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Highlights unveiled for 130th edition of Old Home Week
Highlights unveiled for 130th edition of Old Home Week
For the 130th year, Old Home Week will offer young and old a mixed bag of entertainment, from high-quality harness racing to butterfly-inducing midway rides.
More than 80,000 locals and visitors are expected to converge on the fairgrounds in Charlottetown, Aug. 10-19.
Event manager Sandra Hodder Acorn highlighted a full slate of activities at what is affectionately dubbed P.E.I.’s Family Fun Fair.
Farrell Dillon, a cast member of the major international magic show, “The Master of Illusion Live!”, is among three new acts joining Old Home Week this year.
Another new entry to the lineup will be The Keepers, an interactive and educational show about pets and wild animals.
Young fairgoers can kick up their heels in Little Buckaroos, a western-themed musical where children are the stars of the show.
Back by popular demand will be the Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull and the Fast ‘N’ Furious Flyball Dog Show that will perform four shows in the main arena.
Economic Development and Tourism Minister Heath MacDonald described Old Home Week as an iconic marketing tool that highlights the work of P.E.I.’s primary producers.
Over the 10 days, more than 250 dairy cattle, 150 beef cattle, 450 poultry, 50 sheep, 80 draft horses and 80 light horses will be housed on site and compete for top honours within their respective divisions.
The Sounds of the Island Concert
Series will feature talent from the Island’s roots music scene and will boast several East Coast Music Award winners and nominees, as well as veteran Island recording artists
and up-and-coming young performers. All performances will take place on the main stage nightly.
Campbell Amusements will return with its midway. Bracelets, as usual, will be available in advance at a discounted rate.
Full access 10-day event passes are on sale now at Murphy’s Pharmacies across P.E.I., Baker’s Corner Esso in Montague, at both Red Shores Charlottetown and Red Shores
Summerside and at the Eastlink Centre box office.
As always, Old Home Week concludes on a Sunday with a thunderous crescendo with the Gold Cup and Saucer Race marking the conclusion to 15 racing programs in nine days in one of the most celebrated harness racing events in Eastern Canada.
For a complete schedule of Old Home Week events, visit www.oldhomeweekpei.com.