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Agriculture in St. Vital The St. Vital Agricultural Society was formed in response to the Manitoba Government's promotion
of agriculture and horticulture on the prairies. The purpose of the St. Vital Branch was to encourage
and educate people in better methods of production.
The first St. Vital Agricultural Fair took place on August 16th, 1909 at the junction of the St. Vital
and St. Mary's roads and attracted a good deal of interest and keen competition among exhibitors.
Over the years prizes have been awarded in a number of different classes including horses & cattle,
intermediate gardens, cottage gardens, poultry, vegetables, cut flowers, house plants, cooking &
preserves, sewing & fancy work, painting and baby shows, to name a few.
From opening the Polo Park Racetrack in 1925 under its charter and that of the Winnipeg Jockey Club's to
more recently offering St. Vital area residents a chance to grow their own produce in the middle of the
Bishop Grandin Greenway Community Gardens, the Society is an integral part of our community.
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