Lobster Carnival president predicts big weekend
Ryan Quigley
Journal Pioneer
The Lobster carnival’s week-long celebration in Summerside will be coming to a close this weekend.
Saturday will host some of the marquee events such as the Governor’s Plate Harness Race at the Red Shores by Summerside at 7 p.m., Master Packaging Cardboard Boat Race at 12 p.m. at Spinnakers’ Landing, the finals of the Journal Pioneer Talent Showcase at Credit Union Place starting at 7 p.m.
The beginning of the first annual Summerside P.E.I. Bluegrass Festival at Credit Union Place starting at 1p.m. and the Waterfront will be hosting the Lobster Trap Challenge finale at 6 p.m.
Sunday will close with the Blugrass festival’s continuation and Anne and Gilbert the Musical starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Harbourfront theatre.
The Lobster Carnival’s 2011 President Robert Palmer said so far weather has been a big factor for the events.
“If you look at most of the events, the indoor events are doing really well, the outdoor events not so much. I guess we could all figure out why that would be, it’s pretty fall-ish out there right now.”
One of the events doing well this year is the lobster suppers taking place at the Royal Canadian Legion, he said.
“The talent shows and anything going on inside Credit Union Place and anything else we have going on indoors is doing extraordinarily well. Lobster suppers are way up, lots of people coming in and enjoying the meals.”
With nice weather predicted for the weekend, big crowds are expected for the events this weekend, said Palmer.
“I mean we seen some really big crowds for the parade for the parade and it was down pouring,” he said. “I think a lot of people will be surprised. I think everybody’s waiting for that nice day they can get out and enjoy themselves.”
“I think we’ll see crowds of 10,000 to 15,000 people down on the waterfront on Saturday and certainly for the talent show and the Governor’s plate, you know, we’re looking for a huge day on Saturday,” he added.
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