Join us at a new venue - the historic St. James Church on route 2 in Summerfield (just a couple of minutes from Emerald) for a festival kick off concert with the award winning Haunted Hearts.

Haunted Hearts write a loose blend of music, most identified as Alt-Country or Americana, though a deeper look into their music reveals a much longer list of sounds, styles and influences.

Formed in October 2008, the band is comprised of Dennis Ellsworth (songwriter, vocals, guitar), Mike MacDougall (drums and percussion), Johnny Ross (piano and organ), and Mark Geddes (bass and vocals), and Thomas Webb (pedal steel, guitar, banjo).

The songs ease and haunt with beauty, and might sound something like a cry from the dark side of the soul, an old time honky-tonk howler, a tear stained whiskey ballad, or straight ahead loose country groove. Whatever it is, it is captivating.

Haunted Hearts has two full length albums, Thank You, Goodnight (July 25, 2009) and Howdy (September 25, 2010). In January 2011, Haunted Hearts were big winners at the Music PEI Awards (Album of the Year, Group of the Year, Country Recording of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year). In April 2011, Haunted Hearts were showcased at the East Cost Music Awards on the Rising Star stage.

All ages
Doors open at 6:30pm, concert starts at 7:30pm!
Tickets $12. in advance - online only, $15.00 at the door

Hey kids, get your groove on at our first Tropical Luau dance party for ages 11-15. Dress in your beach best! Prizes for the best costume. Special tropical drinks!!
 
Kids ages 11-15 will use the side entrance for the Tropical Luau and will not be permitted upstairs except as noted below.  


8pm-10pm
Tickets $2.00 at the door

On this night, we invite visitors and locals to join us for a down-home pub party. Friday has always been a time to catch up with old friends and make new acquaintances in the casual setting of the Boxcar Pub & Grill. This year we are extending the grill hours and expanding the in-house entertainment with Scott White, Nathan Condon, Blu Gillis & Jordan LeClair along with adding some fun with a game of the popular "Minute to Win it". and the Kids Tropical Luau.

Please note, that there are restrictions on under 19 at the Boxcar Pub & Grill. They are permitted only with an adult and for the purpose of eating a meal. Kids ages 11-15 will use the side entrance for the Tropical Luau and will not be permitted upstairs except as noted above.  


The fun gets underway at 6pm with the Emerald Reunion
Kids Tropical Luau & Minute to Win it 8pm
Music starts at approximatley 9:30pm

Tickets $5.00 in advance - online only, $5.00 at the door

Our visitors demanded it and we're happy to announce that Da'Rock will make a return visit to the festival after rocking the festival tent on Saturday night in 2009. This year they wil be performing at our first-ever outdoor dance at the Community Centre - the Backyard Bash!

Originally hailing from Newfoundland, the members of Da` Rock now call Halifax Nova Scotia home.
Da' Rock music primarily consists of popular Traditional Newfoundland tunes modernized with a rock and roll beat. In addition to their traditional music Da' Rock also perform some classic rock-n-roll hits as well as a few country rock tunes. Da' Rocks versatility, as well as their high energy stage show, make them a fun band to watch as well as dance to.

Doors open at 9pm music starts at 10pm! Don't worry, if it rains the party will move indoors!

$12.00 at the door. Arrive early, a sell-out is possible!


Doors open at 9pm, band starts at 10pm