Cattle, Horse & Poultry

Beef Cattle Show

Date & Time

Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 1:00 pm

Location

South Mountain Fairgrounds

Chairpersons

Julie Denison and Ross Giles
Phone: 613-218-1324
Email: fusionlivestock10@gmail.com

Rules

Entries must be registered using the Assist Expo link.

Entry fee of 15% will be deducted from the Prize money of Exhibitors. $10.00 Mountain Township Agricultural Society membership fee is also returned to MTAS for 2026.

MTAS reserves the right to skip a class if only one exhibitor. (Single Classes Only)

Livestock Bracelets will be allotted as follows; for every 1-2 animals exhibited you will receive – 1 Livestock Bracelet, 3-4 animals exhibited - 2 Livestock Bracelets, 5-6 animals exhibited - 3 Livestock Bracelets, 7-8 animals exhibited – 4 Livestock Bracelets, etc.

Official exhibit Info

Download the official exhibit information.

Saddle and Harness Division 2 & Miniature Horse Show Division 3

Date

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Location

South Mountain Fairgrounds

Chairperson

Kirk Douglas (613-826-2538)

Announcer

Christy Stewart

Ring Master

Christopher Douglas

Judge

Glen Downey

Rules

Deadline for online entries is August 1, 2025. If you're unable to submit via Assist Expo, please contact Christy Stewart at 613-821-2676 or castewart@bell.net.

Entries must be registered using the Assist Expo link.

Entry fees may be mailed to Christy Stewart, PO Box 142, Metcalfe, ON, K0A 2P0, or paid on the day of the show.

Questions about entries may be directed to Christy Stewart at 613-821-2676 or castewart@bell.net.

Proof of liability insurance in the amount of one million dollars is required with entries.

All exhibitors (except first time exhibitors and juniors under 18 years) must be paid up members of the Mountain Township Agricultural Society for the current year. A $10 membership fee will be deducted from the prize money for the next year membership.

Classes may be changed by the Committee for the following year due to lack of entries.

Judging of the line classes will commence at 9:30 am sharp on Saturday.

Official exhibit Info

Download the official exhibit information, show schedule, and entry form.

Heavy Horse Show & Miniature Show Division 4

Date

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Location

South Mountain Fairgrounds

Chairperson

Bert Doornwaard (613-407-0331)

Judge

TBD

Rules

Entries must be registered using the Assist Expo link.

Deadline for online entries is August 1, 2025. If you're unable to submit via Assist Expo, please contact Christy Stewart at 613-821-2676 or castewart@bell.net.

Entry fees may be mailed to Christy Stewart, PO Box 142, Metcalfe, ON, K0A 2P0, or paid on the day of the show.

Questions about entries may be directed to Christy Stewart at 613-821-2676 or castewart@bell.net.

All exhibitors (except first time exhibitors and juniors under 18 years) must be paid up members of the Mountain Township Agricultural Society for the current year. A $10 membership fee will be deducted from the prize money for the next year membership.

Proof of liability insurance in the amount of one million dollars is required with entries.

Registration papers must be available for verification for Classes 1 to 10 between 8:00 and 9:30 am the day of the show.

Entry fee is 15% of prize money won.

Classes may be changed by the Committee for the following year due to lack of entries.

Judging of the line classes will commence at 10:00 am sharp.

Ottawa Valley 4 Horse Hitch Series (OVHS) qualifying show. Finals will be at the Carp Fair.

Official exhibit Info

Download the official exhibit information and entry form.

Light Horse Beginner Horse Show

Date & Time

Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 9:00 am

Location

South Mountain Fairgrounds

Chairperson

Rules

Entries must be registered using the Assist Expo link.

Deadline for online entries is Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Any mailed in entries (using horse show entry form) must be received by August 5 at Mountain Township Agricultural Society, P.O. Box 114, South Mountain, ON K0E 1W0. Payment should accompany mailed in entries.

Entries received the day of the show will be charged a $50 late fee and acceptance is not guaranteed depending on the number of current registrants.

Registrants completing online registration must bring a cheque (payable to MTAS) or cash to pay registration fees prior to the start of the show.

Entries must be filled out completely including all classes and divisions entered. Exhibitors are responsible for their own errors and those of there agents in preparation of their entry forms.

Official exhibit Info

Download the official exhibit information and entry form.

Poultry Show

The poultry show at the South Mountain Fair.

Date

Thursday, August 14 to Sunday, August 17, 2025

Location

South Mountain Fairgrounds

Chairpersons

Conner Fetterly (613-620-1029)
Danial Trumper (613-898-2492)

Committee

Melissa Seay, Yvonne Seely

Judges

TBD

Fee

$1 entry fee per bird

Rules

Birds will be accepted from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Thursday night, and no later than 9:30 am Friday morning.

The show is being held under A.P.A rules and being judged by "The Standards of Perfection."

Judging will begin at 10:00 am Friday.

A MTAS membership fee of $10.00 is waived for first time adult exhibitors and if you are under the age of 18 years.

Each exhibitor is allowed to enter ONLY two (2) pairs in each class: two (2) males and two (2) females to be judged separately. The judge may withhold a prize if the entry is not worthy.

Entries must be in by August 4 to Conner Fetterly, 11900 Country Road 38, Winchester, ON K0C 2K0.

Birds must be shown in cages supplied by M.T.A.S. All Standard and Bantams will be shown in a single cage.

Birds must remain in the show until 3:30 pm Sunday, August 18th or prize money is forfeited.

Birds must be picked up between 3:30 and 5:30 pm on Sunday.

MTAS and this Committee are not responsible for any loss or damage.

Judging of the line classes will commence at 9:30 am sharp on Saturday.

Official exhibit Info

Download the official exhibit information and entry form.

Register Your Exhibit

Want to enter an exhibit in the South Mountain Fair? Register it online with AssistExpo by following the link below.

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.