PEI International Shellfish Festival

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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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.

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 🎫

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/

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! 🎉🦪

05/31/2026

All roads lead to the PEI International Shellfish Festival happening this September 🥂 🦪 Tickets on sale now via the link in our bio > https://peishellfish.com/

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

Happy International Potato Day! 🥔

From lobster dinners and fish cakes to chowders, mussels, oysters, and everything in between, potatoes go swimmingly with all things shellfish. 🌊🦞🦪

Some pairings are simply meant to be.

05/28/2026

Basic human needs = oxygen, water & shellfish! 🦞 🦪 🦀

05/28/2026

The PEI International Shellfish Festival is celebrating its 30th year showcasing some of the best food Prince Edward Island has to offer!

Taking place from September 17-20th this year, you won't want to miss out on this celebration of world class seafood. Get your tickets today!

https://peishellfish.com/