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Snowman Contest (Virtual) Brought to you by the Barry's Bay Recreation Committee. |
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Drawing Contest 2026 is the 25th anniversary of the Township of Madawaska Valley! Draw your favourite place or favourite thing to do in MV and submit a hard copy to the Madawaska Valley Public Library by February 10 2026. Winners will be announced on February 14. Open to ages 0-17 in three categories: under 8, 8-13 years old, 14-17 years old. Cash prizes in each category. No digital art accepted. Brought to you by the Madawaska Valley Public Library. |
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Story Walk Head to the Library to get details on this scavenger hunt story walk, around town the week leading up to Flannel Fest. All participants will be entered to win a book prize. Brought to you by the Madawaska Valley Public Library and Madawaska Valley District School. |
Flannel Fest 2026
Join us for the inaugural Flannel Fest, a midwinter community celebration in Madawaska Valley!
This community inspired celebration has something for everyone taking place across the Township! Check out the schedule below, and note the times, locations, and costs of some activities. Funds made at these events go directly to the groups hosting the event.
Questions? Contact recreation@madawaskavalley.ca or call 613-756-2747 x220, or use the links below to contact event organizers directly.
Click here to download a PDF version of our events calendar.
Event Schedule
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Luncheon & Baked Bean Contest Brought to you by the Opeongo Seniors Centre. |
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Tom Bryce Cribbage Tournament Stop by the Legion Wednesday evening for a cribbage tournament in memory of Tom Bryce. Brought to you by the Royal Canadian Legion. |
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MVACL Bingo Support MVACL and maybe win big at their bingo night at the Royal Canadian Legion! Free jackpot BINGO card to anyone wearing flannel, and a chance to win during their 50/50 draw. Brought to you by the Madawaska Valley Association for Community Living. |
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Soup & Sandwich Eat in or grab yours to go - the Anglican Church's famous Friday lunch! Barry's Bay businesses: order ahead and get free delivery. Brought to you by the Church of the Epiphany. |
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The Ghost Train “Ghost Riders of the Opeongo Line:” A rousing three-act play presented by the Opeongo Readers’ Theatre about a wild night in the old Barry’s Bay train station back in May, 1933 when more than a few hair-raising things go bump in the night. Full of fun, horror and, believe it or not, some very accurate local history! Brought to you by the Stationkeepers MV. |
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Needle and Thread: Embracing Tradition A celebration of fibre activities practiced by our parents, grandparents, and great grandparents. Demonstrations of embroidery, spinning, knitting, looms, quilting, and fabric creations. Practice swatches will be available in some areas, and hands-on experience in others. Children's activities will be included, and small craft projects to be included on site with instruction and assistance included. Brought to you by the Wilno Heritage Society. |
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Outdoor Activities Warm up with some hot chocolate and other outdoor activities at the Legion! Brought to you by the Royal Canadian Legion. |
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Outside Fun @ Barry's Bay Outdoor Rink Enjoy outdoor games, pick up hockey and more at the Barry's Bay outdoor rink behind the Paul J Yakabuski Community Centre! Weather dependent, drop in, all ages. Brought to you by community volunteers and the Madawaska Valley Lion's Club. |
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Gail Gavan & Friends Come on out and join your friends as you sing and dance along to Gail Gavan as they provide a variety of classic country, rock 'n roll, Irish, Ottawa Valley, and fiddle music! Tickets available at the Madawaska Valley Public Library (cash only), or by emailing recreation@madawaskavalley.ca (e-transfer, credit, and debit accepted). Brought to you by the Barry's Bay Recreation Committee. |
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Pancake Breakfast Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes and other breakfast staples at the Legion! Brought to you by the Royal Canadian Legion. |
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Forest Rangers Join the StationkeepersMV for three episodes of The Forest Rangers, that grand old CBC-TV show we all watched back in the 1960s. Watch Joe Two-Rivers and Shingwak get Kathy, Chub and the rest of the Junior Rangers organized to brave the white water of the wild Madawaska near Whitney where the river scenes were often shot. Brought to you by the Stationkeepers MV. |
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Public Skating Head to PJYCC for the weekly free skate, this week's skate sponsored by the Barry's Bay Recreation Committee! Brought to you by the Barry's Bay Recreation Committee. |
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Fibre Hanging Workshop Make your own wall hanging with yarn, beads, and other craft materials! Instruction and supplies, as well as refreshments, provided. Brought to you by the Opeongo Seniors Centre. |
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Fireweed The reunion of Fireweed, the classic 90s local band best known for their 1994 album Drinking Man, featuring three of the original band members. 19+ event. Tickets available in advance by visiting The Grapevine in Barry's Bay or emailing recreation@madawaskavalley.ca. Brought to you by the Combermere Recreation Committee. |
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Family Day 3 vs 3 Join the Friends of Minor Hockey for an all day 3 vs 3 tournament! All Barry's Bay and Area youth are welcome to join (you do not need to be a current player in the organization) and registration is required - click here for more details. Brought to you by Friends of Minor Hockey. |
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Movie & Craft Afternoon Head to Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College (old St. Mary's School, Dunn St) for an afternoon of crafts and showings of the classic cartoon Balto. Flannel themed crafts and colouring pages available, with hot chocolate and popcorn available for purchase. Brought to you by Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College. |
Interested in being a part of Flannel Fest in 2027? Contact recreation@madawaskavalley.ca to be placed on a contact list for next year!
Contact Us
Township of Madawaska Valley
85 Bay Street, PO Box 1000
Barry’s Bay, ON, K0J 1B0
T 613-756-2747
TF 1-866-222-8699
F 613-756-0553
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