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Upcoming Events

April 2026

49th Shawville Community Bonspiel
April 9, 2026 - April 12, 2026
12:00 am
Chutes Coulonge AGM/AGA
April 9, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Kids String Art Workshop - Shawville
April 11, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Live at Gavan’s - The Abrams
April 11, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Pontiac Pride’s “Spring Fling” - Shawville
April 18, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Souper de Cipaille/Sea Pie Supper - Fort-Coulonge
April 24, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fourth annual BGCFD poker run
April 25, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Events Calendar

Click on any of the individual events for details. For days with multiple listings, click the date for a complete list of events. 

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02 Aug
August 2, 2025    
All Day
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025 REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE! $60 per person (cocktails, dinner) Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must. E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455) 331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
03 Aug
August 3, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake's 150th Anniversary in 2026. Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com The [...]
05 Aug
August 5, 2025    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Paul Ryan Park, Waltham
Groupe L'Ile-du-Grand-Calumet Fishing Derby
August 9, 2025    
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details: https://www.groupeliledugrandcalumet.ca/
Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches
August 17, 2025    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa [...]
SADC Community Event - Pontiac Ouest
August 21, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac! We're thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac's 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory. Come and discover the [...]
166th Cobden Fair
August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025    
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year's fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025. Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our [...]
artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening
August 23, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All are welcome! Come and celebrate our youth with us at our grand reopening! Yes, you heard us right: grand reopening! August 23, 2025 from 1-4p.m. Fun activities await: silent auction, youth-focused art workshops, live entertainment, food, and much more. Don’t miss the chance to meet us and join the celebration!
Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park
August 23, 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair.  Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
Expo Shawville Fair 2025
August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025    
All Day
The Valley's Most Family Friendly Fair! www.shawvillefair.ca
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166th Cobden Fair
22 Aug 25
Cobden
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166th Cobden Fair
22 Aug 25
Cobden
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Expo Shawville Fair 2025
28 Aug 25
Shawville
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Expo Shawville Fair 2025
28 Aug 25
Shawville
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Expo Shawville Fair 2025
28 Aug 25
Shawville
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Expo Shawville Fair 2025
28 Aug 25
Shawville
Chutes Coulonge Festival of Lights

Chutes Coulonge Festival of Lights

December 13, 2024 - December 14, 2024
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Opening Weekend: Chutes Coulonge Festival of Lights
Kick off the holiday season with the magical Opening weekend of the Chutes Coulonge Festival of Lights! Experience a winter wonderland as you stroll through our illuminated forest trails, surrounded by the glow of festive lights that guide you through a cozy, snowy landscape.
Enchanted Forest Trail: Follow the beautifully lit paths through the forest, each twist and turn revealing more holiday charm and a peaceful, magical ambiance.
Warm Treats: Enjoy hot chocolate and delicious food from Café Downtown, perfect for keeping cozy as you explore.
New Attraction – A Lumberjack’s Tale: Discover our newest feature, a heartwarming experience that brings to life the story of a lumberjack making his way home for Christmas. Follow his journey through immersive displays that capture the spirit of tradition and family during the holidays.
Bring family and friends to share in the joy and warmth of the season, and be among the first to experience this unforgettable holiday event at Chutes Coulonge Park!
Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and prepare for an evening of lights, warmth, and festive cheer!
Get your tickets online at www.chutescoulonge.ca or on site!
14 Dec

Journée de Noël pour les enfants/ Christmas Kids Day

December 14, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Venez à la Marche de chapeau le samedi 14 Decembre de 11h à 15h pour une journée remplie d’activités pour les enfants.
Les activités comprennent : Lettres au Père Noël, décoration de bonshommes en pain d’épices, chant au spectacle de talents, photo de Noël et shopping.
Des hot-dogs avec des chips, un canne de bonbon et du chocolat chaud seront servis.

Come to the Chapeau Market on Saturday, December 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a day full of activities for kids.
Activities include: Letters to Santa, gingerbread man decorating, singing at the talent show, Christmas photo and shopping.
Hot dogs with chips, a candy cane and hot chocolate will be served.

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Do you have an upcoming event? Would you like it listed on our website for the entire Pontiac region to see? Registered users and subscribers can submit unlimited events on our website at no cost. Log in to your account to get started. If you’re not yet registered or subscribed, sign up today to take advantage of this feature and more.

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Events Calendar

Click on any of the individual events for details. For days with multiple listings, click the date for a complete list of events. 

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
28
29
30
31
1
2
12:00 AM - PPHS Reunion
4
6
7
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
22
24
25
26
27
29
30
31
02 Aug
August 2, 2025    
All Day
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025 REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE! $60 per person (cocktails, dinner) Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must. E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455) 331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
03 Aug
August 3, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake's 150th Anniversary in 2026. Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com The [...]
05 Aug
August 5, 2025    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Paul Ryan Park, Waltham
Groupe L'Ile-du-Grand-Calumet Fishing Derby
August 9, 2025    
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details: https://www.groupeliledugrandcalumet.ca/
Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches
August 17, 2025    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa [...]
SADC Community Event - Pontiac Ouest
August 21, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac! We're thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac's 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory. Come and discover the [...]
166th Cobden Fair
August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025    
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year's fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025. Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our [...]
artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening
August 23, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All are welcome! Come and celebrate our youth with us at our grand reopening! Yes, you heard us right: grand reopening! August 23, 2025 from 1-4p.m. Fun activities await: silent auction, youth-focused art workshops, live entertainment, food, and much more. Don’t miss the chance to meet us and join the celebration!
Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park
August 23, 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair.  Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
Expo Shawville Fair 2025
August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025    
All Day
The Valley's Most Family Friendly Fair! www.shawvillefair.ca
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2 Aug 25
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166th Cobden Fair
22 Aug 25
Cobden
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166th Cobden Fair
22 Aug 25
Cobden
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Expo Shawville Fair 2025
28 Aug 25
Shawville
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Expo Shawville Fair 2025
28 Aug 25
Shawville
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Expo Shawville Fair 2025
28 Aug 25
Shawville
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Expo Shawville Fair 2025
28 Aug 25
Shawville

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