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Mural - Andrew and Helen Cilipka
Part of Local History Collection
Part of the mural on the south of 13 John St. This stamp depicts the life of Andrew and Helen Cilipka on the Holland Marsh. Andrew and Helen were farmers on the land from 1938-1985.
Peter Wilson
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
"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
Part of Local History Collection
"Despite the wet weather, Captain Carrot entertained Carrot Fest visitors, such as the Ferragine family." ...
Bradford Topic
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
Part of Oral History Collection
An interview with Mr. Tom Fuller discussing old farming artifacts. This is the second part of an interview between Tom Fuller and George Jackson.
Tom Fuller
Part of Oral History Collection
Summary of an interview with John Eek February 17, 1998. He is interviewed by George Jackson. John talks about his days in the Holland Marsh, and the start of Bradford's Co-op storage by his family. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives