Combining old and new, to celebrate 150 years
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"Local businesses are beginning to catch the 'sesqui-centennial fever' - businesses like eSIGNS Canada, which specializes in banners, storefronts, signs, and vehicle graphics. To celebrate, president Gary Brickell decided to have his company's service van 'wrapped' in photos relating to Bradford's 150th anniversary." ...
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
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"The countdown has begun for Bradford's main 150th Anniversary celebration - the August 17th to 25th Homecoming Week, which will include a Midway, Carrotfest Street Party on August 18th, Sesquicentennial Parade on August 19th, Music in Rotary Park every evening from Aug. 20-24, a Euchre Party at the Happy Sixties Seniors' Club, and more. This weekend, the Scotch Settlement Historical Society is hosting a Special Memorial Service at the Auld Kirk on Sunday, July 29th at 3p.m." ...
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Back to Its Roots at Carrotfest
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Article about the success of the 2002 Carrotfest. It outlines the food, entertainment and events that made up Carrotfest for that year.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
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Article containing the winning poem in the children's category for the library's poem contest. The contest was related to Carrotfest and the poem was written by Jaclyn Hodsdon.
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Bradford Lions Pancake Breakfast, at Carrotfest
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Letter to the editor about the pancake breakfast hosted by the Bradford Lions Club, as part of the 2001 Carrotfest celebration.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
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Article containing the winning poem in the adult category for the library's poem contest. The contest was related to Carrotfest and the poem was written by Brenda Walker.
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Article containing the winning poem by the "Carrotfest King," Larry Horowitz.
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Article advertising the upcoming 2001 festival, Carrotfest.
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Think Orange...Getting Back to Our Roots, with Carrotfest
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Article about Carrotfest 2000 and the events expected to occur during Carrotfest.
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Carrotfest...Getting Back to Our Agricultural Roots
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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.
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