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 Historically, most farmers came from Ontario where they held Fall Exhibitions. Since the early settlers in the Minnedosa area seemed to have good crops and gardens, except when the frost got them, Minnedosa decided to follow the same custom here, and as early as 1882 an Agricultural Society was formed.

Since that time with exception of three years (plus the recent pandemic), a one or two day fair has been held. In the early years it took place in the fall, usually October, but in later years it was changed to sometime in the month of July. This is still the case. 

The Agriculture Society was active in promoting better breeding of animals, plowing matches, seed, calf, swine, garden, and sewing clubs. Some of these practices are still in effect today!

(Information sourced from "A History of Minnedosa 1878-1948" from the Manitoba Provincial Library Page 12)