Dairyfest!
Winchester’s rural celebration of our status as the dairy capital of Ontario.
Held yearly on the first weekend of August, this multi-day even has something fun for all ages. Celebrate the Country in You!
Get more information and dates and times here: www.winchesterdairyfest.com
From sports tournaments and car shows, live music and community dances, prize races and bouncy castle obstacles to bingo and beer gardens, pancake breakfeasts and homemade treats for sale, and fun, fun, fun! It’s a great event that blends family fun with rural education.
Visit our Royal LePage Team locations for special give-aways and chances to win prizes!
Get more information and dates and times here: www.winchesterdairyfest.com
Dairyfest has been running in the village of Winchester in the Township of North Dundas since its inception in 1988. Dairyfest was started by a small committee of merchants to help promote local business. Joel Steele was one of the founding fathers of Dairyfest and passed the torch on only after ensuring that Dairyfest was well rooted and an annual event that residents looked forward to every August.
Dairyfest has contributed back to the community as a fundraiser for different projects including:
The addition and elevator at the Winchester Arena
Helped to replace the air conditioner at the Winchester Arena
The purchase of chairs and tables at the Community Centre
Contributions towards the 100 Club Park development.
Purchased curtains for the Community Centre
Replaced the the ceiling of the Community Centre
Purchased picnic tables for the park
Purchased baby change tables for the bathrooms in the Arena
Purchased 2 sand diggers for the 100 Club Park playground
Contributed to the redevelopment of the Sweet Corner Park
Winchester Heelers contributor to help raise funds for the Winchester District Memorial Hospital
North Dundas Movie Committee contributor
Happy Face Nursery School contributor
Rideau Hill Camp contributor
Winchester Curling Club contributor
Something fun: findtheinvisiblecow.com
See you there!
The Oldford Team
Feel the country air in your hair!