🗓 This Weekend in the Pontiac
A quick snapshot of what’s happening August 14–17
Live music, local flavours, markets, art, and community spirit — it’s all right here at home.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
🚚 Hustle & Heart Food Drive
📍 Giant Tiger, Shawville | 🕙 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Help fill the big truck for Bouffe Pontiac! Drop off non-perishable food items and be part of a community effort that makes a real difference.
🍗 Chicken Barbecue
📍 St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Shawville | 🕟 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 💲 $25 per person
Enjoy a hearty BBQ dinner while supporting a local church tradition.
🎨 Vernissage at Café 349
📍 Shawville | 🕔 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Featuring Jelly Massee and eight other local artists — a vibrant evening of art, conversation, and inspiration.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
🎤 Open Mic Night
📍 Little Red Wagon Winery, Clarendon | Evening
Grab the mic or just sip wine and enjoy the local talent in this welcoming, cozy venue.
🎸 Generator Party at Gavan’s Hotel
📍 Quyon | Doors 8:00 p.m., Show 9:00 p.m. | 💲20
A powerhouse tribute to alt-rock and grunge — from Nirvana to No Doubt. Loud, raw, and guaranteed to take you back.
🎪 Island Fest Begins
📍 L’Isle-aux-Allumettes | August 15–17
Euchre tournament, car show, duck race, live music by Ryan Ziggs & The Zgs, Reg Karkner Band, and Cam Beaudry of Whisky Fever — a jam-packed weekend for all ages.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
🎤 Rory Taillon at Little Red Wagon Winery
📍 Clarendon | 🕢 7:30 p.m. | 💲20 | Reservations required
An unforgettable voice, soulful songwriting, and a perfect summer evening setting.
🎶 High Rise at Brauwerk Hoffman
📍 Campbell’s Bay | 🕡 6:30 p.m. | 💲7
This Montreal-based band brings their energy to the covered patio — great beer, great vibes.
🎃 Halloween Day at Leslie Lake Park
📍 Leslie Lake Park & Campground
- 👻 Children’s Ghost Trail | 🕔 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- 🥃 Adult Shots Trail | 🕗 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Plus trick-or-treating for all ages — costumes encouraged!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
🎪 Island Fest Continues
More family fun, music, and friendly competition in L’Isle-aux-Allumettes.
🛍 Farmers’ Markets Around the Pontiac
Fresh flavours and local finds, Saturday mornings unless noted.
- Clarendon – R7R Farms | 8:30 a.m. – noon
- Bristol (Norway Bay) – 1 Rue Park | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Mansfield – Les Serres Paul Amyotte | 9:00 a.m. – noon
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