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1959 Experimental Farm Exhibit

Agassiz Dominion Experimental Farm soil, animal, and crop display demonstrating “Progress Through Research,” 1959.

Agassiz’s 2007 Corn Queen

Agassiz’s first and only Corn Queen, Michelle Stuyt. She sits in a horse drawn wagon with Victoria Brookes, Alex Charles and Rita Bruneski, 2007.

1951 Corn King Aime Sache

Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival parade float with Corn King Aime Sache, 1951.

1953 Agassiz Fall Fair Parade

Kids and teens dressed up in costume during the Agassiz Fall Fair parade, 1953.

Pioneer Avenue During the 1948 Flood

A view of the businesses along Pioneer Avenue, looking east, during the 1948 Fraser River flood. Notice the hydro poles in front of the businesses and the height […]

Milk Train during the 1948 Flood

Many milk cannisters on a rail car at the Agassiz CPR Station during the 1948 Fraser River flood. Farmers hold a sign, “The CPR Carries On.” Despite the […]

Corn Festival Parade Float

Tom Scarff sitting on a decorated parade float during the Agassiz Corn Festival, 1950s.

Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival Parade, 1950s

People gathered along Pioneer Avenue in Agassiz to watch the Fall Fair and Corn Festival parade, 1950s.

1953 Corn King Aime Sache

Aime Sache is Corn King for a second year. George Cruickshank, Member of Parliament for the Fraser Valley, presents the award, August 1953.

1949-1950 Corn Kings

1950 Corn King Norman Morrow nibbles on corn beside 1949 Corn King Sam Stock, 1950. Since 1949, corn royalty has been crowned as part of the annual Corn […]