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:

• Arena Addition and elevator
• Arena Air Conditioner replacement
• Community center chairs and tables
• Contributions towards the 100 club park development

If you would like to volunteer or have ideas for this year's Dairyfest, please contact Gina Welch at georginawelch@hotmail.com or by phone at (613) 851-4004.