Throughout 2020, the District of Kent will be celebrating its quasquicentennial anniversary with a number of events held in conjunction with local community partners.
Kick off the year with a reenactment of an 1895 Kent council meeting, complete with historic dress. Councillors will recreate decisions from the past in the current council chambers, located inside Kent Municipal Hall, at 7 p.m.
Check out the Agassiz-Harrison Museum as it partners with the district to share some history with residents and visitors to Agassiz through walking tours, speakers series and family events.
You can also take in your favourite annual events, like the Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival, with a special anniversary twist.
Not everything is set in stone, however, and you can keep an eye on upcoming events on the District of Kent’s website (kentbc.ca) or the Kent 125th Anniversary Facebook page.
JANUARY
Kent Council Reenactment
- Jan. 27
FEBRUARY
Heritage Week and Speaker Series
- Feb. 17 to Feb. 23
MAY
Community Heritage Art Gallery
- Opens May 1
Monthly Historical Walking Tours
- From May to September
Celebrating 50 years at the Agassiz Speedway
- May 2 through to Sept. 26
JUNE
Celebrating our Heritage during Seniors Week
- June 8 to June 14
50th Anniversary Reunion at the Agassiz Speedway
- June 20
Agassiz Farm Fresh Market and Art in the Park
- Thursdays from June 25 to Aug. 27
JULY
125th Anniversary Celebration in the Park
- July 1 and July 22
Agassiz Homecoming
- July 31 to Aug. 2
AUGUST
125th Anniversary Celebration in the Park
- Aug. 2 and Aug. 19
SEPTEMBER
Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival
- Sept. 18 to Sept. 19
NOVEMBER
‘Tis the Season’ to Shop Local
- Opens Nov. 14
Community of Trees
- Opens Nov. 30
DECEMBER
Light up the Nights – Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Dec. 1
Dickens Tea
- Dec. 5
Magic of Christmas
- Dec. 5
DATES TBA
Settlers Tea at the Old Agassiz House
Taste of Agassiz
All Aboard the Agassiz Express
Interfaith Sunday Service in the Park
Big Band Concert
Storytime in the Park
125 years Time Capsule
Pop Up Historical Exhibits Self-Guided Tours
125th Anniversary Legacy Project
Want to read more about the history of the District of Kent for its 125th anniversary? Check out agassizharrisonobserver.com/tag/kent-125/.
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