Cavendish Beach Music Festival is a major country music event held annually at the Cavendish Beach Events Centre on Prince Edward Island, Canada. Described by organisers as Atlantic Canada’s largest multi day outdoor music festival, the event has developed into a summer tradition attracting more than 60,000 country music fans.
Country music on Prince Edward Island
Known affectionately as “Cavy” by its fans, the festival has grown considerably from its beginnings on what was once a cow pasture in Cavendish. Its achievements include twice winning the Canadian Country Music Association Festival or Event of the Year award, alongside recognition from the East Coast Music Association.
The festival’s location adds significantly to the experience. Cavendish is a coastal resort community surrounded by picturesque beaches, providing visitors with opportunities to combine live country music with a wider Prince Edward Island break.
Nearby attractions and activities highlighted by the festival include camping, amusement parks, seaside dining, outdoor activities, galleries, shops and Prince Edward Island National Park.
Together, the large scale outdoor performances, strong country music identity and coastal surroundings have established Cavendish Beach Music Festival as a destination event combining live entertainment with the distinctive character of Prince Edward Island.