Sharing the Field — The River Clyde Pageant

Sharing the Field is a two-day celebration of food, art and community centred upon the Fall Harvest. It features live music & performance, a food pop-up, a farm stand & harvest share market, and activities for all ages!

Sharing the Field 2024

October 5 & 6, 2024 / The Mill Restaurant, 5592 PE-13, New Glasgow

Free programming on Sunday October 6 includes live music and performances, interactive booths and food demos, a community dialogue on grassroots responses to food insecurity, cooking fires, a cash bar and kids activities. A highlight of the event is our by-donation farm stand featuring produce contributed by local growers.

A hot meal highlighting local foods and flavours prepared by Chef Emily Wells will be available from 3-5:45 pm on October 6th. Purchase your meal tickets in advance to ensure you don’t miss out, as there will be limited quantities for purchase on the day-of. The price for the meal is $28, with a pay-what-you-can option available.

FREE Shuttle transportation is available from Charlottetown to New Glasgow on October 6, reserve shuttle tickets using the button below!

MAIN COURSE
- Turkey Vegetable Pot Pie topped with mashed potatoes (meat option)
or
- Cheesy Vegetable Gratin with ADL Cheddar (veggie option)
SIDES
- Barley & Black Bean Salad Provençal
- Cabbage, Carrot & Kale Slaw
- Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese icing
Vegan & GF options available with pre-order.

PURCHASE MEAL and shuttle TICKETS

Sharing the Field Schedule

6:00 - 9:00PM - Stilt walking workshop with Laura Astwood
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Nigerian Cooking Workshop with Uwa Festus-Olagbende
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Fall Foraging Workshop with Kate MacQuarrie
1:00 - 4:00 pm - Farm stand produce drop off at The Mill Restaurant
1:00 - 4:00 pm - Stilt walking workshop with Laura Astwood
2:00 - 4:00pm - The Birds & the Bees Workshop with Julie-Lynn Zahavich
11:30 - 1:30 pm - Dumpling Delight Workshop with Evelyn Yang
2:00 - 6:00 pm - By-donation farm stand & cooking fires, fish smoking demos with Chad Poirier, flower stand and bouquet bar by Mossbank Flower Farm, interactive booths with the Burly Farmer, Hunter Clyde Watershed Group and more, kids crafts led by Becca the Witch
2:00 - 3:00 pm - Live music by Seaglass
2:00 - 3:00 pm - Community dialogue
3:00 - 5:45 pm - Hot meal served by Chef Emily Wells
3:00 - 3:45 pm - Dance performance by Filipino Dance Masters
4:00 - 4:40 pm - Live music by Lucy Farrell
4:40 - 5:20 pm - Live music by Joce Reyome
5:20 - 6:00 pm - Live music by Dylan Menzie

PURCHASE Meal TICKETS

Register for workshops

In the event of rain on Sunday October 6th, events will take place indoors at The Mill.

Performance Lineup

Between 2-6pm on Sunday, Oct.6th, The Mill will come to life with live music and dance! All entertainment is free!

DYLAN MENZIE

Since 2013, Dylan Menzie has been building a catalog of acclaimed, award winning music. Drawing inspiration from acts like Wilco, Fleet Foxes, and Vampire Weekend, Menzie is a combination of folk, rock, and pop elements best described as Indie Pop Americana. His dynamic vocals and compelling songwriting have allowed him to tour countries around the world. Constantly moving forward, Menzie released his latest offering on September 6th, 2024

JOCE REYOME

Winner of the 2022 Music PEI ”Entertainer of the Year” Award, Joce Reyome, a genuine soul, brings authenticity to their performances, turning audiences into active participants in a journey through heartbreak and humour. Their music is infused with their trademark classic blues sound, raw vocals, and evocative storytelling. With performances on the Confederation Centre of the Arts main stage, at JUNO fest 2024, at the East Coast Music Awards and more, they have captivated audiences across Atlantic Canada.

LUCY FARRELL

Odd, unconventional melodies, poetic, sophisticated song-writing and the bewitching clarity of Kent-born, Canada-based Lucy Farrell’s voice are made elegant with sparse, careful accompaniment on tenor guitar and occasionally viola, carving out a unique niche for an artist at the forefront of contemporary English folk music.
Finding an international audience among artists like Julia Jacklin, Emily Portman, The Weather Station, The Unthanks and Eliza Carthy, the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner Lucy Farrell is not only awarded as a renowned composer and singer, but also as viola/fiddle/tenor guitar-player. Her work as a band member and collaborator with such artists and projects as Eliza Carthy and the Wayward Band; Gluepot; Modern Fairies; The Furrow Collective; Carthy, Oates, Farrell & Young; and her duo work with Andrew Waite and Jonny Kearney, respectively has meant releasing a collection of her distinctive solo work has had to wait – until now.

FILIPINO
DANCE MASTERS

Filipino Dance Masters is a group of Filipino youth dancers showcasing the rich culture and traditions of the Philippines. Their unique blend of traditional Filipino dances and modern choreography, combined with colorful costumes and music, creates a mesmerizing performance for everyone.

SEAGLASS

Alfred Gallant, Marti Hopson and Glenn Gaulthier share well-loved folk and gospel tunes that will have you tapping your toes and singing along!

Community Dialogue

River Clyde Arts presents this year’s community dialogue “Nourishing Communities: Addressing Food Insecurity on PEI”. Join us from 2-3 pm on October 6th in The Mill restaurant. Facilitated by Jane Wells, we’ll hear from three passionate individuals on their experiences surrounding food insecurity on PEI:

Jill MacIntyre

Jill MacIntyre is a climate justice organizer and researcher from Epekwitk. Through a Bachelor of Arts at Mount Allison University and a Master of Arts at the University of Guelph, Jill has led several community-based research projects on food sovereignty and ecological farming on the Island. She has also volunteered with several local mutual aid or food security initiatives, and loves to garden and cook for a crowd!

Karen Murchison

Karen is the Executive Director of Canadian Organic Growers (COG) coming to the position after a long career working directly with farmers across the Atlantic region. Prior to joining COG in July 2023 she spent seven years with the P.E.I. Certified Organic Producers Cooperative (PEI COPC), during which time organic production expanded to more than 12,000 acres, and her work alongside sector leaders was instrumental in developing comprehensive strategies for water use, carbon capture and agroforestry. The launch of Growers Station, a local food distribution hub, in 2021 stands as her most marked achievement in working to develop robust regional food systems
Karen studied agronomy at Dalhousie University and business at the University of Prince Edward Island and is a professional agrologist and practicing agronomist.

Meleni O'Reilly

Meleni is a dedicated advocate for community care with extensive experience in supporting vulnerable populations. Holding a degree in Concurrent Disorders, Meleni has developed a strong foundation in mental health, substance use, and harm reduction. As the Digital Communications, Education, and Logistics Coordinator at Meals on Wheels PEI, they are passionate about increasing access to food and fostering community well-being through programs such as Food for All, and Meals on Wheels PEI's Rural Routes program. Meleni’s commitment to ensuring that folks have access to nutritious meals fuels their ongoing efforts to make a positive impact on the Prince Edward Island community.

Accessibility

Read the 2024 Sharing the Field Access Guide for details about the site, parking, terrain, sensory notes, what to bring, and more!

If you have any questions or specific access needs related to this event, please get in touch with Céleste McNiven, Accessibility Coordinator, at access@riverclydearts.com

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With gratitude to our Sharing the Field funders, partners and sponsors