2026 Ticket Information
Choose the festival experience that’s right for you!
New for 2026, our VIP Festival Pass offers the ultimate literary weekend, including access to 15 events of your choice plus exclusive perks like priority seating, an author meet and greet, a festival book bag, and more.
Looking for flexibility? The Festival Pass: Pick 5 and Pick 8 packages let you build your own festival experience by selecting the events you’d like to attend throughout the weekend.
Planning to stay in Cavendish? Guests who book a minimum two-night stay with a participating accommodation partner receive exclusive perks. Guests receive discounted pricing on Festival Pass Pick 5 and Pick 8 packages, while VIP Festival Pass holders receive a special welcome gift basket. Be sure to book your accommodation first, as you’ll need an access code from your accommodation to access these offers when purchasing tickets. Accommodation offers cannot be applied after tickets have been purchased.
Please note that some festival events overlap. Review your selections carefully before completing your purchase.
Individual Event Tickets
All events can be purchased individually and required for events that are not included in the Festival Pass.
Festival Pass – Pick 5
$139
Book a 2 night stay at a participating accommodation, and get the Festival pass – Pick 5 for $119. Must enter access code provided from accommodation at time of booking.
- Access to select 5 events of your choice*
- Includes After hours party at Carr’s Oyster Bar
*The following events are not included in the Festival Pass Pick 5. Excluded events can be purchased as add ons to your Festival Pass Pick 5, subject to availability:
- Montgomery’s Cavendish Legacy Tour
- Walk and Words
- Turkey Soup for the Mind
- The Little Readers Club
- Behind The Veil
- The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Chef Adam Loo
Festival Pass – Pick 8
$219
Book a 2 night stay at a participating accommodation, and get the Festival pass – Pick 8 for $195. Must enter access code provided from accommodation at time of booking.
- Access to select 8 events of your choice*
- Includes After hours party at Carr’s Oyster Bar
*The following events are not included in the Festival Pass Pick 8. Excluded events can be purchased as add ons to your Festival Pass Pick 8, subject to availability:
- Montgomery’s Cavendish Legacy Tour
- Walk and Words
- Turkey Soup for the Mind
- The Little Readers Club
- Behind The Veil
- The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Chef Adam Loo
Festival Pass - VIP
$389
Book a 2 night stay at a participating accommodation, and receive a complimentary gift basket (Valued at $40). Must enter access code provided from accommodation at time of booking.
- Access to select 15 events of your choice*
- Includes a book bag, priority seating, an exclusive author meet & greet, a $30 Bookmark gift card, and After Hours Party at Carr’s Oyster Bar
*The following events are not included in the VIP Festival Pass. Excluded events can be purchased as add ons to your VIP Pass, subject to availability:
- Montgomery’s Cavendish Legacy Tour
- Walk and Words
- Turkey Soup for the Mind
- The Little Readers Club
- Behind The Veil
- The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Chef Adam Loo
The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Adam Loo
$95
The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Chef Adam Loo is an immersive, four-course culinary experience that showcases Prince Edward Island’s culinary talent through a unique blend of food and storytelling. Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully-curated menu while Chef Adam Loo shares reflections from his memoir and career, offering insight into the creative process behind both cuisine and writing.
Upon arrival, attendees will be welcomed with local acoustic entertainment, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Before each course, Chef Adam Loo will share the inspiration behind each dish and the importance of building his career on Prince Edward Island. The thoughtfully-curated menu will highlight local ingredients and flavours. This unique combination of food, storytelling, and live music creates a memorable, experience-driven evening that connects guests to the chef, his story, and the Island’s culinary culture.
Date:
Thursday, September 24 | 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Turkey Tavern, Avonlea Village
Behind The Veil
$59.20
Featuring all original compositions, this production returns this summer, after a hugely successful world premiere last year at Harmony House!
Alicia Toner and Mike Ross create a concert experience that examines the life and soul of one of Canada’s most iconic and enduring authors – Lucy Maud Montgomery. Blending letters, diary entries, and poetry with original songwriting from the ensemble, this unique Harmony House production will pull back the veil to reveal who Maud really was. Featuring compositions by Brielle Ansems, Carlie Howell, Alicia and Mike, with Julain Molnar as the voice of Lucy Maud, this tight knit ensemble will bring to life the spirit of a Canadian icon.
Dates:
Friday, September 25 | 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 26 | 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Harmony House
Montgomery’s Cavendish Legacy Tour
$139
This full-day guided bus tour invites you to discover the places that inspired L.M. Montgomery’s writing. Lunch is included on the tour, and you will have a choice of meal options. Choice of appetizer: Cup of Seafood Chowder or Garden Salad Choice of main course: Veggie Burger, Fish and Chips or Traditional Turkey Dinner Tea, coffee or soft drink included
*This event is not included in the Festival Pass and must be purchased individually.
