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Bridgefest 150 unveils more performers, attractions

Organizers have released more details about BridgeFest 150, the three-day P.E.I. event billed as the main Canada 150 celebration in the Maritimes.

3-day event billed as main Confederation anniversary celebration in the Maritimes

The Confederation Bridge will be the focal point of the province's biggest Canada 150 celebration. (Canadian Press)

Organizers have released more details about BridgeFest 150, the three-day P.E.I. event billed as the main Canada 150 celebration in the Maritimes.

The event includes a fireworks display in Borden-Carleton, a concert in Summerside featuring Burton Cummings, a run for families on the Confederation Bridge and various festivities at the Gateway Village on the Island side of the bridge.

Details trumpeted on Thursday include:

  • Performances by local musicians Gadelle, Meaghan Blanchard and More Soul.
  • Participation of chef Michael Smith.
  • Bridge tours, boat tours and helicopter rides.
  • Kids' attractions including an inflatables park and petting farm.
  • A "major display" from the Hockey Hall of Fame.
  • A Concours Cars show.
  • Descriptions of the run route, as well as the design of the participation medal and race T-shirt

Full details of the event, which runs from June 16 to 18, can be found at the official website.