will be treated to recipes from the newly released Canada’s Food Island’s Cookbook and have the chance to mingle with the people that contributed to the book.

The Festival is proud to include Megepaji: Experience Lennox Island, a new Taste of Coastal Communities event, in the schedule this year, where guests will experience authentic culture, unique food, and warm hospitality on the traditional unceded territory of the Miꞌkmaq in Western PEI. 

The Festival will also have its first ever all-inclusive three-day culinary experiences Oysterlicious featuring Chef Eamon Clark hosted by North Cape Coastal Drive in O’Leary and By the Sea Under the Harvest Moon featuring Chef Corbin hosted by Points East Coastal Drive in Crowbush. Both all-inclusive culinary weekends feature local talent, authentic hands-on experiences and toe-tapping entertainment. Guests are encouraged to purchase this package early due to very limited capacity.

Atlantic Lottery once again supports the much-beloved Taste of Coastal Communities series. It will include a Taste of Georgetown, An Exclusive Evening at Red Shores, and Megapaji: Experience Lennox Island. 

The Festival will host 18 Signature and Taste of Coastal Events. Culinary events, culinary adventures, and local dining experiences will round out the Festival’s jam-packed schedule. The complete list of Signature and Taste of Coastal Communites Events for 2022 includes:

• Le Festin – A Festival Preview Event (September 2)
• Canada’s Food Island Book Launch – the official Festival kickoff event (September 8)
• Feast & Frolic presented by Lobster Fishers of PEI (September 15)
• The PEI International Shellfish Festival (September 15-18)
• Clammin and Jammin (September 17)
• Megepaji: Experience Lennox Island (September 18)
• Savour Victoria (September 22)
• Beef N’ Blues (September 23)
• By the Sea Under the Harvest Moon (September 23-25)
• Toe Taps & Taters (September 24)
• Taste of Georgetown (September 29)
• PEI Lobster Party (October 2)
• Farm Day in the City (October 2)
• An Evening at Red Shores (October 5)
• Oysterlicious (October 7-9)
• Oysterlicious Dinner (October 7)
• Slip N Slurp (October 8)
• Chef’s Island (October 8)

The Festival also includes a series of Culinary Events – more intimate dining events and Culinary Adventures – hands on food experiences.

As always, the PEI Fall Flavours Festival presented by Sobeys will welcome guest chefs from across the country to work alongside local chefs at its Signature and Taste of Coastal Communities Events. Confirmed guest chefs include Ned Bell, Michael Smith, Nicole Gomes, Joseph Shawana, Michael Hunter, Patrick McMurray, Corbin Tomaszeski, Dale MacKay, Eamon Clark, Lynn Crawford, Chuck Hughes and Robert Pendergast.

Tickets for the PEI Fall Flavours Festival presented by Sobeys are now on sale. Save 10% when you buy before August 1st. We anticipate tickets to sell fast, so don’t miss out. For more information and to purchase, please visit fallflavourspei.ca

The PEI Fall Flavours presented by Sobeys is a project of Food Island Partnership, with support from Tourism PEI and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

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Media Contact

Tracey Singleton

Event Manager, PEI Fall Flavours presented by Sobeys

tracey@versatilegroup.ca

902-940-3195

ABOUT

The Fall Flavours Festival presented by Sobeys

The festival is hosted by Canada’s Food Island, Prince Edward Island, and is an initiative of Food Island Partnership. Fall Flavours takes place at locations across Prince Edward Island from September 8th to October 8th, 2022.

The PEI Fall Flavours Festival is a 4-week celebration of Canada’s Food Island, taking place in communities across the Island during the fall harvest season. Established in 2007, it has grown over the past 15 years to become an award-winning, internationally reputed culinary festival. In 2019, the festival won the Restaurants Canada & Diversey Culinary Tourism Award at the 2019 Canadian Tourism Awards.  

Quotes:

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

“Atlantic Canada’s tourism industry is vital to the region’s economy and supports thousands of local jobs and businesses. The 2022 Fall Flavours Festival marks 15 years of showcasing PEI’s unique culinary delights and spotlighting Prince Edward Island as a premiere destination for food lovers. Let’s celebrate another successful year full of food, fun and famous Island hospitality.”

– MP Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Province of PEI
“PEI is well-known for its incredible food and hospitality. The Fall Flavours Festival brings together both of these things and showcases them perfectly. I look forward to both Islanders and visitors gathering together to enjoy our Island culture at its finest.” Honorable Matthew MacKay,  Minister of Economic Growth and Tourism.

