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Cecil Adair (brother of Wesley) and his wife Peggy with infant daughter Laura on the Adair Farm on Con. 8 in 1921.

This building was owned and operated by Frank Allan and his son. They supplied Farm, Garden and Agricultural equipment to Bradford. The eagle sitting on a globe statue out front was a local landmark and symbolized that Case equipment was used around the world. The store was located next to Joe's barber shop and the sign for Canadian Tire can be seen up the street.

Leon Radder with bunches of carrots ready for washing.

Article about opening day of Carrotfest.

Page with various items related to Carrotfest. The firs is an article about Carrotfest 2000 and the growing excitement/anticipation for the events. The second is an advertisement calling for vendors for the festival. The third is an announcement about the Carrotfest art & poetry contests.

Two articles relating to Carrotfest 2001. One is a call for submissions to be considered for the role of Carrotfest Prince or Princess. The other advertising the festival and what is on offer.

Article outlining the contest winners from the 2001 Carrotfest. There was a poster contest, baby Gwilly look-alike contest, Carrotfest ambassador competition and many other carrot themed competitions.

"Bradford's CarrotFest has been voted one of Canada's Top 100 Festivals - and with good reason, as Bradford West Gwillimbury gets back to its agricultural "roots." This year,, the festival extends from August 16 to the 18 - although the streetfest, with its vendors, buskers, live entertainment, and mascot, Gwilly the Carrot, takes place on the 17th. ..."

"For the first time in 16 years, Bradford's Carrtofest had to deal with a steady downpour that blew in on Festival Day.
Not light showers, or a late-afternoon thunderstorm sending vendors scurrying to take down their tents down an hour early. Rain. And while rain is good for making the carrots grow, there's no denying it had a dampening effect on the crowds, and Carrotfest. ..."