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Annual Events That we look forward to every year.
Embrace Winter Killaloe Style.
Bring your family and friends for 5 days of fun and outdoor activity.
Highlights
Youth talent Karaoke Kontest ( with cash prizes)- 613-281-1173 to enter
Friendship Club Lunch
Broomball Tournament & BBQ
CRC SnoFun "Game On"
Trivia Contest
St. Andrew's SnoFun Pancake Supper
Friday, Jan. 31 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Darts
Family Dance
Farmers' Market at the Lions' Hall
Kevin Lynch Hockey Tournament
Scavenger Hunt
Killaloe Curling Club Bonspiel
Tobogganing at Garnet's Ranch
Eastern Pro Tour Professional Snowmobile Race
Vintage SnoCross
ATV racing
Heritage Cup returns in 2023
A tournament featuring four of our heritage communities
• Kashubian Griffins
• Algonquin Thunderbirds
• Irish Shamrocks
• German Black Eagles
Normally held last weekend in March
More information available at the website
Vintage car show
Farmers' Market
Live Entertainment
Talent Show
Face painting
Balloon Artist
Sidewalk sales
Downtown Farmers Market
Bouncy Castle
Fun for the Whole Family
Victoria Day Weekend
Locally-grown perennials
In support of the Walleye Rehabilitation Program
Rainbow smelt, Fresh cut fries, Tarter, Coleslaw & a Drink
Tickets available at the Cottage Cup,
Golden Lake Variety
Limited tickets available
Please park at the Community Centre or behind the firehall
Live Entertainment
Barbecues • Duck Race
Kids Games • Cake
Fireworks! (depending on Fire Ban status)
Wilno
11 am to 3 pm ~ At Wilno Heritage Park
Live music, kid's games, snacks and treats,
heritage exhibits
Killaloe
Events throughout the Day
Rubber Ducky race - Station Park - 2 pm
Music at St. Andrew's School Yard
Dexter & Serena Sernoskie ~ 6:30 pm
Sidewinder ~ 8 pm
Best Fireworks Show around
Eganville
Family Fun Zone at the Arena - noon to 4 pm
- Bonnechere Valley’s got Talent starts at 3 pm
Special Bingo at the Legion - 2 to 4 pm
Barbecue at the Legion - 4 to 6 pm
Shania Twain Tribute Artists at the Arena - 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Fireworks Over the Bonnechere River
North Algona Wilberforce
Activities 10 am to 1 pm at Melissa Bishop Park
Pancake Breakfast ~ 9:30 to 11 am
Live music by Leahy Family of Golden Lake
Barry's Bay
Magic show at the Legion - 11 am
Fun time at the Legion - Noon to 2 pm
Free Hot dogs, Sausage, more - 11:30 to 1:30
Cori Coulas entertaining at the Legion - 2 to 4 pm
Fireworks at the waterfront
A self-guided tour featuring four unique local gardens in and around Killaloe.
Tickets available at
Gift It Gray in Barry's Bay;
Country Market in Combermere
Grandma's Pantry in Killaloe
Award-winning Madawaska Valley Studio Tour!
Visit over 25 artists and artisans at studios around the Valley.
Enjoy the arts and crafts and spectacular scenery!
Brochures & maps available at Tourist Information Centres and business locations throughout the Valley, and at participating studios.
Summer Tour
Sat & Sun - July 15 & 16 2023
Autumn Tour
Sat & Sun - Sept 30 & Oct 1 2023
Start anywhere you like on the map. Watch for the Maple Leaf Signs that mark each studio.
Visit the website for participating studios and map
Livestock Shows
Children's Activities
Midway
Horse Drawing Competition
Chuckwagon Races
Demolition Derby
19th Annual Tournament
BBQ, Raffle Tickets, Great Prizes
Contact Melissa: 613-281-2177
to register your team, if you're looking to join one, to donate or for more information.
BBQ & Great Prizes
All proceeds to Huntington Society of Canada
The Poker Run is Back
Start/Finish at Sands on Golden Lake
More details later
Everyone Welcome!
