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Article about Carrotfest 2001 and what to expect for events.

"On May 27th, 1857, the Town of Bradford was incorporated. Next Sunday, May 27th, Bradford will launch a year of Sesquicentennial celebrations, with a Re-enactment, Proclamation and Sesquicentennial Flag-raising, 3 p.m. outside the Bradford West Gwillimbury Council Chambers on Holland St. East.
There will be a proclamation by the Mayor, greetings from the County, Province and Federal government - and a brief (and humorous) re-enactment of the incorporation, by the award-winning Bradford District High School Drama Club.
Then watch as the flag is raised, and enjoy a slice of Sesquicentennial cake.
Organizers are looking for participants for a Sesquicentennial Parade to take place at 3 p.m. on August 19th, following the same route as the Santa Claus Parade. The theme: 'Bradford Through the Ages'.
Anyone with antique farm equipment, classic or antique cars; representatives of Minor League sports, and hockey alumni of Bradford's historic teams (The Blues, Vasey Jrs., etc); choirs and bands - in fact, any community group, business or organization is invited to participate in this historic event.
The Town is looking for nominations for Parade Marshal; residents can nominate anyone for the honorary position. There will also be a contest for Junior Marshal."

Article about the Applefest events happening at the Scotch Settlement Apple Orchard on September 23, 2000.

Article about road closures on the 6th Line that were expected to prevent Applefest. The road did reopen in time to have Applefest.

Article about the success of the 2002 Carrotfest. It outlines the food, entertainment and events that made up Carrotfest for that year.

"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." ...

Letter to the editor about the pancake breakfast hosted by the Bradford Lions Club, as part of the 2001 Carrotfest celebration.

Map of how Downtown Bradford would be set-up for Carrotfest, printed in the Bradford West Gwillimbury Times.

Article about a church service being held at Bradford Community Centre by Mapleview Community Church, marking the end of Carrotfest.

Page detailing the many competitions running as part of Carrotfest in 2000. They include library poetry and art competitions, an IGA contest and a baby 'Gwilly' look-alike contest.