Prince Edward: Milford, Music and Fair Tradition

Discover Prince Edward through the varied experiences in Milford: the Black River adds a scenic touch, alongside a long-standing fair tradition, chamber music and agricultural produce. This lets you plan your stay around specific interests—a scheduled event, a music program or a look at local products. When searching for a vacation rental, it helps to decide first which of these themes you want to shape your trip.

Milford: River and Fair Tradition

Milford lies on the Black River, which gives the town a distinctive connection to the surrounding landscape. The Milford Fall Fair takes place at the Milford Fairgrounds at 2179 County Road 17 in Milford. It has been held without interruption since 1946 and began as a tribute to local veterans; it also welcomed home soldiers returning from the Second World War. Event dates vary, so plan your visit around the dates for that year. The fair is considered family- and dog-friendly, but visitor rules may change. Check them before your visit.

Chamber Music and Summer Programs

For 38 seasons, Music at Port Milford has focused on chamber music in Prince Edward County. The summer school includes a chamber music academy for advanced young musicians from across North America, as well as a one-day choir camp for elementary school children in Prince Edward County. The two offerings differ in focus and target audience: the academy is for advanced young musicians, while the choir camp is for elementary school children. If you are making music the focus of your trip, check the current program dates and offerings in advance.

Farm Stand and Wine in Milford

Vicki's Veggies operates a farm stand in Milford in a restored former post office and specializes in more than 100 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. The farm also holds an annual, family-friendly seedling sale; timing and availability may vary. You should also factor the seasonal availability of tomato varieties into your plans.

Exultet Estates is located in Milford in a former cheese factory dating from 1875. The winery makes grape wines entirely from its own grapes and bottles them on-site; its ciders are made from 100 percent local apples from Prince Edward County. Milford is therefore home to a range of local products: heirloom tomato varieties and seedlings at Vicki's Veggies, and grape wines and ciders at Exultet.

Kayaking Opportunities Across the County

Across Prince Edward County, PEC Kayaks delivers kayak rental equipment to vacation destinations. PEC Kayaks' kayaks can be launched at public water access points throughout the county. Delivery and water access conditions may change, so check them before making plans.

When searching for a vacation rental in Prince Edward, you can start by deciding what you want to focus on: Milford, with its fair, chamber music and local products, or kayaking opportunities across Prince Edward County. This distinction helps you tailor your itinerary to the specific experiences and their respective time and geographic settings.

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