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Part of Local History Collection
Mural on the side of 64 Holland St. West. It depicted the farmers of the Holland Marsh. This mural was painted in 1995 as part of the Downtown Revitalization Project. It was painted over in the fall of 2016 due to vandalism, and only Gwilly the Carrot remains.
Amanda Gallagher
Part of Local History Collection
Poster for the 2016 Carrotfest weekend event from Saturday, August 19th, 2016 to Sunday, August 20th, 2016
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Bradford West Gwillimbury 25th anniversary amalgamation pins
Part of Local History Artifacts
Board featuring 12 badges and pins, many highlighting Bradford's vegetable industry.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Artifacts
Metal pin featuring Bradford's vegetable industry.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Bradford Canada's Vegetable Industry pin
Part of Local History Artifacts
Metal pin highlighting Bradford's vegetable industry.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Bradford Turnip and Carrot pin
Part of Local History Artifacts
Metal pin featuring carrot and turnip, two products of the Holland Marsh.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
"The annual Carrot Fest had something for everyone, including a flash mob choreographed by Shelby Thoms."
Bradford Topic
Hooray for Carrot Fest - photos
Part of Local History Collection
"The annual Carrot Fest in Bradford is a longtime summer tradition. Clockwise from above: Strolling accordion player Klaus Wehrenberg entertains; Sofia Gomez, 3, enjoys a day out; Gwilly, the mascot poses with a fan for a 'selfie'; the crowds enjoy the vendors on Holland Street; Hilary Whittaker (left) and Jane Pound, owners of the Bradford School of Dance, have some fun. To see more photographs from the event, go to thetopic.ca."
Bradford Topic
Part of Local History Collection
"Outdoor festivals face an all-ir-nothing kind of scenario, If the weather is fine, the crowds come out. If it rains, as it did for the 2014 Carrotfest, it can be nothing short of disaster for the vendors and event organizers. That was one reason the Town of Bradford West Gwililmbury agreed to hold the opening ceremonies for Carrotfest on Friday night, endorsing an evening of live entertainment outdoors at the main stage, and encouraging downtown businesses to co-ordinate a Midnight Madness shopping event - although the street festival would still take place on Saturday. ..."
Bradford Times
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"Celebrate our farming heritage at Carrot Fest.
It looks like warm weather will shine down on the 17th annual BWG Carrot Fest in Bradford West Gwillimbury, set to occupy the town's downtown core for a weekend of fun." ...
Bradford Topic