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5:30 PM | 460 Witt Road Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5
For immediate release: August 26, 2025
What: Council in Committee Meeting
Where: Township of Laurentian Valley Council Chambers and livestreamed on the Township's YouTube Channel
When: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
The Township of Laurentian will be conducting a Council in Committee Meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting portions will be livestreamed to the Township’s YouTube Channel and can be viewed at the specified time above.
12:00 PM | 1 Henan Rd, Pembroke, ON, Canada, K8A 6W6
- BAKING AND PRESERVING COMPETITIONS: Put your skills to the test at the Laurentian Valley Fall Flavours Festival! From muffins and tarts to pickles and preserves, these friendly competitions showcase the incredible homemade talents in our community. Enter your best creations for a chance to earn the admiration of festival-goers. Entries are to be dropped off at the Laurentian Valley Fall Flavours event on Saturday, September 20, 2025 between 12-1pm upstairs at Alice & Fraser Recreation Centre (1 Henan Road) with a $5 entry fee. These competitions are being offered by Laurentian Valley 50+ Fit and Feisty. For more information please email: fitandfeisty50@gmail.com or visit: https://www.lvtownship.ca/en/news/2025-lv-fall-flavours-festival.aspx
- FACE PAINTING: Happy Valley Face Painting will be on site to add a splash of colour to you day with a free face painting station. Whether you want to be a butterfly, superhero, tiger, or anything in between — this talented artist will bring your imagination to life. Perfect for kids (and kids at heart)!
- WAGON RIDES: Stay tuned for details.
- HANDMADE VENDOR MARKET: Great opportunity to showcase local talents and products! Over 1000 visitors throughout the day! $50 per table. Pre-registration required by September 5, 2025. Must have own table/shelter. Set-up time from 10am - 12pm. Market starts at noon until 5pm. REGISTER AS A VENDOR HERE:
https://forms.lvtownship.ca/Events/LV-FF-Festival-Handmade-Market-Vendor-Registration
- CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: The festival’s Cornhole Tournament brings competitive fun to the Festival! Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the game, dive into the action of tossing bean bags and hitting the mark. The cornhole tournament will start at noon, so come for 11:30am register. $5 to play. Just show up! Tournament starts shortly after 12pm. Come test your skills, enjoy the lively atmosphere, and be part of the festival's spirited festivities!
- GOAT CUDDLING PETTING ZOO: Stay tuned for details.
- BAKING AND PERSERVING COMPETITIONS: Learn more about the food competitions click on competitions below.
- BALLOON ARTIST: Get ready to be amazed by our incredible Mr. Dimples, bringing colour, creativity, and pure joy to the festival! Watch as ordinary balloons are transformed into extraordinary creations — from animals and hats to superheroes and beyond. It’s fun for all ages and a must-see stop during your festival adventure!
- BOUNCY CASTLE: Ry-J’s Climbing Adventures is adding a fun bouncy castle for kids to enjoy during the festival. A special thank you to Ry-J's Owner, Sean Dennison, for donating this inflatable!
If you have any questions please contact:
Charmaine Maika, Volunteer, Alice & Fraser Recreation Centre
613-633-9407 or lvfallflavoursfestival@gmail.com
1:00 PM | 1 Henan Rd
Baking Competition
We invite you to show off your skills and enjoy a friendly competition with neighbours, family and friends.
All exhibits in the Baking Competitions will be compared against expectations of perfection in appearance, quality and taste. Winners announced at 3:00pm.
Winners will receive bragging rights, a ribbon and cash prize!
Categories include:
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Create your version of perfect Pumpkin Muffin (3 muffins)
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Or 2 Bite Apple Tarts (3 tarts)
Please submit portions suggested.
Entry Guidelines - Baking
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All items must be dropped off at the Alice & Fraser Recreation Centre on Saturday September 20, 2025 between 12-1pm located at 1 Henan Road.
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$5.00 fee for each entry (to be submitted at drop off).
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Display on a white disposable tray or plate wrapped neatly and securely for freshness. Entries may be picked up after the winners are announced
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Entire baked product must be entered unless otherwise stated
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Must not use any prepackaged items
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Labelled correctly (name of category and your name)
For more information email: fitandfeisty50@gmail.com
1:00 PM | 1 Henan Rd
Food Preserving Competition
We invite you to show off your skills and enjoy a friendly competition with neighbours, family and friends.
All exhibits in the Baking Competitions will be compared against expectations of perfection in appearance, quality and taste. Winners announced at 3:00pm.
Winners will receive bragging rights, a ribbon and cash prize!
Categories include:
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Salsa
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Dill Pickles
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Pickled Carrots
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Spicy Pickled Bean
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Strawberry Jam
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Red Pepper Jelly
Entry Guidelines - Preserving
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All items must be dropped off at Alice and Fraser Recreation Centre on Saturday, September 20, 2025 between 12-1pm (1 Henan Road)
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$5.00 fee for each entry
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Entries may be picked up after winners are announced
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Preserved within this growing season
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Unsealed products will not be judged
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Labelled correctly (name of category, date prepared and your name)
For more information email fitandfeisty50@gmail.com
1:00 PM | 1 Henan Rd
Kids 12 & Under Baking Competition
A fun opportunity for kids to display their skills and enjoy a friendly competition among peers!
All exhibits in the Baking Competitions will be compared against expectations of perfection in appearance, quality and taste. Winners announced at 3:00pm.
Winners will receive bragging rights, a ribbon and cash prize!
Kids must Design and Create their own:
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Fall Flavoured Cupcake (3 cupcakes)
Entry Guidelines - Baking Kids 12 & Under
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All items must be dropped off at the Alice & Fraser Recreation Centre on Saturday September 20, 2025 between 12-1pm upstairs at 1 Henan Road
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Free entry for kids
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Please submit 3 cupcakes
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Display on a white disposable tray or plate wrapped neatly and securely for freshness. Entries may be picked up after the winners are announced
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Labelled correctly (your name)
For more information email fitandfeisty50@gmail.com
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