Proudly Serving the Community for More Than Forty Years!
Welcome to the Spruce Grove & District Agricultural Society's website.
The Agricultural Society is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1972 to support the agriculture, horticulture, homemaking and quality of life in the community.The Ag Society's goal is to ensure that they keep alive the history of the community both for the present and future generations. When the 1958 grain elevator was marked for demolition after the last manager left in 1995, the Ag Society stepped in to preserve it as a working museum. Since then, several thousand visitors have toured the Elevator.
The Agricultural Society is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1972 to support the agriculture, horticulture, homemaking and quality of life in the community.The Ag Society's goal is to ensure that they keep alive the history of the community both for the present and future generations. When the 1958 grain elevator was marked for demolition after the last manager left in 1995, the Ag Society stepped in to preserve it as a working museum. Since then, several thousand visitors have toured the Elevator.
The Ag Society, a group of dedicated volunteer members, has been instrumental in contributing to the community, beginning with the construction of the Agrena and hosting the annual AgraFair. This event grew to become Western Canada’s largest Agricultural Fair.
In 2012, over 3 000 visitors from Canada and around the world visited the Grain Elevator Museum, Archives, and Farmers' Market. The Society also hosts educational programs for schools, known as "Origins of our Community". The Agricultural Society sponsors the Indoor Farmers' Market and the Spruce Grove Archives and also sponsors two students to attend the annual ACCA Youth Program.
Several annual summer fundraising events such as Flap Jacks at the Tracks, our signature event, the Farm & Heritage Carnival, and the Harvest Festival are also hosted by the Society and are popular among community members and visitors. Events hosted at the site are for the purpose of raising funds to support ongoing maintenance, programming, and promotions for the Agricultural Society.
In 2012, over 3 000 visitors from Canada and around the world visited the Grain Elevator Museum, Archives, and Farmers' Market. The Society also hosts educational programs for schools, known as "Origins of our Community". The Agricultural Society sponsors the Indoor Farmers' Market and the Spruce Grove Archives and also sponsors two students to attend the annual ACCA Youth Program.
Several annual summer fundraising events such as Flap Jacks at the Tracks, our signature event, the Farm & Heritage Carnival, and the Harvest Festival are also hosted by the Society and are popular among community members and visitors. Events hosted at the site are for the purpose of raising funds to support ongoing maintenance, programming, and promotions for the Agricultural Society.
To learn more about the community of Spruce Grove - the home of the Ag Society and the Spruce Grove Grain Elevator Museum - follow this link!
The Ag Society recently accomplished significant projects:
In 2011, the restoration of the old Spruce Grove Water Tower that served citizens until 1972.
In 2012, painting and restoration of the wooden Grain Elevator Museum.
In 2012, painting and restoration of the wooden Grain Elevator Museum.
The Spruce Grove & District Agricultural Society's long term goal is to build an Elevator Emporium, a building which will serve as a major tourist and heritage facility for the City of Spruce Grove. The building will be constructed on the elevator site and it will resemble a period train station. It will house the Farmers' Market, the Spruce Grove Archives, the Museum, a Café, a Gift Shop, and a Conference Room. Not only will this centre serve visitors and tourists but can also be used as a facility for community groups.
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