History of Dairyfest

Dairyfest was started in 1988 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 fund raiser for different projects. Some of the projects have been:

  • 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 Cornor Park.
  • Made contributions to the following community groups:
  • Winchester Healers
  • North Dundas Movie Committee
  • Happy Face Nursery School
  • Rideau Hill Camp>
  • Winchester Curling Club

Volunteers Needed!

Without countless, dedicated volunteers, Dairyfest would not exist. Volunteering at Dairyfest is a great way to help out within the community and for high school students to earn their community service hours. There are many different ways to help, from behind the scenes to directly with the patrons. Volunteering at this years Dairyfest will be a fun and rewarding experience that you will not forget!

We are looking for persons interested in forming this year's committee as well as any people wishing to help out for events.

If you would like to volunteer or have ideas for this year's Dairyfest, please contact Shannon LeBlanc at volunteer@winchesterdairyfest.com.