- CA BWGPL WEG-Mar-OS9570
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- 2000s
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
A view of the Marsh Canal looking north from the 5th line bridge.
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
A view of the Marsh Canal looking north from the 5th line bridge.
Carrot Fest represents Bradford's farming heritage
Part of Local History Collection
"Dubbed the world's greatest carrot festival, the premier downtown Bradford event returned to the streets for a 16th time Saturday. Carrot Fest will close Holland Street in downtown for the day to make way for a myriad of activities, while more fun will also be had in other parts of the downtown and the municipality, such as a midway all weekend long at the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre, 125 Simcoe Rd." ...
Bradford Topic
Carrotfest 2013 Schedule of Events
Part of Local History Collection
Schedule of Events for the Carrotfest of 2013
Bradford Times
Part of Local History Collection
Contains photographs, news clippings, histories, etc., relating to Carrotfest
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Carrotfest turns into Rainfest
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"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. ..."
Bradford Times
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"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. ..."
Bradford Times
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Leon Radder with bunches of carrots ready for washing.
Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds
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.
Part of Local History Collection
Cecil Adair (brother of Wesley) and his wife Peggy with infant daughter Laura on the Adair Farm on Con. 8 in 1921.
Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds
Please contact the library (905-775-3328) if you have any additional information about the contents of this photo.
Dorothy Cilipka