
Partyin’ until the cows come home: Barn Dance at the Shawville Fair grounds
Connor Lalande Shawville May 27, 2023 As the sun set this past Saturday evening, the Pontiac Agricultural Society Board of Directors invited the regional community

Connor Lalande Shawville May 27, 2023 As the sun set this past Saturday evening, the Pontiac Agricultural Society Board of Directors invited the regional community

Brett Thoms Campbell’s Bay September 16, 2022 Les Ami(e)s du Manoir St-Joseph held its annual Fair Day for the residents last Friday. This involved various


Message from the president Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville Aug 24, 2022 Nothing beats the look of excitement as kids enter the gates of the Shawville Fair

Pontiac native, national country music star and long-time promoter and talent agent for the Shawville Fair, Ron Sparling, is set to be honoured at the

Brett Thoms Shawville March 17, 2022 The Pontiac Agriculture Society held its annual general meeting on Thursday night. The meeting was held in-person at the

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville Nov 24, 2021 With anticipation for the Shawville Fair Demolition Derby, the community is in for a smashing surprise in the upcoming
In the span of a little over six weeks, the Shawville Fair board of directors, volunteers and sponsors have done the seemingly impossible: They’ve built
The Equity asked people what their favourite memory is from attending the Shawville Fair. This is what they had to say:

Julien St-Jean Shawville August 23, 2021 The Pontiac Museum will commemorate fair weekend with an exhibit offering information on the history of the fair. Charles

Connor Lalande Shawville May 27, 2023 As the sun set this past Saturday evening, the Pontiac Agricultural Society Board of Directors invited the regional community to a Barn Dance at the Shawville Fair grounds. Held in celebration of their volunteers,

Brett Thoms Campbell’s Bay September 16, 2022 Les Ami(e)s du Manoir St-Joseph held its annual Fair Day for the residents last Friday. This involved various activities, the highlight of which was volunteers from the 4-H Club bringing out some animals


Message from the president Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville Aug 24, 2022 Nothing beats the look of excitement as kids enter the gates of the Shawville Fair all full of wonder ready to explore all it can offer said Vaughan Bastien, the

Pontiac native, national country music star and long-time promoter and talent agent for the Shawville Fair, Ron Sparling, is set to be honoured at the upcoming fair. Born in 1940 in Campbell’s Bay, Que. Sparling went on to be a

Brett Thoms Shawville March 17, 2022 The Pontiac Agriculture Society held its annual general meeting on Thursday night. The meeting was held in-person at the Shawville Arena and was attended by about 30 people. During the proceedings, the society elected

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville Nov 24, 2021 With anticipation for the Shawville Fair Demolition Derby, the community is in for a smashing surprise in the upcoming fair because the students of the Pontiac High school will be building a car to
In the span of a little over six weeks, the Shawville Fair board of directors, volunteers and sponsors have done the seemingly impossible: They’ve built a five-day extravaganza for the people of the Pontiac. To put things into perspective, planning
The Equity asked people what their favourite memory is from attending the Shawville Fair. This is what they had to say:

Julien St-Jean Shawville August 23, 2021 The Pontiac Museum will commemorate fair weekend with an exhibit offering information on the history of the fair. Charles Wickens, a summer student with the museum said the exhibit will feature whatever history and
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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