4-h Dairy & Beef

Date & Time

Dairy: Saturday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00 am

Beef: Sunday, August 17, 2024, at 10:00 am

Location

South Mountain Fairgrounds

Contact Person

Kelly Fawcett-Mathers (613-816-3278)

Event Information

The 4-H program is a community organization for young people between the ages of 9 and 21 years old. 

The primary purpose of the 4-H program is the development of youth in Ontario. Members are encouraged to develop their self- confidence and leadership skills while having fun. 

The 4-H Ontario Vision is to be recognized for delivering quality, innovative and sustainable leadership and life skill programs for youth and volunteers; who benefit the citizens and communities in which we live.

The Dundas County 4-H Association welcomes 4-H members in Dundas County to attend their Achievement Program and showcase their projects and what they have learned. 

4-H members will be exhibiting their 4-H projects from all aspects of the 4-H Program in Dundas County.

You can visit the Dundas County 4-H Achievement Display in the Exhibit Hall where a variety of exhibits are displayed during the fair.

On Saturday, the 4-H Dairy Achievement Program will commence at 11:00 am.

On Sunday, the 4-H Beef Achievement Program will commence at 10:00 am.

For over 100 years, 4-H Ontario volunteers, members, and staff have worked together to create one of the foremost leadership programs for youth. For details on 4-H, please visit the website at www.4-hontario.ca.

The Peewee Dairy Showmanship (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – 10:00 am) is open to children not currently enrolled in a dairy 4-H club, ages 2 to 9 years old. Ribbons and prize money will be provided to all participants. Participants are welcome to bring a trained dairy calf to the fair to exhibit.

Animals are permitted on the grounds only with approved Livestock identification Ear Tags (RFID).

MTAS Premises Identification Number ON4211570

Official exhibit Info

Download the official exhibit information.

Fair Events

Special Friends Event

Show & Shine / Touch a Truck

Baby Contest

Children's Pet Show

Demolition Derby

Truck & Tractor Pull

Entertainment

Children's Entertainment

Black Creek Rodeo Co.

Ecumenical Church Service

Grand Prize Draw

Fair Exhibits

Culinary Arts

Home Crafts

Junior Home Crafts

Floriculture

Roots, Vegetables & Fruits

Cattle, Horse & Poultry

Commercial Features

4-H Dairy and Beef

Join the MTAS as our new secretary

We're Recruiting! Help us staff the fair office for the fair this year &  Join the Mountain Township Agricultural Society as Our New Secretary.

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about your community? The Mountain Township Agricultural Society is on the lookout for a dedicated Secretary to join our team!

As Secretary, you'll play a vital role in supporting our work by:

Attending meetings

Assisting with administrative tasks

Taking accurate and professional minutes

Helping us preserve the traditions and future of our agricultural community

This is a great opportunity to get involved, make connections, and contribute to one of our region's most cherished organizations.

We're looking for someone who is:

Reliable and punctual

Comfortable with basic computer/word processing skills

A strong communicator

Passionate about agriculture and rural life

Whether you're a seasoned note-taker or someone looking to get more involved in your local community, we want to hear from you! This position includes an honorarium.

Join us and help make a difference in our agricultural community—one meeting at a time!

Help Make This Year's Fair A Success

The rides at the South Mountain Fair.

Our sponsors are the reason the South Mountain Fair is possible every year. Their generous assistance enables us to provide an amazing experience for our community.

When you sponsor the South Mountain Fair, you get access to a variety of benefits, including:

10 Sponsorship Levels to suit every budget

Logo on the MTAS Rolling Video

Advertising on the MTAS website

Day Passes

Signage posted during the fair

Invitation to the opening ceremonies

Social media advertising

Verbal mention during three events

Concession space on fair grounds

TV or Radio Advertising

To ensure maximizing the full benefits of your sponsorship level, please ensure you return the sponsorship form to us before May 31, 2025. Download our Sponsorship Package below (opens in PDF) for full details.