About Winchester Dairyfest

How it started

Dairyfest was started in 1988 by a small committee of merchants to celebrate Winchester’s Centennial year.

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 Helps the Comm-moooo-nity

The funds raised during Dairyfest don’t just go toward making the event fun for the whole family, they get redistributed back into the community.

Dairyfest has contributed to many local projects over the years, including:

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The addition and elevator at the Winchester Arena

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Contributions toward the 100 Club Park development

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Purchase of picnic tables for the park

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The replacement of the air conditioner at the Winchester Arena

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Curtains for the Community Centre

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Purchase of baby change tables for the bathrooms in the arena

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The purchase of chairs and tables at the Community Centre

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Replacement of the ceiling of the Community Centre

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Purchase of two sand diggers for the 100 Club Park playground

Dairyfest has also made contributions to the following comm-moooo-nity groups:

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Winchester Heelers

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North Dundas Movie Committee

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Happy Face Nursery School

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Rideau Hill Camp

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Winchester Curling Club