Cheryl Dolan
Published online September 23, 2026, at www.pontiacjournal.com
Quyon – Sunshine, music, good food and plenty of community spirit made the fourth annual Quyon Community Day a memorable event on Saturday, September 12. Hosted by the Quyon Community Association (QCA) in partnership with the Quyon Lions Club and Quyon Sports and Recreation, the annual celebration drew a large crowd throughout the afternoon and evening.
The festivities got underway with a three-pitch tournament held Friday and Saturday at the Quyon ballpark. Organized by Matt Curley, the tournament featured six teams competing for the championship. The River Rats, captained by Nick Curley, came out on top, defeating the Quyon Rippers in the final. The baseball weekend also included a bat draw, with Brody Campbell and another lucky winner each taking home a baseball bat.
Back at the community centre, there was no shortage of activities for the younger crowd, with two large bouncy castles providing hours of fun. A popular craft table, organized by volunteer Connie Clark, gave children the opportunity to paint clay mushrooms with their own colourful designs to take home and place in their gardens or plant pots. Two calves supplied by Rosbern Farms (Tyler McCann) were another definite crowd-pleaser. Handled by Ray, Beth and Leah, the calves attracted plenty of attention and gave people a chance to get up close to some farm animals.
Meanwhile, chairs were set up under tents facing the stage, where people could relax and enjoy an afternoon of live music. The entertainment lineup featured a variety of performers, including Barry Teevans, Lorne Brady and Friends, Cal Cummings, Lorne Daley, the Saggy Bottom Boys, Larry Chevrier and Arnold Trudeau, Jessica Pearson, Valley Mountain and Chicken Fried. The music took a break at supper time as the Quyon Lions Club served a delicious roast beef dinner at the community centre. With 244 meals served, it was a full house. Lions member Holly Leach said it was definitely the club’s most successful year. A wall of donated gifts also added excitement to the day, with tickets available for a chance to take home one of the many generous donations.
Following supper, the music continued before another special event took centre stage — fireworks. The fireworks, organized by the QCA, were originally intended for Canada Day but had to be postponed because of inclement weather. The long-awaited display finally took place at Quyon Community Day, much to the delight of the crowd.
Among those enjoying the festivities was Lloyd Palmer of Ottawa, who has roots in the Pontiac. Palmer and his wife Helen make a point of returning to Community Day every year. “What we really enjoy is having the opportunity to see and chat with so many friends who return year after year to take part in these events,” Palmer said. He was equally impressed with the fireworks. “For a small town, they were spectacular. What a display! Absolutely awesome.” The evening continued with more music, with Chicken Fried bringing the entertainment to a close. From the ball tournament and children’s activities to the live music, Lions’ roast beef supper and spectacular fireworks, the weekend offered something for everyone. Once again, Quyon Community Day showed what can happen when local organizations, volunteers and residents come together to celebrate their community — creating a weekend filled with friendship, fun and plenty of memories.
Photo credit: Cheryl Dolan