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Carrotfest King

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2001-09-08

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Article containing the winning poem by the "Carrotfest King," Larry Horowitz.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Carrotfest Planning

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2001-07-14

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Article about the presentation to council regarding Carrotfest and other plans underway relating to it.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Carrotfest Poetry & Ambassador Contests

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2001-08-18

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Article announcing the poetry and ambassador contests for the Carrotfest in 2001.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Carrotfest turns into Rainfest

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2014-08-21

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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

Carrotfest Weekend

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2013-08-15

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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

Carrotfest...a Bumper Crop of Contests and Contest Winners

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2001-09-08

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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 West Gwillimbury Times

Carrotfest...Counting Down

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2001-08-11

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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.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Carrotfest...Getting Back to Our Agricultural Roots

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2000-08-12

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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.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times