WHEN: August 5 - August 9, 2009
Get ready to party hearty at this year's celebration of the oyster! Featuring the Canadian Oyster Shucking Championships, PEI Grading Championships, Miss Oyster Pearl Contest, Oyster Box Decorating Contest, Oyster/Scallop Suppers, and other entertainments! Click here for pictures of the 2008 festival (2007's pictures here), and see some of what you can experience here this year! The highlight of the festival is the Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship and the famous oyster/scallop suppers, but there is much more to enjoy including: Schedule of Events 45th Tyne Valley Oyster Festival Wednesday, Aug 5th to Sunday, August 9th, 2009 July 30th & 31st 7; 30 pm special performances of the play” The Darling Brats’, Britannia Hall, Tyne Valley. Advance tickets only at MacNeill’s Convenience Store.
Tuesday, Aug. 4th 7:30 pm East Coast live with The Lazy Jacks and special guest Heidi Ellis, Britannia Hall, Tyne Valley.
Wednesday, Aug 5th PEI Moosehead Trivia 7 pm Doors open 8 pm Play begins 19 Years & over
Thursday, Aug 6th 6 pm Drop off decorated oyster boxes- all ages 7 pm Opening ceremonies. 7:30 pm Miss Oyster Pearl Pageant - Girls casual wear 8 pm - Family Night- (Hypnotist, Magician, Illusionist- Ian Stewart) suitable for all ages. Enjoy the 45th anniversary cake after the show.
Friday, August 7th 11 am-4 pm Kids' Day held in Green Park, Port Hill - featuring live entertainment 4 pm-7 pm Tyne Valley Fire Hall- Fried Oyster & Scallop Suppers- $16. Ham/Turkey Cold Plate available $10. Meal includes roll, fries/potato salad, coleslaw, pie, and tea/coffee. 7:30 pm PEI Oyster Grading Championships 8:15 pm Canadian Oyster Chowder Competition 8:30 pm Licensed Bar. Must be 19 years and over - Special Section for minors 10 pm Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship. Contestants from all over Canada. Winner represents Canada @ the World Championship in Galway, Ireland. Live music – The Lazy Jacks
Saturday, August 8th 1:00 pm Community Parade, Tyne Valley Village 3:00 pm West Prince County Volunteer Fireman's Challenge- outside Tyne Valley Community Centre (rink). 3:10 pm Miss Oyster Pearl Pageant-Girls street wear 3:30 pm. live entertainment -1st round of adult singing contest. 4 pm-7 pm Tyne Valley Fire Hall- Fried Oyster &Scallop Suppers $16. Ham/ Turkey Cold Plate available $10. Meal includes roll, fries/potato salad, coleslaw, pie, and tea/coffee. 4:30pm-Out of the Sea and Over the Coals 10 pm Double Band Dance at Tyne Valley Community Centre (rink) featuring "Faces” &" Rock Bottom “. Licensed Bar. Must be 19 years and over.
Sunday, August 9th 10 am Festival Worship Service Non-Denominational Ecumenical Service featuring Community Choir and plenty of musical components @ the rink 1pm Matinee Sulky Horse Racing at Tyne Valley race track Valley Downs- CANCELLED 2 pm Singing Contest Finals featuring “Faces" - Cash Prizes- $600-$300-$200. 4:30 pm Pageant and Community Awards- Oyster Box Decorating awards-Youth of the Year-Women's Institute Member of the Year-Citizen of the Year- Volunteer of the Year -Crowning of Miss Oyster Pearl, Festival Queen 2009-Appearance by Former Queen
Free Oysters Available With Paid Admission Friday Sponsored by:
 
Find out why Malpeque oysters are the best in the world and why everyone
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Join us for some great times at the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival!
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