About The P.E.I. Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival
Welcome to our Summer Festival, July 3-5, 2026!
The P.E.I. Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival draws some of the very best entertainment in Bluegrass and Old Time genres of music, hiring acts from across the United States and Canada, to perform at the annual festival on the Dundas Fairgrounds, 260 Little River Road. Musicians, returning patrons, new attendees, both young and old, come out year after year; some have attended every year since the first festival was held in 1985.
The PEIBOTMS welcomes all individuals to its music events, working to actively involve and strengthen partnerships with people encouraging them to be part of this organization. Society volunteers learn about new cultures and experiences as new people are welcomed to our events.
Join us for the 39th Annual PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival, July 3-5, 2026 in beautiful Dundas, Prince Edward Island.
Festival Line Up, July 3-5, 2026
Artists
The Grass Messengers
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Ray Legere & Acoustic Horizon
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The Spinney Brothers
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High River
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The Bad Hoss
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The Janet McGarry Band
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Bluestreak
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The Stiff Family
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Just Grass
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Whitecap drive
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SK bluegrass
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heartfelt bluegrass
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bluegrass revival
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July 3-5, 2026 Summer Festival Schedule (Tentative)
Friday, July 3, 2026 Program
12:30 – 12:40 39th Annual Festival Welcome
12:40 – 12:55 Opening Ceremonies
12:55 – 1:30 Heartfelt Bluegrass
1:35 – 2:10 SK Bluegrass
2:15 – 2:50 The Stiff Family
2:55 – 3:30 Just Grass
3:35 – 4:10 Bluegrass Revival
4:15 – 4:50 Whitecap Drive
4:50 – 5:50 – Supper Break –
5:50 – 6:30 Bad Hoss
6:35 – 7:15 High River
7:20 – 8:00 Janet McGarry Band
8:05 – 8:45 Ray Legere & Acoustic Horizon
8:50 – 9:30 The Grass Messengers
9:45 – ???? LATE NITE JAM HOSTED BY GRASS MESSENGERS & RAY LEGERE
Saturday, July 4, 2026 Daytime Program
10:00 – 10:35 Heartfelt Bluegrass
10:40 – 11:15 SK Bluegrass
11:20 – 11:55 The Stiff Family
11:55 – 12:55 – Dinner Break –
12:55 – 1:30 Whitecap Drive
1:35 – 2:10 Bluestreak
2:15 – 2:50 Ray Legere & Acoustic Horizon
2:55 – 3:05 Children’s Program – Hannah Stiff
3:10 – 3:45 High River
3:50 – 4:25 The Spinney Brothers
4:30 – 5:10 The Grass Messengers
Saturday Evening Program
6:10 – 6:50 Bad Hoss
6:55 – 7:35 Janet McGarry Band
7:40 – 8:25 The Spinney Brothers
8:30 – 9:30 Ray Legere & Acoutic Horizon
9:45- ???? LATE NITE JAM HOSTED BY RAY LEGERE & THE SPINNEY BROTHERS
Sunday, July 5, 2026 Program
10:25 – 10:55 Church Service – David Stiff & The Stiff Family
11:00 – 11:40 Janet McGarry
11:45 – 12:20 Bluestreak
12:25 – 01:00 Just Grass
1:05 – 1:40 High River
1:45 – 2:20 The Spinney Brothers
2:25 – 2:40 Closing Ceremonies – Will the Circle be Unbroken
FAQ’s
Questions and Answer
Can I fill up my RV water tank with fresh potable water onsite?
Yes! When you arrive at the GATE, tell the parkers that you want to fill
up your water tank before going to a parking spot for the weekend.
You will be guided to the water taps and then to your site.
How can I buy my tickets? And how much do tickets cost?
You can purchase tickets at the gate when you arrive or in advance by e-transfer. Check out the Tickets page. Ticket prices vary depending on when you choose to attend the festival. There is a reduced rate with advanced ticket sales until June 1st. We’ve combined our seniors rate with our advance weekend pass and offered a deeper discount for even greater savings if you purchase by June 1st. For more information, click here to visit our Tickets page. Purchasing by E-Transfer in advance is preferred.
Are tickets refundable?
Tickets are non-refundable.
Do I have to reserve my site ahead of time?
No. With an approximately 99 acre property, there is lots of room. We work on a “first-come, first-served” basis. There are no water and electrical hook-ups.
Will there be food & drink vendors available on site?
An ice cream stand and hot food vendor will be on site for your food and beverage needs. Other product vendors may apply to set up on the grounds. However, we are not a liquor licensed event.
Is there an open mic I can sign up for?
We offer two open mic stages on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Just ask at the gate where to sign up.
Do you allow campfires?
Campfires are not permitted on the festival grounds.
Is there a dump station on site? Propane?
No. We will have a list of dump stations at Ways & Means in the Plowman’s Hall.
Here is a partial list – Fees apply:
Lord Selkirk Provincial Park in Eldon, PE
Northumberland Provincial Park in Wood Islands, PE
Ben’s Lake Campground & Trout Fishing in Bellevue, PE
Brudenell River Provincial Park in Brudenell, PE
St. Peter’s Campground (Route 2)
Cumberland Cove Seaside Campground in Cornwall, PE
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Borden-Carleton, PE
Esso Gas Station in Summerside, PE – FREE and big rig friendly.
RV Propane sites are available at a 24 hr. Irving Station, St. Peter’s Road, Charlottetown and at U-Haul Rentals, Capital Drive, Charlottetown.
Are there serviced campsites?
The Dundas Fairgrounds is not equipped with serviced sites.
Rough camping is included in the weekend pass fees and sites are
large to accommodate all types of tents and RV trailers and motorhomes.
Where is the PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival?
260 Little River Road, Dundas, PEI at the Dundas Plowing Match Fairgrounds
Am I able to purchase or bring any alcohol on site?
You are not able to purchase alcohol onsite, but you can bring alcohol with you. We ask that you adhere to our festival rules and keep the alcohol at your campsite. Alcohol is not permitted in the stage area.
Is there a chance for me to meet the artists and buy merchandise?
Most artists set up merchandise tents for you to have a conversation or to buya CD or two. Be sure to ask for their autographs!
May I use video or audio recording devices?
Please tape the shows and post on social media with hashtag #peibluegrassdundas.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes! Pets are to be on leash at all times and picked up after.
Pets have their very own allocated pet-friendly area. Look for pet signage.
What is the PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Society?
The PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Society is a non-profit, volunteer organization, formed
in 1985. Members are dedicated individuals who promote keeping the bluegrass and
old time music genres alive on PEI. Its volunteers have operated an annual Festival
since 1985, hosted fundraising concerts, workshops and organized music Jams throughout
the year to build a bluegrass and old time music community of like-minded people.
How do I become a member of the PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Society?
Click on the Society Page to learn more.
Sponsors
OUR EVENT SPONSORS
Since 1986 and now for nearly four decades, a dedicated group of volunteers has organized a three-day festival that helped flourish a unique musical genre in our region. As the longest-running festival of its genre in Prince Edward Island, it remains one of Canada’s most popular events, sustained by its enduring fanbase and the grassroots passion of its organizers.
