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Events - 28 Feb 26

Upcoming Events

March 2026

Flying Elbows Hockey Tournament - Shawville
March 25, 2026 - March 28, 2026
12:00 am
ESSC spaghetti supper
March 26, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Together for Pontiac Youth Forum - Campbell's Bay
March 27, 2026
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Doormat Painting Workshop - Shawville
March 27, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Colin Linden LIVE at The Little Red Wagon
March 27, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Coronation Hall Pruning Workshop - Bristol
March 28, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pontiac Seedy Saturday - Thorne
March 28, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Alleyn-et-Cawood’s Easter Pancake Breakfast 
March 28, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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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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Family Hockey Tournament - Chapeau

Family Hockey Tournament - Chapeau

February 27, 2026 - February 28, 2026
All Day

The annual Family Hockey Tournament takes place at the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex on February 27 and 28. The public is welcome to attend and cheer on local teams, with full details and schedules to be released soon.

Le Patro/Centre de Draveurs Winter Carnival

Le Patro/Centre de Draveurs Winter Carnival

February 27, 2026 - February 28, 2026
12:00 am

Where: Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs, 33 rue du Centre Récréatif, Fort-Coulonge

When: Feb. 27 – 28

This two-day winter carnival will include hockey tournaments, bingo, karaoke, kids games, and a car rally with prizes. Visit the Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs Century 21 Élite FAcebook page for more information. 

Chutes Coulonge Waterfall & Wellness Retreat

Chutes Coulonge Waterfall & Wellness Retreat

February 28, 2026 - March 1, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Where: Chutes Coulonge Adventure Park 

When: Feb 28 – March 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A full weekend of activities designed to connect with nature, community, and reconnect with yourself. Private wellness sessions available as well. Tickets are $98 per day, pre-registration is required. Contact dg@chutescoulonge.ca for more information.

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Pontiac Legion’s Music Trivia Nite - Campbell’s Bay

Pontiac Legion’s Music Trivia Nite - Campbell’s Bay

February 28, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Where: Pontiac Legion, 140 Rue Front, Campbell’s Bay
When: Saturday, Feb 28, 2 p.m.
Test your knowledge at Music Trivia Nite at the Pontiac Legion in Cambell’s Bay on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM. For $5.00 per person, teams can compete for prizes and enjoy snacks and a 50/50 draw. Trivia covers Rock, Country, Oldies, and Classics.
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28 Feb

Alleyn-et-Cawood Spaghetti Supper

February 28, 2026
3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Where: Bethany Hall, 33 chemin Harrison, Alleyn-et-Cawood

When: 3:30 p.m.

Join Alleyn-et-Cawood in celebrating its 150th anniversary with a ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m. and a spaghetti supper at 4 p.m. Advance tickets available by calling Sheila at 819-467-2941 ext. 103. Tickets are $15 ($18 at the door) or for kids 10 and under they are $7 ($10 at the door). Everyone is welcome.

Dinner and trivia fundraiser - Luskville

Dinner and trivia fundraiser - Luskville

February 28, 2026
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Enjoy a delicious dinner while trying your trivia skills, 100% bilingual event with half of all question revolving around horses…$25 per person. Info Andrea 819-351-5513

Live at Gavan’s: Larry & Arnold, with special guest Brian Ostrom 

Live at Gavan’s: Larry & Arnold, with special guest Brian Ostrom 

February 28, 2026
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Where: 1157 rue de Clarendon, Quyon

When: 9 p.m. 

Larry brings 45 years of experience in the local music scene, Arnold has been lighting up the Ottawa & Pontiac circuit for 25 years with his Pontiac roots, and Brian Ostrom — an Ottawa Valley Hall of Famer and one of the region’s finest steel guitar players — adds his legendary sound.

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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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