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MediaRawlins Cross to Headline at the 14th Annual Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival (Charlottetown, PE August 13, 2009) Rawlins Cross, Atlantic Canada’s most beloved Celtic Band is headlining this year’s Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival on Saturday, September 19, 2009. The PEI International Shellfish Festival has traditionally been known for its Kitchen Party theme, hosting such maritime greats acts. Home to the Biggest Kitchen Party in Atlantic Canada the festival committee decided what better musical talent than Rawlins Cross to bring down the house on the second evening of entertainment. “We are really looking forward to playing at the festival, as this will be our only Island performance this fall.”states Joey Kitson, frontman for Rawlins Cross. “The festival has a great energy that we feel we can really add to.” Fusing Celtic traditional music with the rhythms of rock, pop and worldbeat music, Rawlins Cross has been thrilling audiences for nearly 20 years. Rawlins Cross is always a "fan favorite" on the North American and European music festival circuit consistently earning return engagements. “We are thrilled to have Rawlins Cross live on the CTV Stage at this year’s festival” explains Liam Dolan, co-chair of the PEI International Shellfish Festival. “They are the perfect fit for the festival and will surely get everyone’s toes tapping on Saturday night!” In addition to Rawlins Cross, there will be a number of other great maritime musicians hitting the stage throughout the three days. The full entertainment lineup will be announced at the official launch of this year’s festival on September 1, 2009. Other activities taking place throughout the festival weekend include the PEI Potato Chowder Championship, which features the best in Island Chowder, and the Cream International Chowder Championship, welcoming Chefs from across North America to put their chowder to the test. Always a crowd favourite, the festival plays host to the two Oyster Shucking Championships, the Raspberry Point PEI Oyster Shucking Championships and the JP’s Shellfish World Invitational Oyster Shucking Championship. Another event not to miss is the Go Deep Tie One On Competition, where Mussel farmers test their skills at tying mussel socks. For the full festival lineup, stay tuned for the official launch on September 1, or to purchase your tickets now, go online to www.peishellfish.com, or call 1-866-955-2003 BackgroundThe Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival began in 1996 to celebrate Prince Edward Island shellfish through a festive gathering of shellfish producers and consumers. And to promote Prince Edward Island and the Prince Edward Island shellfish industry and its high quality products while creating an event that draws people from around the world to PEI during the shoulder tourism season. It has grown into one of the largest festivals on the Island. The festival described as a "great big kitchen party", takes place each year on the third weekend in September on the Historic Charlottetown Waterfront. Along with the festivals hosts, the Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Alliance and the Prince Edward Island Shellfish Association, the Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival is organized by an active committee made up of representatives from the PEI Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture, Culinary Institute of Canada, shellfish industry experts and many interested community individuals. Media contact: Prince Edward Island International Shellfish FestivalSeptember 18-20, 2009 The Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival is best described as a "great big kitchen party", appealing to a very broad base of visitors and Islanders, with activities and entertainment to suit a wide range of ages. The Festival is truly an authentic PEI experience and continues to attract the attention of visitors from across North America. The appeal of the event is without a doubt the professional competitions and a combination of food, fun and friends! People are truly fascinated with all aspects of the festival, and the opportunity to sample some of PEI's finest shellfish. It continues to be a great introduction to, and a celebration of the industry. The Festival began in 1996 and has grown from a one day event into on of the largest weekend festivals on the Island. The festival takes place each year on the third weekend each September on the Historic Charlottetown Waterfront. The Festival tends to attract groups of adults versus adult couples, 40 years of age or older. Seven out of every ten visitors to the festival are either from American destinations (30%), Ontario (20%), or provinces west of Ontario (21%). Atlantic Canadians comprised 25% of visiting respondents at the festival. Visitors from Quebec made up 1% of respondents and international visitors made up 3% of visiting attendees. The Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival is a project of the Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Alliance and the Prince Edward Island Shellfish Association. An active committee made up of representatives from the PEI Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture, Culinary Institute of Canada, shellfish industry experts and many interested community individuals in partnership with Tourism Charlottetown work together or the success of the PEI International Shellfish Festival. Festival Mission:
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