Food Island Partnership

 “We are proud to welcome you to Prince Edward Island, Canada’s Food Island, for our month-long, award-winning Fall Flavours culinary events. Every year our events just get better and better. On Canada’s Food Island, you’ll find passionate people working together to grow ingredients sustainably and create innovative products, so food lovers everywhere can enjoy a taste of Prince Edward Island. And we want you to be a part of our unique food story. Here, you can see where your food comes from and connect with the people who grow and harvest it. We’re world-renowned for our incredible ingredients, including lobster, oysters, mussels, beef, and potatoes, but our most exceptional ingredient is our people. Our Island is home to countless farmers, fishers, chefs, food entrepreneurs, and generations of food lovers that are passionate about harvesting, creating, and sharing the very best food and drink. We look forward to celebrating with you soon.” Bryan Inglis, CEO Food Island Partnership

Atlantic Lottery

“We are delighted to once again support Fall Flavours in celebration of the Island’s incredible culinary scene,” said Patrick Daigle, Atlantic Lottery President and CEO. “The shorelines and kitchens of our local communities have long brought people together and this festival excels at continuing that tradition.”

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With the PEI Fall Flavours Festival starting this week, we wanted to share an update with you, our valued guests.

As you may be aware, earlier this week, Feast and Frolic & the PEI International Shellfish Festival made the difficult decision to cancel due to the evolving public health situation in schools in the Charlottetown area.

It’s hard to understand how some events can proceed while others can’t. The key factors typically relate to the size of the event and venue and the impact public health guidelines will have on our ability to meet guest expectations.

At this time, we are happy to announce that our events for this weekend are all proceeding as planned. This includes Beef N’ Blues, The Island Walk Food Hike, and Clammin and Jammin.

There is also one event cancellation to report. By the Sea and Under the Harvest Moon, scheduled for September 24-26, will be cancelled. If you are booked for this event, we will automatically refund your credit card. Please allow up to 14 days for the refund to be processed. If your method of payment has changed, please get in touch with info@tidalevents.io.

As always, your health and safety and that of our staff are our top priority. Please read on for our recommendations for safe event participation and to ensure Fall Flavours is enjoyable.

• At this time, public gathering sizes have not changed on PEI. Non-medical masks are required to be worn in all indoor places when not eating, drinking or seated at your table.
• Event Seating: Fall Flavours events do not have assigned seating. We highly recommend you arrive at the event with the people you would like to sit with. Please note, you may be seated at a table with people outside of your party.
• The Island-wide mask mandate has been reinstated on Prince Edward Island as of Friday, September 17, 2021. You will be required to wear a mask at all times except when eating and drinking.
• People sitting at the same table are not required to social distance, but event staff will do their best to ensure 2m/6ft between the tables.

As always, your adherence to ongoing public health measures continues to be very important to protect yourself and other attendees:

• Stay home when you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
• Get tested if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
• Wash your hands frequently.
• Get vaccinated to protect yourself and others.

The Festival is in regular communication with the Chief Public Health Officer on Prince Edward Island. We will continue to monitor the situation, and should any future changes be required; we will notify you as soon as possible.

You are very important to us. If for any reason you have changed your mind, we are happy to offer a full refund no questions asked. To request a refund, click the button below. If for some reason you have trouble requesting your refund, please contact info@tidalevents.io.

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August 5, 2021 – Charlottetown, PE – Tickets for the PEI Fall Flavours Festival and PEI International Shellfish Festival are now on sale. New details about each festival were also released today, including the biggest entertainment line-up ever for the Shellfish Festival, new Fall Flavours events, and the slate of guest chefs set to host festival events.

“It’s great to get back to doing what PEI does best. It’s no secret that Prince Edward Island is Canada’s Food Island, and these festivals are a big reason why,” said Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, Matthew MacKay. “After the last 17 months, both Islanders and our visitors are craving connection, community, excitement and delicious Island food. These festivals are the perfect opportunity to promote our world-famous hospitality and our Island culture that makes PEI so special.”

For the first time ever, the two festivals will kick-off together with Feast & Frolic presented by Lobster Fishers of PEI on September 16 at the Charlottetown Event Grounds. Chef Ned Bell will co-host the event alongside local talents including Chef Jesse MacDonald, Chef Andrew Smith and Canadian Chef of the Year, Irwin MacKinnon.

The Shellfish Festival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, will feature three jam-packed days and nights of shellfish celebrations, including an impressive line-up of live entertainment. Chef Ned Bell, founder of Chefs for Oceans and Chef Ambassador for Ocean Wise, will host the weekend’s celebrations. 

This year’s headlining acts at the Shellfish Festival include Newfoundland sensation, Alan Doyle, and the ever-popular Big Bad Party Band. Logan Richard, The Love Junkies, and Fabulously Rich will also make appearances on the mainstage, along with other talented Island entertainers.

