Art In The County

Art in the County is a premier juried art show and sale held annually in June at the old Town Hall in Picton. The show features more than 70 of the county’s most talented artists in a broad range of work.

Check out the website: www.artinthecounty.com

PEC Jazz Festival

The Jazz Festival is a five-day celebration of jazz held in August. It features national and international jazz greats as well as upcoming stars, and includes everything from concerts at the Regent Theatre, to more intimate events in local wineries and restaurants, plus late-night jam sessions in some of the best local pubs.

For complete information on this year's event and our featured artists, please visit our web site: www.pecjazz.org and discover…or rediscover essential jazz in The County

The Prince Edward County Music Festival

Bridging the Old and the New. The Festival presents chamber music with a unique and exciting focus in the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Picton, an acoustically outstanding venue.

The Festival features a living Canadian composer presenting his/her works along with works of other composers in three evening programs. It combines and integrates classical music of today with well-known repertoire of different eras.

Drawing from the evening program, Artistic Director and Pianist Stephane Lemelin, along with some of Canada’s finest musicians, also present an interactive educational concert to school children, an event of growing interest. Please join us for our Festival in September and visit our web site.

Check out the website: www.pecmusicfestival.com

The Maker's Hand

The Maker’s Hand is a major event sponsored by the Arts Council, featuring over 40 of Eastern Ontario’s finest artisans. 

Since its inception it has earned the reputation of being one of the most prestigious shows in the region.  The artists are drawn from a wide range of media, and are selected for their creativity and technical excellence. Held the first weekend in November, the show is a chance to delight those discerning people on your Christmas gift list.

Check out the website: www.themakershand.com

Prince Edward County Studio & Gallery Tour

This 3-day weekend event features 100+ of the County's most talented artists and artisans. Visit them in their studios and watch them work; hear what inspires them; share the enthusiasm. Explore a broad range of arts including painting, photography, woodturning, glass and fibre art, jewellery, pottery, porcelain & iron works, sculpture and much more. Tour galleries specialize in County-resident artists.

Check out the website : www.pecstudiotour.com

Don't forget to check out www.pec.on.ca for information about places to stay, wine and dine, and other events in the County.