History

Of The Creelman Agricultural Society

Creelman Fair Panorama 1923

September 15, 1904

Application was made for the formation of the Creelman Agricultural Society, before Saskatchewan was even a province.

October 13, 1904

The first annual Exhibition was held on a Thursday.

1906

Creelman incorporated as a village on April 6.

1907

A Seed Fair and Poultry Show was held for the first time. This show was held in Creelman & Fillmore over the years.

1909

The Society purchased 25 acres of ground (SW 16-10-10W2) for $125. Fencing it cost $150.

1938

Lack of finances and resources, during the 1930s and the war years, forced the Society to become dormant in 1938.

1954

With enough interest & community spirit in evidence, the Society reorganized and the first annual summer fair was held in 1958.

2020

No summer fair was held in 2020 & 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

2024

Creelman celebrates the 120th anniversary of the formation of the Agricultural Society at the 2024 Summer Fair.