“On behalf of the City Council and all of us here in Charlottetown, we say a huge thank you to the entire organization and of course the many sponsors who have made the PEI Fall Flavours Festival and PEI International Shellfish Festival possible,” said Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown. “The success of both these festivals is phenomenal, and relies on the hard work and determination of many volunteers committed to them year after year.”

A full slate of Industry competitions will run throughout the weekend, including the Garland Canada Chef Showdown. This intense culinary competition will see 4 incredible chefs from across Canada compete live for a $10,000 prize. This year’s competitors are Chef Carmen Ingham of The Pointe Restaurant at the Wickaninnish Inn (BC), Chef Kyle Puddester of Fork (NL), Chef Phil Nguyen of Nuoc Mam and Open Concept Hospitality (ON), and Chef Samantha Medeiros of La Palma + Casa La Palma (ON). 

A new ticketing format at the Shellfish Festival will allow festival-goers more flexibility to choose between an afternoon-only pass starting at $10, an all-day pass starting at $35, or a weekend pass starting at $70.  The new afternoon pass will allow entry to enjoy the industry competitions, food pavilion, and local entertainment on the mainstage, but excludes access to the tent during the evening headlining acts. Festival-goers will also be able to enjoy contactless payment, with the introduction of a rechargeable card that can be loaded with Shellfish Bucks and used through tap at all vendors.  

The PEI Fall Flavours Festival presented by Sobeys is also coming back in full force. Set to run from September 16th to October 10th, the Island’s premier culinary festival will feature a jam-packed schedule of food events and adventures hosted by new and returning guest chefs.

Tickets are now on sale for all Fall Flavours events, including the festival’s first-ever all-inclusive 3 day culinary experience hosted by Island East at Rodd Brudenell River Resort. 

The exclusive three-day, two-night package, By The Sea, Under the Harvest Moon, will feature an opening reception, live comedy, an immersive activity of the guest’s choice, a signature dinner hosted by Chef Corbin Tomaszeski, and all other meals.  Guests are encouraged to purchase this package early due to very limited capacity.

This year’s festival will also feature a number of new culinary events alongside popular returning favourites. Brand new events include the Cavendish Beach Couples Classic – Fall Edition, a non-competitive golfing and culinary event, the Fall Flavours Food Hike, and Street Feast, a 2-day celebration of food and farming set to take place in downtown Charlottetown. 

In total, the Festival will host 13 Signature Events, including its Taste of Coastal Communities series presented by Atlantic Lottery. Culinary events, culinary adventures, and local dining experiences will round out the festival’s packed schedule. 

As always, the Fall Flavours Festival will welcome guest chefs from across the country to work alongside local chefs at its Signature Events. Confirmed guest chefs include Ned Bell, Michael Smith, Jesse Vergen, Renee LaValle, Stephen Barrett, Alaine Bosse, Patrick McMurray, Corbin Tomaszeski, Lynn Crawford and Chuck Hughes. 

Tickets for the PEI Fall Flavours Festival and PEI International Shellfish Festival are now on sale. Save 10% when you buy before August 31st. For more information and to purchase, please visit www.fallflavours.ca and www.peishellfish.com. 

For more information:

Jennifer Paynter
Director of Marketing | The PEI Fall Flavours Festival & PEI International Shellfish Festival
902.370.3397
jennifer@versatilegroup.ca

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The PEI International Shellfish Festival Ticketing Options Thursday September 16th – Sunday September 19th, 2021: 

• Thursday Feast & Frolic presented by Lobster Fishers of PEI: 6:00 PM – Early Bird $155.00 Regular $170.50 
• Friday Afternoon Pass: 12:00 – 4:30 PM |  Early Bird $10.00 Regular $11.00
• Friday All Day Admission: 12:00 – 11:00 PM | Early Bird $40.00 Regular $44.00 * Receive free Sunday Admission
• Saturday Afternoon Pass: 12:00 – 4:30 PM | Early Bird $10.00 Regular $11.00
• Saturday All Day Admission: 12:00 – 11:00 PM |  Early Bird $35.00 Regular $38.50 * Receive free Sunday Admission
• Sunday All Day Admission: 12:00 – 5:00 PM | Early Bird $10.00 Regular $11.00
• Weekend Pass; Friday – Sunday – Early Bird $70.00 *Only available until August 31, 2021 or while supplies last
• All ticket prices have HST and additional fees charged in addition. 
• Early Bird Pricing in effect until August 31, 2021 

The PEI Fall Flavours Festival Signature Events: 

