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Virtual Ag Show Working To Arrange A New Date
The first-ever ‘Virtual Ag Show’ scheduled for Friday, April 23rd was postponed, however the organisers said they ”have been diligently working” to arrange a new date. A spokesperson said, “The first-ever ‘Virtual Ag Show’ scheduled for Friday, April 23rd was postponed by the Ag Show committee [the committee] due to the rise... Read more of this article
Virtual Ag Show Postponed Due To Rise In Covid
Citing “the rise of positive Covid-19 cases” and the “large number of schools having to quarantine,” the organisers said that the 2021 Virtual Ag Show will be postponed. A spokesperson said, “Due to the rise of positive coronavirus cases on the island, coupled with the large number of schools having to quarantine, the AG Show... Read more of this article
Ag Show Extends Entry Deadline To March 19
The Ag Show Committee is extending the entry deadline for all exhibits [with the exception of artwork] to Friday, March 19th. In an online post, the AG Show said, “Due to popular demand, we’ve decided to extend the entry deadline for all exhibits [with the exception of artwork] an additional week – to Friday, March 19th. “If... Read more of this article
Ag Show Entry Deadline On Friday March 12th
The Ag Show Committee issued a reminder that the entry deadline for all exhibits [with the exception of artwork] is this Friday [March 12]. A spokesperson said, “The Ag Show Committee would like to issue a reminder to the Bermuda public that the entry deadline for all exhibits [with the exception of artwork] is this Friday, March 12th. “Here are... Read more of this article
2021 Ag Show To Be Held Virtually On April 23
The 2021 Ag Show will be a virtual event, set to be broadcast on Friday, April 23rd, the organisers have announced. A spokesperson said, “The 2021 Bermuda Agricultural Exhibition will continue this spring with its first-ever virtual event, to be broadcast on Friday, April 23rd, 2021. “The virtual exhibition will showcase many of the usual... Read more of this article
Ag Show Holds Judging For Exhibition Art Entries
The AG Show Ltd. held its judging yesterday [June 23] for their 2020 Exhibition Art Entries from local school children. “The AG Show Ltd Committee yesterday opted to continue with the judging of 2020 Exhibition, by awarding prizes to dozens of local students who submitted their artwork for the event prior to the Covid-19 Shelter in Place period,”... Read more of this article
2020 Ag Show Cancelled Due To Coronavirus
Due to the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic, AG Show Ltd has made the decision to cancel this year’s exhibition event “to ensure people, young and old, are not putting themselves at unnecessary risk of getting ill.” A spokesperson said, “With the health and safety of the Bermuda public in mind, AG Show Ltd has made the necessary... Read more of this article
Tanika White: Appreciation For Arts, Agriculture
Northlands Social Studies Teacher, Tanika White, is a huge fan of the Annual Ag Show. The event not only gives her a chance to honour the Island’s arts and culture, but also lets her teach the Island’s history in a fun and engaging way to students. Ms. White tells us why everyone– young and old – should get involved in the 2020 festivities,... Read more of this article
12-Year-Old Kamali Tucker Excited For Ag Show
Each year when the Ag Show rolls around Kamali Tucker is filled with excitement, as the 12-year-old likes meeting up with friends and checking out the exhibits and other entertainment, but for this passionate equestrian the real joy is in competing in horse jumping. The Bermuda High School [BHS] student admits the atmosphere at the Ag Show is unlike... Read more of this article
Lisa Whitehead: Ag Show “Takes A Village”
Lisa Whitehead is one of the proud local volunteers at the annual Ag Show event. Along with her team, she works tirelessly over the three-day exhibition weekend to pick up trash and restore the Botanical Gardens to its former glory. Ms. Whitehead admits she feels a huge sense of accomplishment once the task is complete; she tells us why she personally... Read more of this article
Country Kitchen Looking Forward To Ag Show
For many years now, Country Kitchen has been cooking up local favorites like fish, peas & rice, and macaroni and cheese at their vendor stall at the local Ag Show. They’ve partnered with the Coalition for Protection of Children, donating a portion of their Ag Show profits to the non-profit, which aims to raise public awareness of children’s... Read more of this article
Cathy Bassett: Ag Show Is Wonderful Experience
Long time educator Cathy Bassett has been encouraging young people in the Island’s public school system to get involved in the Ag Show for more than 30 years. Still going strong, Ms Bassett shares why the event is so important when it comes to preserving Bermuda’s culture and about the pride she feels taking part. Q: What does the Ag Show mean... Read more of this article
Anne Cherry On Her 40 Years With Ag Show
The 2020 Ag Show is just a few short months away. Did you know it takes the support of dozens of hard working Bermudians and Bermuda residents to make the event a success each year? We spoke to Anne Cherry, a long-time supporter of the Ag Show, who has been helping out behind the scenes for nearly 40 years. She tells us why the event means so much to... Read more of this article
AG Show Donates 30 Square-Foot Gardens
AG Show Ltd. has donated 30 square-foot gardens to various schools, special needs organizations, and senior homes. Antwan Albuoy, Exhibition Director, stated, “AG Show Ltd. made the decision to provide a completed 2×2 square foot garden to various schools, special needs organisations and senior homes in time for them to grow their own produce... Read more of this article
Video: Ag Show, AXIS Present $13K To Schools
The Ag Show Ltd.– in partnership with lead sponsor AXIS Capital – announced the winners of the 2019 Education Awards, which recognises the hard work and creativity of local students, teachers and parents who participated in this year’s exhibition. Antwan Albuoy, Exhibition Director, said: “On behalf of the entire Exhibition Committee, I’m... Read more of this article
Girls Auctioning Off ‘Box Garden’ For Charity
An unsuccessful Ag Show Project has become a promising fundraiser for underprivileged families in Belize, as a box garden, grown as a School Garden entry for the 2019 Bermuda Agricultural Exhibition, is now up for auction to the highest bidder. Eden Furbert and Maya DaSilveira — who are both 11-years-old — created this food-producing container... Read more of this article
