Your Shawville Fair roundup
September 4, 2024
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
This Valley I Call Home
On Saturday, May 24, at 2pm, the Bromley Historical Society kicks off its 2025 season with an afternoon of song and history, featuring well know local musician and writer, Gillan Rutz. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His music celebrates his strong connection and love of the Ottawa Valley and the Pontiac.
The Little Red Wagon require reservations for both the show and dinner. Dinner before the show will start at 6pm, please arrive a bit before to get everyone seated & with drinks.
Ticket link: https://www.littleredwagonwinery.com/events-tickets/the-marigolds-suzie-vinnick-caitlin-hanford-gwen-swick-may-24-730
A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada
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
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