• Feast & Frolic presented by Lobster Fishers of PEI, Thursday September 16, 2021 | Hosted by guest Chef Ned Bell
• Beef N’ Blues, Friday September 17, 2021 | Hosted by guest Chef Michael Smith
• Clammin’ & Jammin, Saturday September 18, 2021 | Hosted by guest Chef Alain Bossé
• Savour Victoria, Thursday September 23, 2021| Hosted by guest Chef Lynn Crawford
• Toe Taps & Taters, Friday September 24, 2021 | Hosted by guest Chef Jesse Vergen
• By the Sea Under the Harvest Moon, Friday September 24 – Sunday September 26, 2021 | Hosted by guest Chef Corbin Tomaszeski 
• Oysters on the Pier, Sunday September 26, 2021| Hosted by guest Chef Patrick McMurray
• PEI Lobster Party, Friday October 1, 2021 | Hosted by guest Chef Michael Smith 
• Street Feast, Friday October 1 – Saturday October 2, 2021
• Harbour Feast, Saturday October 9, 2021 | Hosted by guest Chef Chuck Hughes

The PEI Fall Flavours Festival Taste of Coastal Communities Events:

• An Evening at Red Shores – A Taste of Coastal Communities, Wednesday September 29, 2021 | Hosted by guest Chef Renée LaVallée
• Taste of Georgetown, Thursday September 30, 2021 | Hosted by guest Chef Stephen Barrett

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September 1, 2020

Charlottetown, PE – Canada’s Food Island is adapting to support PEI’s food industry and tourism operators during the global pandemic caused by COVID-19.

“Canada’s Food Island typically hosts the month-long PEI Fall Flavours Festival and is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at meeting the Festival’s mandates”, says Mitch Cobb, Chair of Food Island Partnership. “Celebrity chefs, local food advocates and tourism operators will all be engaged to help celebrate PEI food and encourage visitation to the Island this fall.”

Canada’s Food Island is launching a gift card program to encourage Islanders and visitors to buy and spend locally. Whether golfing, shopping, or enjoying PEI’s world-famous flavours, this easy-to-use gift card supports businesses Island-wide. Accommodation partners have created packages including free gift cards. Launching later this month, Canada’s Food Island gift cards will be sold to consumers at a twenty percent discount during the program period at Mel’s Convenience, Murphy’s Pharmacy and Co-op locations in Souris, O’Leary and Tignish, with additional retail partners coming soon. For more information about Canada’s Food Island Gift Card program visit www.canadasfoodisland.ca.

PEI food will also be in the social media spotlight thanks to the Fall Flavours’ Local Food Advocates. These local ambassadors of Canada’s Food Island come from all walks of life and will be dining out, highlighting staycations, and taking in culinary adventures all while celebrating PEI ingredients through their social media platforms.

“From ocean views to rolling hills, Prince Edward Island offers some 200 kilometres of joyful, memorable experiences you will want to repeat again and again,” said the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. “Locals await your arrival with everything from delicious food to their renowned hospitality, making you feel welcome and never want to leave. Our government is pleased to support the Food Island Partnership for its efforts to create a successful 2020 Fall Flavours Festival experience during these challenging times. Our message to PEI’s tourism sector is clear: we’ve been here for you with immediate measures, we’re here for you now as our economy reopens and we’ll get through this, together. We’re working with you to support good, local jobs and help PEI tourism come back strong.”

Foodies in Toronto are also enjoying a taste of Prince Edward Island when they purchase Canada’s Food Island Meal Kits. The kits offer a PEI Patio Party in a box featuring PEI lobster, oysters, mussels, potatoes, and beef along with chef-inspired menus created by The McEwan Group. Through this partnership, the McEwan Group has been selling kits since July. Kits will be available until the end of September online and at their two Toronto locations.

“Now, more than ever before, we need innovative and creative solutions to continue promoting our province as Canada’s Food Island,” said Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture Matthew MacKay. “I applaud Food Island Partnership for working hard to adapt to our current global circumstances so that the Fall Flavours Festival can proceed this year in a new way that continues to promote all the tourism products Prince Edward Island has to offer.”

PEI’s celebrity chef, Michael Smith, will also showcase the Island’s rich food scene in a series of videos proudly presented by Sobeys. Viewers will be invited to follow along as Chef Michael explores different regions of the Island, meets local characters, and cooks up delicious dishes showcasing PEI ingredients.

“It’s never been more important to support our Island’s food producers than it is right now. We’re looking forward to working with our many Fall Flavours and industry partners to continue celebrating and showcasing Canada’s Food Island in new and exciting ways,” added Cobb.

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For more information:

Morgan Martin | Marketing Officer
Food Island Partnership
302-134 Kent St. Charlottetown PE C1A 2A7
902 367-4411 | 902 969-5279

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