Festival of Small Halls
Dates: Juin 14, 2012 - Juin 24, 2012
Website: http://www.smallhalls.com
Traditional Music, Dance & Storytelling. An Exceptional Island Experience.
With more than 50 performances through 11 days in June, in more than 35 rural community halls, the Festival of Small Halls is a critically acclaimed traditional music, storytelling and dance festival that will have your toes tapping across the Island.
The Festival of Small Halls brings exceptional shows to treasured places many Islanders have not yet discovered. Many performers will be returning to the small communities and rural stages where they danced their first jig or plucked their first string. A wonderful medley of roots and old time music will take place in ancestral rural halls of all shapes and sizes.
Recognized in 2011 & '12 as an East Coast Music Award nominee for "Event of the Year" and winner of both the 2011 & '12 Music PEI Event of the Year, the Festival mixes music and dance from PEI's rich Irish, Scottish and Acadian cultures, along with the Island's proud tradition of singer-songwriters and the equally deeply rooted culture of classic storytelling.
June 14-24, 2012. Tunes, Songs, Stories - Small Halls.
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Kim Weis
After all my travelling, the east coast of Canada is the best. Welcoming people, great times and no worries!
Posted on octobre 9, 2012 - 09:27
Kim Weis
After all my travelling, the east coast of Canada is the best. Welcoming people, great times and no worries!
Posted on octobre 9, 2012 - 09:27
LILLIAN BROWN
Love PEI-WONDERFUL fESTIVAL
Posted on septembre 10, 2012 - 05:44
Paula Arsenault
This year's Festival of Small Halls was fantastic...again! Those halls were "the place to be" every night of the Festival! Come join in the fun in 2013, you owe it to yourself!
Posted on juin 29, 2012 - 17:06
lou-anne Wolfe
2012 Festival of Small Halls was a smash hit once again . From Tip to Tip the Halls were ful of music , stories , Rural hall Hospitality!!! You have to come to PEI and enjoy this experience. Plan your trip to PEI for next June and take in the festival!
Posted on juin 28, 2012 - 06:23
Elaine Harding
This is where my husband won a trip from WestJet..
Posted on juin 25, 2012 - 22:37
Carolle Decelles
Our beautiful little island, warm and friendly people and great talent make this festival a winner!
Posted on juin 23, 2012 - 11:09
Janet Cox
Went to the Cymbria Lions Club in Rustico PEI last night to see Matt Minglewood, Troy MacGillvary and others. What a concert and in a small hall WOW. Sell out crowd and that warm PEI Welcome. This is the best festival because it is in every small community and every small hall on PEI - What a great week of music and stories.
Posted on juin 22, 2012 - 02:38
claudette gallant
Friday night at the youth center in Cape Egmont PEI - acadian fiddler - Eddie Arsenault's family - Helen (Barachois), Albert (Chuck & Albert), Peter & Merie...and some story telling...come join us!!
https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=7151+Route+11,+Cape+Egmont,+PE&hl=en&ll=46...
Posted on juin 20, 2012 - 20:05
Tracey Andrew
Had a fantastic time in the "Crick" last night, Saddle River String Band Rocked the house !!!!! can't wait to go see the next show !!!
Posted on juin 19, 2012 - 07:56
Murray Harbour
Great show Saturday night at the Murray Harbour Community Centre, featuring David Francey and Catherine MacLellan. Fabulous entertainment, and as always Murray Harbour's famous lunch! Help make Festival of Small Halls the #1 festival in Canada by voting for them once a day until the fall. You could win great WestJet prizes in the process. To vote, visit westjet.smallhalls.com
Posted on juin 18, 2012 - 06:59
Dianne Kealey
Planning on a PEI trip in 2013. Will try to go.
Posted on juin 17, 2012 - 15:44
Maxine Leon
PEI is great!
Posted on juin 15, 2012 - 15:38
Mary Winch
Opening night was a blast! What talent...so looking forward to taking in more of this festival. Yay!!
Posted on juin 15, 2012 - 07:18
Audrey Shillabeer
Opening night! Awesome!
Posted on juin 14, 2012 - 18:07
Maxine Leon
Looks like fun
Posted on juin 14, 2012 - 08:09
Geraldine (Gerry) Garden
Looking forward to attending the "Afternoon Pub Tales" performance at the Trailside Café in Mt. Stewart, June 16th. In my mind, David Weale's story telling talent (live or via various publications) will undoubtedly be the highlight of the Small Halls Festival, and my week. I have previously had the pleasure of attending performances by Mr. Weale, in addition to having read his books. His unique characterization of Islanders which is so true to form, honest, hilarious, and can lend to the odd (personal nostalgic) tear jerker.
Posted on juin 13, 2012 - 05:08
Haider Mirza
I would love to go to this festival as I have never been.
