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World's Greatest - CarrotFest

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1998-2016

Part of Local History Collection

Poster for CarrotFest, promoting the event as the World's Greatest Carrot Festival. CarrotFest was also established in 1998 as Super Saturday before changing it's name to CarrotFest in 2000.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Office Window - Dr. Jim Evans/ Lake Simcoe water/ Onion and carrot harvesters

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1964-09-09

Part of Local History Collection

Article features news on the Dr. Jim Evans leaving for the Congo for his missionary work, the discussion of a pipeline from Lake Simcoe to provide water, and new carrot and onion harvesters brought into the Marsh.

Bradford Witness

Marsh Carrots

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Part of WEGWHIST Collection

Early harvesting methods on the Holland Marsh. Carrots were stored in bushel baskets.

George Jackson

Carrots pulled by Leon Radder

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Part of WEGWHIST Collection

Leon Radder with bunches of carrots ready for washing.

Carrotfest...Counting Down

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2001-08-11

Part of Local History Collection

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.