Annual Exhibition · July 24–26, 2026
Three days of competitions, entertainment, food and community at the Crapaud Actiplex.
Friday Evening
Adults (12+): $10 · Children 6–11: $5 · 5 & under: Free
Opening & Vintage 2.0 concert
Saturday Day Pass
Adults (12+): $10 · Children 6–11: $5 · 5 & under: Free
Weekend (Sat + Sun): Adults $15 · Children $8
Sunday
Adults & Children (6+): $5 · 5 & under: Free
Free parking on all days
Saturday Gates · Everyone pays at the gates — no exceptions
Day 1
All non-livestock 4-H entries are received inside the South Shore Actiplex.
Drop off Domestic Sciences entries on the ice surface (not at the secretary's office). Judging at 1:00 PM.
4-H classes (excluding livestock) and all Domestic Science entries judged simultaneously.
Community BBQ sponsored by the Crapaud Community Council. The Kilted Chef will serve mussels outside.
Formal opening of the 2026 Crapaud Exhibition.
Tim MacPherson and Donnie Bowers — two guitars, two voices, and everything live. Cheese and milk samples shared during intermission (sponsored by ADL). Concert sponsored by PEI Mutual Inc. Concert details →
Day 2
All Saturday gates open at 7:00 AM.
Red Rooster Restaurant opens at 7:00 AM for all your breakfast needs. Coffee and muffins sold in the rink canteen from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Registration opens for Saturday lawn tractor and truck pulls.
Lawn tractor and 4-WD truck pulls commence. See the lawnmower rules for class details and entry fees.
Vendor and exhibitor booths open across the Actiplex, alongside Domestic Sciences displays at the Curling Club.
Judging starts for horse, pony, canine, rabbit, cavy, dairy, and poultry classes.
Small animals, rabbits, poultry and more on display in the John Walker building.
Submit your Wyman's Two-Crust Blueberry Pie and Carrot Cake entries. Judging at 12:00 Noon; sales begin 1:30 PM.
PEI Inflatables (Guardians of the Children PEI West), pedal go-karts, sandbox, BBEMA activities, STEAM with Brilliant Labs, face painting, dancing, and cultural sharing throughout the afternoon.
On-site registration from 10:30 AM. Competition starts at 11:30 AM. Pre-register: crapaudex@gmail.com or (902) 393-8698.
Chef Alain Bossé prepares recipes and shares samples with sponsor support across the day.
Barrel racing and pole bending begin in the horse rings. 4-H Junior, Intermediate and Senior Showmanship classes start at 11:00 AM.
Chef Peter Hicks serves roast pork, new potatoes, veggies, rolls, pickles, strawberry shortcake, coffee and tea. Adults $22 · Children $10. Takeout available. Canteen open all day by South Shore Minor Hockey.
Judges score all pie and cake entries. Winners announced before the 1:30 PM sale.
The fan-favourite Slow Tractor Race runs between the lawn tractor and truck pulls. Dairy heifer conformation classes begin in Agriplex 2.
Live music outside the rink through the afternoon.
Blueberry pie with ice cream and carrot cake go on sale to the public after judging.
Dairy class entries judged. Kilted Chef demos and Savour the Flavour continue in the Actiplex.
Youth (10–17) compete first, then adults (18+). Top prize $75. Pre-register with Randy Shaw at (902) 940-4852.
Chef Peter Hicks continues evening roast pork dinner service. Takeout dinners available.
Day 3
Red Rooster entrance is the only open gate on Sunday.
Barrel racing and pole bending competition in the horse rings.
Three weight classes (Light, Medium, Heavy) of Maritime-owned teams. Weigh-in 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon at the Red Rooster driveway entrance. Pre-registration required by July 15. Online entry form →
Absolutely no dogs allowed in any buildings, except identified service dogs. All dogs on Exhibition grounds must be leashed. Schedule is subject to change — follow us on Facebook for the latest updates.