
Your Shawville Fair roundup
From the dog circus to the derby, the holsteins to the horse pull, here are some of the highlights.

From the dog circus to the derby, the holsteins to the horse pull, here are some of the highlights.

The 2024 Shawville Fair officially kicked off on Thursday night with the opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting under the big circus tent. Fair president Ralph Lang

Five young candidates from the local farming community participated in the competition.

Welcome to THE EQUITY’s annual Shawville Fair supplement! We’ve spent the last few weeks, between our regular reporting, calling around to find the stories of

After years of meticulous and labour-intensive renovations, Emma Judd has officially opened her new bed and breakfast, which she is calling Circa, on Shawville’s Main

Lisa Coles awarded CAFE Canadian Fair Champion award Camilla Faragalli Shawville Nov. 24, 2023 Lisa Coles, first vice-president and head of security at the Pontiac

Connor Lalande Campbell’s Bay September 15, 2023 The Friends of St-Joseph’s Manor retirement community held its fourth annual Fair Day event this past Friday in

Horse power Glen Hartle Shawville Sep. 4, 2023 The Horse Pull, a longstanding tradition at the Shawville Fair, was held on Sunday with solid representation

Fair wraps up with ‘last-car-standing’ smash up Derby Glen Hartle SHAWVILLE Sept. 4, 2023 The mercury soared into the mid-30s on the final day of

You’ve done it again, Shawville Fair Glen Hartle Shawville Sept. 6, 2023 There was evidence in every square metre of the Shawville Fairgrounds, and in

From the dog circus to the derby, the holsteins to the horse pull, here are some of the highlights.

The 2024 Shawville Fair officially kicked off on Thursday night with the opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting under the big circus tent. Fair president Ralph Lang thanked the around 30 volunteers with the Pontiac Agricultural Society who helped to organize this

Five young candidates from the local farming community participated in the competition.

Welcome to THE EQUITY’s annual Shawville Fair supplement! We’ve spent the last few weeks, between our regular reporting, calling around to find the stories of the people working tirelessly behind the scenes to pull together all the hundreds, heck, maybe

After years of meticulous and labour-intensive renovations, Emma Judd has officially opened her new bed and breakfast, which she is calling Circa, on Shawville’s Main Street. Judd started accepting reservations in May for the two rooms, each with a private

Lisa Coles awarded CAFE Canadian Fair Champion award Camilla Faragalli Shawville Nov. 24, 2023 Lisa Coles, first vice-president and head of security at the Pontiac Agricultural Society , has been recognized with a national award for her work supporting the

Connor Lalande Campbell’s Bay September 15, 2023 The Friends of St-Joseph’s Manor retirement community held its fourth annual Fair Day event this past Friday in Campbell’s Bay. Members of the Shawville 4-H Club brought the thrills of a county fair

Horse power Glen Hartle Shawville Sep. 4, 2023 The Horse Pull, a longstanding tradition at the Shawville Fair, was held on Sunday with solid representation from across the valley. Past head of this portion of the fair, Jack Stewart, and

Fair wraps up with ‘last-car-standing’ smash up Derby Glen Hartle SHAWVILLE Sept. 4, 2023 The mercury soared into the mid-30s on the final day of the Shawville Fair but no worry, that had little to no impact on attendance at

You’ve done it again, Shawville Fair Glen Hartle Shawville Sept. 6, 2023 There was evidence in every square metre of the Shawville Fairgrounds, and in every minute of the long weekend just passed, that the Pontiac Agricultural Society (PAS) has
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 variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like

Get your tickets!
Remembrance Day Spaghetti and meat ball Dinner & Dance – music by Danny Sylvester
Join us as we come together to honour those who have served and continue to serve for our freedom.
Friday, November 8th, 2025
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dinner & Dance: 6 PM – 12 AM (Doors open at 5 PM)
Music by Danny Sylvester
Cash bar
Tickets $20 – sold in advance
$10 after 7:30 for the dance
Enjoy a delicious spaghetti and meat ball dinner served with Caeser salad and garlic bread, followed by music, and dancing as we gather in remembrance and gratitude.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our local Legion.
We would love to display photos of your loved ones who have served — please send them in or bring them with you to the event.
Hosted by the Ladysmith Recreation Committee.
Let’s share a meal, some memories, and our appreciation together.
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Dîner et danse des spaghettis et des boulettes de viande du jour du Souvenir
Rejoignez-nous alors que nous nous réunissons pour honorer ceux qui ont servi et continuent de servir pour notre liberté.
Samedi le 8 Novembre
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dîner et danse : 18 h – 12 h (les portes ouvrent à 17 h)
Musique de Danny Sylvester
Barre de caisse
Billets 20 $ – vendus à l’avance
Billets 10 $ après 7h30 pour la danse
Profitez d’un délicieux dîner de spaghettis et de boulettes de viande servi avec du pain à l’ail, de la musique et de la danse alors que nous nous rassemblons en souvenir et en gratitude.
Une partie des recettes sera reversée à notre Légion locale.
Nous aimerions afficher des photos de vos proches qui ont servi – veuillez les envoyer ou les apporter avec vous à l’événement.
Hébergé par l’association Recreative Ladysmith
Partageons un repas, quelques souvenirs et notre appréciation ensemble.
The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Phone 819-647-3538 for information.
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 variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
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