How it all started…
In the summer of 2018 the Listowel Agricultural Society’s Ambassador Program was awarded money through RBC Royal Bank’s Community grant. This donation served as the catalyst for the concept of Dinner on Tremaine, an event held in June 2019. The goal of the event was to raise funds and awareness for local mental health initiatives, with a focus on supporting those involved in agriculture. The dinner portion of the event was used to highlight the incredible diversity of local agriculture, showcasing all locally sourced ingredients and beverages. The evening was emceed by a past Listowel Ag Sociey President Steve Dolson, and we were honoured to have local farmer and mental health advocate Stewart Skinner speak at this event. Evening entertainment was provided by the talented Cara Smith Band. The event was an outstanding success with beautiful weather and a grand total of $13,600.30 raised. This achievement would not have been possible without the support of our volunteers, sponsors and attendees. Please read below for a full list of our sponsors.
Employees from RBC Listowel giving Listowel Fair Ambassador Carmen Portena their generous donation to Dinner on Tremaine.
Owners of DG’s ProTech, Dustin and Sara Golley giving Listowel Fair Ambassador Carmen Portena and Emcee Steve Dolson their generous donation to Dinner on Tremaine
An aerial view of Tremaine Ave., closed to traffic for the fundraiser.
Stewart Skinner addressing the audience at this SOLD OUT event.
For more photos of Dinner on Tremaine, please feel free to view the slideshow.
Dinner on Tremaine Sponsors
Barn Raiser ($2500+) - Royal Bank of Canada
Harvester ($1000 to $2499) - DG’s ProTech
Cultivator ($500 to $999) - Chicken Farmers of Ontario, Hei-View Auctions, Listowel Greenhouses, Longhaul Trailers, Pat & Bill Berfelz
Seed Sower ($250 to $499) - Cowbell Brewery, C&P Portable Toilets, Dairy Distillery, ESM Farm Equipment Ltd., Farm Credit Canada Listowel, Gabel Electric Plumbing & HVAC, Junction 56 Distillery, Listowel Banner, Meaghan Graham - Sales Representative Kempston-Werth Realty Ltd., Midwestern Equipment Ltd., Perth County Dairy Producers, Perth County Pork Producers, Premier Equipment Ltd., Stoltz Sales and Service Ltd.
Table Sponsor ($100) - Allan Johnston Milk Transport, Blackburn Radio, Caressant Care Listowel, CIBC Listowel, Cogent Canada Corp./ST Genetics, Conlee Farms Inc., County Line Equipment, Doug Andriessen Farms, Fiege’s Gourmet Dressing, Harwill Farms, Heartland Veterinary Services, Johnstondale Farms, Listowel Agricultural Society, Listowel Farm Supply, Mad Barn, Maplevue Farms, Master Feeds - Steve Todd, Murray Bray, Nieuwland Feed & Seed Supply, PIckseed - Gary Reynolds, Shur-Gain, Stop 23 Auto Sales Ltd., Yantzi Feed & Seed Ltd.
