Commercial Features

Date

Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17

Location

Lila Fawcett Memorial Building

Chairperson

Dean Williams (613-363-7695, or oldcropdoc@yahoo.ca)

Rules

Each of the field crop competition classes must have at least 3 entries and 3 fields scored by the judge.

A competitor may enter all of the field crop competition classes, but will be confined to one entry in each crop type. Two or more persons working within a farm partnership may each make one entry in each of the above listed classes.

Entries are limited to members who have paid their annual membership to the M.T.A.S or membership fees will be deducted from prize monies.

Fields must be at least five (5) acres in sized to qualify for field judging.

Field crops are to be scored on the following criteria:  General appearance, uniformity of crop, yield potential, freedom from insect feeding, and fungus diseases.

Both the Field & Fair exhibits must be entered within the same class to qualify for prizes—no exceptions.

Entries for hay competition to be in the hands of Dean Williams (Chairperson) prior to the fair. Hay judging may be done while judging the other field crops.

The Chairperson will keep in close touch with the competitor(s) and the competitors are to notify the Chairperson at least four (4) days prior to harvesting any crop that is likely to be judged. This will give the Chairperson time to notify the judge to view the fields.

Samples to be dropped off at the exhibit hall at the M.T.A.S. fairgrounds Lila Fawcett Building between 8:30 11:30 am on Friday August 16, 2024. Exhibitor tags & bags will be available at the exhibit hall or by contacting the Chairperson in advance of the fair.

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.