Battlefords Agricultural Society History
Battlefords Agricultural Society History
- Formed in 1884 as the Battle River Agricultural Society.
- The 1885 fair was cancelled due to the Riel Rebellion.
- The first fair was held on Oct. 12, 1887.
- In 1937, Grey Owl officially opened the fair.
- In 1951, Prime Minister St. Laurent did the Official Opening.
- In 1956, The Battlefords Agricultural Society became our legal name.