Family Fun Day in Combermere
Afternoon
Kids' Activities, Petting Zoo, Water Slides & pool
(kids bring your swimsuit)
Classic car show, Live music,
Horseshoe Tournament, Beer garden
Evening
Outdoor dance featuring Sidewinder
Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Ann
With Fr. Réal Ouellette
"Living a Daily Life with the Trinity"
Thu Fri & Sat ~ 7 pm
Mass and Homily given each evening
by Fr. Réal Quellette
Sunday
11 am ~ Outdoor Mass of Healing at the Shrine
1 pm ~ Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
1:30 pm ~ Closing Benediction
Religious Articles for Sale
Priests available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Food and Refreshments available
Please bring your own seating
Last Sunday In July
21st Anniversary Celebration
For 2023
Speaker: Paul Ozorak - history of CFS Foymount
Musical Entertainment: Yoyo Mamas
Refreshments & Visiting Time after the ceremony
Come to the church in the wildwood…
Everyone Welcome
Good Friends and Good Times
Kids' Zone: Parade, Games, Face painting, Much more
Crafts & Artisans
Workshops
Fabulous Food: standard Fair fare plus vegetarian and gluten-free.
Lots of Great Live Music
Friday from 5 pm. Saturday from noon
Great Lake Swimmers
K-Man & The 45s
Lindsay Barr
Kon-Fusion
Blue Hazel
and more!!
See the website for ticket locations, music line-up and more.
Displays of flowers, vegetables and arrangements by MV Gardening Club members
Inez Boehme Bursary Tea $5
34th Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Enjoy Aboriginal Culture
Drumming, Dancing, Crafts, and Traditional Foods
Saturday
Grand Entry ~ 12 noon
Supper Break ~ 5 to 7 pm
Social Evening Dancing and Drumming ~ 7 pm
Sunday
Grand Entry ~ 12 noon
Give away and closing ~ 5 pm
No pets, drugs, or alcohol
Held on the 3rd weekend in August
Gates open to the public at 9 a.m.
Ottawa Valley's Best Gun Show
Hunting, Shooting, Outdoor Supplies
Antiques, Collectibles, Crafts
Buy-Sell-Trade
Third weekend in August
A proud supporter of Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Programs
"For the little bit of Irish in everyone!"
10th Annual Festival
filled with music & dancing, friends & family,
food & beverages & more.
Irish Gathering Parade
Sat Aug 19 ~ 11 am
Free Carnival in Station Park
Sat Aug 19 ~ 10 am to 5 pm
Free Live Music in Station Park
Friday and Saturday
Gail Gavin, The Sernoskies, The Roche Family, more
Irish Tea Party
Killaloe Friendship Club
Fri Aug 18 ~ $10
Also
Darts & Euchre, Family Fun & More.
For full schedule & more info, go to the FB page (link below)
Third weekend in August.
Local food producers and artisans
present their wares
In 2023 at the Eganville Arena
In 2024 in Barry's Bay and Killaloe
164th Annual Agricultural Fair
Live entertainment, Worlds Finest Midway, Livestock shows, senior and junior hall exhibits, craft shows, our infamous Demo Derby on Saturday night and many other numerous activities to fill your weekend!
Last Weekend before Labour Day
The Valley's Favourite Church Supper
Cancelled in 2022
because of uncertain Covid situation
Roast chicken with all the fixin's
and home-made dessert too!
Annually on the first Sunday in September
Gun & Sportsman Show
All Welcome!!
For more details contact Peter Koller
by email pjkoller23@gmail.com
or by phone 613-758-3567
168th Fair in 2023
Livestock Shows, Exhibits, Rides, Games
OPP Golden Helmets
Demolition Derby
Live Music
Tribute to Bob Seeger
Jason McCoy
Eddy and The Stingrays
More
Held Annually ~ First Weekend After Labour Day
Heritage Sports
Logger Competitions
Bouncy Castle
Historical Displays
Live Music
Vendors
Book a table
Contact Marilyn Musclow at 613-758-2421
Refreshments and light lunch available
Soup, sandwich & dessert - $8
Everyone Welcome!
Come Together to Celebrate the Christmas Season
Carols & Hot Chocolate
Refreshments
Visit from Santa
Tree of Love Light Bulbs on sale now
All proceeds to St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation
2023 Santa Claus Parades
Barry's Bay - Sat Dec 2 - 12 noon
Killaloe - Sat Dec 9 - 1 pm
Meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus
at the Lions' Hall after the parade
Eganville - Sun
Coffee, hot chocolate and treats for the children
at the Legion after the parade
Music by the OK Chorale
Holiday refreshments
Friday, Jan. 27
Bingo - 7 pm
Saturday, Jan. 28
Poker Run Registration
10 am to 11 am - ATV's and snowmobiles
$10 registration
Canteen: opens at noon
Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Chili
Charlotte's Hill Toboggan Races - 11 am
Vintage Snowmobile Show and Run - 12 noon
( sponsored by Bryan Miller)
Kids Games - 1 pm
Supper - 4:30 pm
Ham, Baked Beans, Scalloped Potatoes, Squares
Adults: $15; Children 7 to 12: $10; 6 and under Free.
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