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Bring home 170 years of Pontiac history!
The Shawville Fair: Photos from The Equity (1977–2005) is a stunning, beautifully curated photographic archive celebrating the moments, faces, and traditions that define our community. From the dust of the demolition derby to the proud smiles of the 4-H show ring, this book is a true family album for the Pontiac.
Format: Handy 5″ x 8″ size — perfect for coffee tables or bookshelves.
Length: 200 high-quality pages featuring over 340 rare, black-and-white photos meticulously restored from The Equity’s original archives.
Pre-order Perks: Secure your copy today and guarantee delivery just in time for the Fair long weekend!
PRESALE ONLY: Anticipated delivery/pickup is scheduled for the Fair long weekend.
195 in stock
For every book purchased, $10 will directly benefit the Pontiac Arena Fund.
This is a presale item. By ordering today, you are securing a copy from our very first print run – expected delivery Labour Day, 2026.
Few things in the Pontiac run deeper than the roots of the Shawville Fair. First born in 1856 on a rough clearing donated by James Shaw, these fairgrounds have served as the heartbeat of our community for generations.
The Shawville Fair: Photos from The Equity (1977–2005) compiles nearly three decades of beautifully captured moments. Taken by the dedicated journalists and photographers of The Equity, these 340+ black-and-white photographs have been pulled directly from the newspaper’s negative archives to celebrate the grit, joy, and volunteer spirit of the Pontiac.
The Fairgrounds & Midway: Take a walk down memory lane with bird’s-eye views from 1982, vintage food trucks, and the neon-soaked hum of the evening rides.
The Pageantry: Trace the transition of the “Pontiac Dairy Queen” competition into the beloved Shawville Fair Ambassador Pageant, complete with generations of proud local leaders.
The Heart of Agriculture: Multi-generational livestock memories, including intense 4-H calf fitting, heavyweight horse pulls, and the raw mechanical strain of the truck and tractor pulls.
Main Stage Entertainment: Relive legendary late-summer nights featuring everything from local stepdancers to Canadian country superstars like Stompin’ Tom.
The Demolition Derby: Capture the flying mud, crumpled hoods, and crunching metal of the ultimate fairground finale.
Dimensions: 5″ x 8″ (Softcover)
Page Count: 200 pages
Photos: 340+ classic black-and-white photographs.
This is a presale item. By ordering today, you are securing a copy from our very first print run.
Anticipated Delivery: Expected arrival is the Fair long weekend.
Pickup/Shipping Options: Choose “Local Pickup” at checkout to grab your copy directly at the fairgrounds/The Equity office during Fair weekend, or select standard shipping to have it delivered right to your door.
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