PEI POTATO BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
2008
"International Year of the Potato"
Come celebrate our 40th year for the Festival!

EVENT:P.E.I Potato Blossom Festival
DATE(S): July 23-27, 2008
LOCATION: O'Leary, PEI
PHONE 859-1487

The Potato Blossom Festival is 40 years old and still growing!! Come out and enjoy some great events and activities! Don't forget to check out our picture gallery.

Wide fields filled with rows of bright purple or ivory blossoms floating on a sea of green greet the eye as you drive through the Prince Edward Island countryside. The annual potato crop is in full flower and that means it's time for the PEI Potato Blossom Festival! A celebration of everything relating to the potato, this week long festival has lots of activities for young and old alike!


2008 Events -
  • Opening Ceremony
  • Miss PEI Potato Blossom Pageant
  • Potato Blossom Car Show & Shine
  • Gospel Concert
  • Farmer Awards Banquet with awards being presented for:
    • PEI Potato Ambassador
    • Potato Museum Hall Of Fame
    • Potato Producer
    • Young Farmer of the Future
    • Hired Hand Award
  • Fireworks
  • Kid's Activity Day
  • Community Picnic
  • Farmers' Market and Flea Market
  • Potato Blossom Parade
  • Antique Tractors & Farm Machinery on display - O'Leary Sports Centre
  • Petting Zoo
  • Horse Races
  • Photo and Cut Flower Competition

Plus so much more and all centered in the area of the O'Leary Community Sports Centre, Main Street, O'Leary

We would like to Thank all sponsors, friends and dedicated volunteers for their hard work and support during our 2007 Festival. We welcome you back for 2008 to celebrate our 40th year!

Any suggestions and comments are welcome! Also, if you are interested in volunteering and are a dedicated individual, please feel free to join our "Spudtacular" Team!

Please check back as the website is updated frequently.

Something for everyone! Come out and have a great time!

For more information contact:
Cindy Yeo Sweet, Chair
c/o PEI Potato Blossom Festival Inc.
PO Box 434
O'Leary, PE
C0B 1V0
Phone: 902-859-3050
E-mail: cindy.sweet@hyndmaninsurance.ca