Fair Schedule

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Special Friends Feature

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Gates Closed

3:30 pm

Gates Open to Public

5:00 - 10:00 pm

Midway Open

6:00 - 10:00 pm

Trackside Beer Garden

4:30 - 6:30 pm

Derby Registration

7:00 pm

Ontario Demolition Derby

10:00 pm

Gates Close (Subject to Change)

8:30 - 11:30 am

Exhibits Entered at Exhibit Hall (Lila Fawcett Building)

10:00 am

Poultry Judging Begins

4:00 pm

Gate Open to Public

5:00 - 10:00 pm

Midway Open

5:30 - 9:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open (Lila Fawcett Building)

6:00 - 11:00 pm

Trackside Beer Garden

6:00 pm - 1:00 am

Beer Garden Open (Entertainment Tent)

5:00–6:30 pm

Truck Pull Registration (Highway Truck pre-registration before August 10)

7:00 pm

8:30 - 9:30 pm

Mark Mulligan (Entertainment Tent) (Age of Majority)

10:00 pm - 1:00 am

Silver Creek (Entertainment Tent) (Age of Majority)

11:30 pm

Gates close (Subject to Change)

6:00 am

Exhibitor Gate Open (Gate 3)

8:00 am

Gates Open to Public

9:00 am

Beginner Horse Show

9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open (Lila Fawcett Building)

9:00 am

Children's Pet Show (Children's Entertainment Tent)

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Face Painters (Children's Entertainment Tent)

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Balloon Twisters (Children's Entertainment Tent)

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Toddler Bouncy Castles (Beside Children's Entertainment Tent)

10:00 am

Saddle and Harness and Miniature Horse Show

10:00 am

Baby Show (Agricultural Hall)

10:00 am

Pee Wee Dairy Showmanship

10:00 am

Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children's Entertainment Tent)

10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Poultry Show Open

10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Midway Open

11:00 am

Dundas County 4-H Dairy Achievement Day

11:00 am

Magic Show (Children's Entertainment Tent)

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Truck Show Registration

10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Truck Show and Shine – Light show at 8:30 pm

12:00 pm

Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children's Entertainment Tent)

1:00 pm

Magic Show

2:00 pm

Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children's Entertainment Tent)

4:00 - 8:30 pm

Rodeo Bar Open

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Black Creek Rodeo presents the Kioti South Mountain Rodeo (Western Horse Ring)

6:00 pm - 1:00 am

Beer Garden Open (Entertainment Tent)

9:00 - 10:30 pm

Tyler Joe Miller (Entertainment Tent) (Age of Majority)

11:00 pm - 1:00 am

The Riley New Band (Entertainment Tent) (Age of Majority)

11:30 pm

Gates close (Subject to Change)

6:00 am

Exhibitor Gate Open (Gate 3)

8:00 am

Gates Open to Public

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open (Lila Fawcett Building)

9:00 am

Tractor Pull Registration

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Balloon Twisters (Children's Entertainment Tent)

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Toddler Bouncy Castles (Beside Children's Entertainment Tent)

9:45 - 11:00 am

Ecumenical Church Service (Agricultural Hall)

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Midway Open

10:00 am

Heavy Horse and Miniature Horse Shows

10:00 am

10:00 am

Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children's Entertainment Tent)

10:00 am

Dundas County 4-H Beef Achievement Day

11:00 am

Magic Show (Children's Entertainment Tent)

12:00 pm

Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children's Entertainment Tent)

12:00 - 6:00 pm

Beer Garden Open (Entertainment Tent)

1:00 pm

Magic Show (Children's Entertainment Tent)

1:00 pm

Beef Cattle Show

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Cajon and the Hollow Bodies (Entertainment Tent) (All Ages Welcome)

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Black Creek Rodeo Presents the Kioti South Mountain Rodeo (Western Horse Ring)

2:00 pm

Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children's Entertainment Tent)

2:30 - 3:30 pm

Terry Marcotte and the Valley Outlaws (Entertainment Tent) (All Ages Welcome)

3:30 pm

Grand Prize Draw (Entertainment Tent)

3:30 pm

Gates close

4:00 - 5:15 pm

The Mudmen (Entertainment Tent) (All Ages Welcome)

6:00 pm

Fair Closes

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!

Learn More or Apply Now$

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.

Download Sponsorship Package$