Posted on juin 11, 2012 - 10:19
Maxine Leon
Sounds great
Posted on juin 10, 2012 - 09:13
Alexander MacKay
Great spot in Stanley Bridge to see the Queen
Posted on juin 4, 2012 - 15:17
lou-anne Wolfe
Ckeck out the web site and come on out for the Festival of Small Halls
Posted on juin 1, 2012 - 16:55
Fraser McCallum
2012 Venues announced next week! Artists lineup coming in Mid-May!
Posted on avril 20, 2012 - 15:13
Cherie Lomheim
would love to see this festival and PEI
Posted on avril 20, 2012 - 10:54
Kathie Lucier
I love Prince Edward Island!
Posted on avril 13, 2012 - 14:38
Carol Carson
If ever you needed an excuse to come to the island, this festival is it.
Posted on avril 3, 2012 - 15:55
Margaret Adzich
Love the music, the roots, the culture. Love the Island!
Posted on mars 30, 2012 - 13:44
Lynn Goad
I can only dream of flying out east. I have heard that this festival is amazing and have added it to my bucket list
Posted on mars 17, 2012 - 05:28
Holly Fraser
I love the energy that you feel when you are at a festival. So often we overlook these festivals. We attend the Ukrainian festival in dauphin, man. And have a great time meeting ppl as well as enjoying the culture!
Posted on mars 10, 2012 - 12:29
elizabeth varjassy
Music fills the soul with pleasure and this sounds like a festival that would do exactly that
Posted on mars 9, 2012 - 17:45
Susan Adams
I've mostly been to folk/rock music festivals in the days when I was young and free...and all local. This festival sounds more my speed now. I would love to see the east coast of Canada!
Posted on mars 7, 2012 - 23:22
Jocelyn Grenier
I have never been to the east coast and this festival sounds like a good reason to take the trip.
Posted on mars 7, 2012 - 19:26
Xandra van der Geer
I Love the traditional music and it is so much fun to meet all the locals!!
Posted on mars 7, 2012 - 11:32
Sharon Tompkins
Sounds like a rich cultural expereience to enjoy.
Posted on mars 7, 2012 - 09:02
Amanda D
Would love to see this :D
Posted on mars 5, 2012 - 21:35
Laurel Keating
I love music festivals looks like a great time for everyone
Posted on mars 5, 2012 - 09:19
Nancy Burnell
This is an awesome time and fun for the whole family...actually several generations of the family...love, love love it
Posted on mars 3, 2012 - 13:31
Rose Cass
Sound awesome!
Posted on mars 2, 2012 - 19:53
CHRISTINE SMITH
sounds interesting never been to PEI hope this is my chance
Posted on mars 2, 2012 - 18:06
I've never been to PEI! I would love to go. This festival sounds like so much fun!
Posted on mars 2, 2012 - 14:11
Gwen Ziegler
I always wanted to go PEI for a vacation, and now would the just perfect.
Posted on mars 2, 2012 - 12:54
lou-anne Wolfe
June 14th - 24th besttime ever , the lupins will be blooming , farmers on the fields, PEI will be sprung to life and the music will be floating in the warm breeze through out the rural communities of Prince Edward Island .... http://smallhalls.com/
Vote for this festival now and check out the website ....Hope to see you there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on mars 2, 2012 - 06:53
Always wanted to go to PEI. What better time when this festival is on.
Posted on mars 1, 2012 - 10:39
Adam Chamberland
Great time!
Posted on février 29, 2012 - 20:32
It is a fantastic line up of talent and a great Festival
Posted on février 29, 2012 - 20:26
Dal Legault
looks like fun
Posted on février 29, 2012 - 12:26
Kevin Hollingshead
Any festival on the island would be great!
Posted on février 19, 2012 - 19:01
Grace Fika
looks amazing!
Posted on février 19, 2012 - 15:52
Michelle Askew
The best of the best...only thing they missed last year was Eastern Canadian Dance Champion, Kennedy Crossland step dancing...hope she is invited to step across the island at the Festival this year. Love this festival - it's what PEI is all about!
Posted on février 19, 2012 - 15:32
Debbie Magnus
My favorite Small Halls concert last year had to be St. Margarets, where JJ Chaisson and JP Cormier put on the most amazing show. The crowd could not get enough of these two incredibly talented musicians. Each and every concert we attended was wonderful. What a great way to experience the island and its great hospitality and amazing talents!
Posted on février 18, 2012 - 07:58
Kelley Mooney
Saw Ashley MacIsaac killing it in Stanhope this year; what a terrific venue, and just a wonderful festival. This Island is so full of music and talent, and it's wonderful to run into it everytime I turn around!
Posted on novembre 27, 2012 - 08:41