Date:
Thursday, September 24 | 8:45am – 5:00pm
Location: The bus tour departs from and returns to the Cavendish Visitor Information Centre and visits several L.M. Montgomery historic sites.
Walk and Words
$49
Join fellow book lovers for a guided 5 km literary walk through some of Cavendish’s most beautiful landscapes, including locations that inspired L.M. Montgomery’s writing. Along the way, enjoy thoughtful conversation, book recommendations, Montgomery stories, a local treat, and meaningful connections with readers while discovering a section of the Island Walk trail network.
Includes a treat from Samuel’s Coffee House, complimentary coffee and tea. What you need: Closed toe shoes, hiking boots, or sneakers. Camera Hat Sunscreen Layers of clothing Rain jacket Backpack Water bottle
*This event is not included in the Festival Pass and must be purchased individually.
Date:
Friday, September 25th | 8:45 am – 10:30 am
Location: Departs from and returns to Samuel’s Coffee House, Avonlea Village
Turkey Soup for the Mind
$49
Enjoy a light lunch with acclaimed authors Wayne Johnston, Sharon Bala, and Donna Morrissey as they discuss how writers transform history, memory, and lived experience into compelling stories. Includes the literary panel discussion, turkey or vegetable soup, Turkey Tavern biscuits, choice of sticky date or vegan brownie dessert with Cow’s Ice Cream, and a beverage.
*This event is not included in the Festival Pass and must be purchased individually.
Date:
Saturday, September 26 | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Turkey Tavern, Avonlea Village
The Little Readers Club (Adult Ticket)
$12
Saturday, September 26 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: The Ship’s Company Pub & Galley
The Little Readers Club (Children 14 and Under)
$8
Join us for The Little Readers Club, a fun-filled event celebrating books, creativity, and imagination! Meet children’s authors Alma Fullerton, Judith Graves, Kara Griffin, Brady Wells, Lisa Carmody Doiron & Patrick Guidon, Melissa Bender, Elizabeth Retter, and Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail. Kids will have the opportunity to visit each author’s station and take part in unique hands-on activities inspired by their books. Along the way, create your own custom bookmark, enjoy tasty snacks, participate in our book swap, and explore a world of stories and creativity. Bring along a gently used book and exchange it for a new-to-you book to take home! Whether your child loves reading or is just beginning their reading journey, Little Readers Club is a great opportunity to discover new books, meet authors, and have fun.
*This event is not included in the Festival Pass and must be purchased individually. Children 2 and under are admitted free.
Saturday, September 26 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: The Ship’s Company Pub & Galley
Cavendish Literary Festival Book Bag
$25
Carry your festival finds in style with the official Cavendish Literary Festival Fairtrade Cotton Tote Bag. Pre-order your tote today and pick it up at the festival in Cavendish.
Event Capacity is limited; some events may sell out quickly. Venues and schedules are subject to change.
Individual Event Tickets
All events can be purchased individually and required for events that are not included in the Festival Pass.
Festival Pass – Pick 5 ~ $139
Book a 2 night stay at a participating accommodation, and get the Festival pass – Pick 5 for $119. Must enter access code provided from accommodation at time of booking.
- Access to select 5 events of your choice*
- Includes After hours party at Carr’s Oyster Bar
*The following events are not included in the Festival Pass Pick 5. Excluded events can be purchased as add ons to your VIP Pass, subject to availability:
- Montgomery’s Cavendish Legacy Tour
- Walk and Words
- Turkey Soup for the Mind
- The Little Readers Club
- Beyond the Veil
- The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Chef Adam Loo
Festival Pass – Pick 8 ~ $219
Book a 2 night stay at a participating accommodation, and get the Festival pass – Pick 8 for $195. Must enter access code provided from accommodation at time of booking.
- Access to select 8 events of your choice*
- Includes After hours party at Carr’s Oyster Bar
*The following events are not included in the Festival Pass Pick 8. Excluded events can be purchased as add ons to your VIP Pass, subject to availability:
- Montgomery’s Cavendish Legacy Tour
- Walk and Words
- Turkey Soup for the Mind
- The Little Readers Club
- Beyond the Veil
- The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Chef Adam Loo
Festival Pass - VIP ~ $389
Book a 2 night stay at a participating accommodation, and receive a complimentary gift basket (Valued at $40). Must enter access code provided from accommodation at time of booking.
- Access to select 15 events of your choice*
- Includes a book bag, priority seating, an exclusive author meet & greet, a $30 Bookmark gift card, and After Hours Party at Carr’s Oyster Bar
*The following events are not included in the VIP Festival Pass. Excluded events can be purchased as add ons to your VIP Pass, subject to availability:
- Montgomery’s Cavendish Legacy Tour
- Walk and Words
- Turkey Soup for the Mind
- The Little Readers Club
- Beyond the Veil
- The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Chef Adam Loo
