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Agassiz’s Corn Dog

A very patient dog dressed as Agassiz’s Corn Dog for the Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival parade, 2018. Even pets participate in the parade.

The Old John Deere

This antique John Deere tractor was one of many restored vehicles in the 2018 Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival parade. It was entered in the parade in […]

Pirates of the Cowribbean Parade Float

The University of British Columbia Dairy Education and Research Centre Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival float, 2018. The students have created a Pirates of the Cowribbean themed […]

The Corporation of the District of Kent Logo

A previous version of the District of Kent logo, circa late 20th century. “The Corporation of the District of Kent, Corn Capital of BC, Agassiz, Incorporated A.D. 1895.”

Team of Horses Ploughing

Draught animals are rarely used to farm today. They have all but been replaced by machinery. Nonetheless, ploughing competitions still occur in certain agricultural circles. Agassiz was home […]

Fraser Valley Milk Producers Association

The Fraser Valley Milk Producers Association parade float, 1916. “The Farmers Unite and form the Fraser Valley Milk Producers Association.” Pictured are: D. McRae, I. Else, J. Morrow, […]

Loaded Milk Cart at the Agassiz CPR Station

Farmers with loaded milk cart and work horse at the Agassiz CPR Station, 1948. The work horse was used to pull the fully loaded carts to meet the […]

“Nothing can stop the FVMPA shippers”

Many cannisters of milk on a rail cart, seven men, and a sign “Nothing can stop the FVMPA shippers” at the Agassiz CPR Station, 1948. Gordon Morrow Jr. […]

The Agassiz Family Homestead, 1800s

Family members sitting on the porch greeting visitors arriving/departing by cart from the Agassiz Family Homestead, late 1800s. This large home, which still stands in the same location […]

Agassiz Fall Fair Parade: Children in Costumes

Children in corn cob and Alymer corn can costumes walking in the Agassiz Fall Fair parade, mid-1900s. Two children are holding a sign that reads “Agassiz prize corn […]

Agassiz Fall Fair Parade: Adults in Costumes

Adults in corn cob and can of corn costumes walking in the Agassiz Fall Fair parade, mid-1900s. They are holding a sign which reads “Agassiz prize corn from […]

Agassiz-Harrison Board of Trade Fall Fair Float

Agassiz-Harrison Board of Trade Fall Fair parade float car, 1958. Passengers include Corn King Seigfried Bartel, Regatta Queen Doris Pickard, May Queen Sharon Berisoff, and Klondyke Queen Gail […]