The 2025 PEI International Shellfish Festival
The 2025 PEI International Shellfish Festival presented by the Dairy Farmers of Canada, returns to the Charlottetown Event Grounds from September 18–21. This Island tradition is a one-of-a-kind celebration of PEI’s world-renowned shellfish, vibrant culture, and culinary talent.
Now in its 29th year, the Festival continues its vision to grow as a world-class culinary event and one of the world’s leading shellfish festivals. This year promises four jam-packed days of feasting on shellfish, high- calibre competition, and headline entertainment. Acclaimed Canadian chef, author, and television personality Chef Corbin Tomaszeski will serve as host, bringing his signature energy and expertise to the weekend’s events.
The Festival’s entertainment lineup brings high-energy performances and crowd favourites to the main tent, including Signal Hill, the acoustic rock band from Halifax on Friday night, The Trews on Saturday, The Trews and Acadian group Vishtèn on Sunday. Other acts include Tip Er Back, Vintage 4.0, C’Mon In with Robbie Doherty and Pierce Clark, Luka Hall and Shane Pendergast, and Raglan Road.
With over $24,000 in cash prizes, this year’s seven culinary competitions will showcase oyster shuckers, the Junior Chef Challenge, the prestigious Garland Canada International Chef Challenge, and more.
The festivities kick off Thursday night with Feast & Frolic, a seated dinner event in the Festival tent.
From Friday to Sunday, guests can dive into a full schedule of live culinary demos by Chef Corbin, PEI oyster demos by Jason Woodside, and of course, shellfish galore.