Your Guide to September in Prince Edward County
August was so much fun! Weddings, visitors from Belgium, a good old 80’s singalong at the Regent Theatre with Choir Choir Choir, a very interesting discussion with David Frum, Weekend adventures with friends, new friends, old friends, lunches, dinners, gardening adventures – finding a cantaloupe that I never planted – it came up through the compost! And then there’s the tomatoes…
And this month, I’ll be volunteering at the County FM Radio tent at the Picton Fair on Sunday, September 8th, and then on the 13th, it’s Royal Wood at Base31, and on the 14th, I’ll be tasting and sipping and enjoying the music of Secret Beach featuring Justin Rutledge, Annelise Noronha, Jeremy Kelly, Ben Vandergaast, Kevin Howley and Jim Hardy at Parsons Brewery. But, there’s more music of the classical sort on offer through the PEC Chamber Music Festival as well as the annual Studio tour featuring many artists from across the county.
And because it’s September, it’s the beginning of the theatrical season, and we are so looking forward to seeing the one-woman show of the Year of Magical Thinking based on the Joan Didion book, and then there’s CAFF – the County Adaptation Film Festival. I have to confess that I’ve been part of the team bringing the festival to the County so the countdown is on. It’s very exciting – with films, conversations, and different events across the county. Read on for details. And then there’s cheese.
Picton Fair
– September 6-8
@ Picton Fairgrounds
One of Ontario’s oldest agricultural fairs with Demo Derby, Midway, Music, Horse, Dairy & beef shows, Tractor & Horse pulls, Flower & vegetable displays & more! Good, old-fashioned fun for the whole family! Free Parking! See the website for event details. Picton Fair – Ontario’s oldest agricultural fair
PEC Chamber Music Festival
– September 13-22 @ Mary Magdalene Church
Since its inaugural season in 2004, The Prince Edward County Chamber Music Festival has consistently presented the finest of Canada’s musicians offering performances that explore the depth and magnitude of the western chamber music repertoire. Audiences have been thrilled, deeply moved and even transformed by these outstanding musical moments.
This year, the Goldenberg Variations lead the festival on Friday, Sept. 13th at the Mary Magdalene Church. Visit the website for details: Prince Edward County Chamber Music Festival
Taste! Community Grown
– September 14 @ Parsons Brewery
Taste! Community Grown is a wonderful event that celebrates local farmers, growers, makers, producers, purveyors, chefs and more! During the day, there’s a Vendor Market with local farmers, artisans and wine and cider producers.
This event is FREE for all!! A PEC Wine Passport provides five tasting samples and a sample glass. The evening will feature a concert by local talents, Secret Beach! And they will be hosting a Roving Dinner featuring small plates and wine pairings from Local Chefs. PECWine Presents | Taste Community Grown
Studio Tour
– September 20 - 22 @ Various locations across the county
Immerse yourself in art. Meet the artists.
Observe the creative process.
See works in progress and live demonstrations.
BTW, THE PEC STUDIO TOUR IS FREE!
Enjoy the studios. Have fun!
Year of Magical Thinking
– September 26 - October 6 @ Mt. Tabor Playhouse
In The Year of Magical Thinking, author and playwright, Joan Didion talks about something nobody wants to talk about: the prospect of losing someone you love. With dry wit and deep empathy Didion explores her own experiences and articulates what she has found.
Joan McBride returns to Mount Tabor Playhouse in Milford this September to share this powerful one-woman show. Actor and Director for this production, she is ably supported by Assistant Director Melissa Paulson. County Roads Theatre Company
CAFF
– September 27 - 29 – Various locations
Prince Edward County’s only and inaugural film festival kicks off Friday, September 27 and runs through Sunday, September 29.
The County Adaptation Film Festival (CAFF) explores the art of adaptation on film, spotlights
screenwriters and furthers dialogue for curious minds in the County and beyond.
Passes are available until September 15, and tickets are on sale now.
Visit www.countyadaptationfilmfest.ca for further details.
Cheese Festival
– September 28 @ The Cape
The Cheese Festival is an all-day affair taking place at the beautiful Cape event space in Picton.
There will be samples of artisan and farmstead cheeses and specialty foods on offer along with six alcohol-tasting tickets for small-batch wine, craft beer and cider, and spirits. A souvenir glass and tote bag are part of the deal along with tutored tastings presented by Vanessa Simmons, a renowned cheese sommelier. Tickets are $75. Visit the website for more details: Ontario Cheese Festival