Meat Pie Festival

In 2022, the Farmers’ Bank of Rustico & Doucet House Museums brought to fruition the Meat Pie Festival du pâté. This festival celebrates the rich history of the traditional Acadian meat pie—a delicacy that dates back hundreds of years and is still served in Acadian homes as well as in many Island homes today. 

This year marks the fourth edition of the festival. The Meat Pie Festival du pâté features two categories: Traditional Acadian Meat Pie and Non-Traditional Meat Pie. This culinary festival is a culturally inclusive event that celebrates the Acadian meat pie while inviting other cultures to join the celebration. The Non-Traditional category not only encourages people from other cultures to submit their own meat pies, but also allows folks to “think outside the box” and get creative. 

Regional competitions will take place in three of the Acadian and Francophone regions of PEI. Then, on December 13 (Acadian Remembrance Day), all first-place regional winners will gather at the Cymbria Lions Club in Rustico for the Provincial Competition, where winners in both categories will be crowned.

Last year, in collaboration with the Department of Education and Early Years, the festival introduced a series of workshops held across Island schools, engaging nearly 300 Grade 6 students from tip to tip. Another round is planned for the new year. 

Visit farmersbank.ca for more information.