CARNDUFF — When the activities of Carnduff’s 120th homecoming were taking place at their ag grounds – and there were many of them – there was something different about the look.
A new pavilion was part of the landscape.
Carnduff’s Ag Society was founded in 1886. It hosts several agricultural events yearly, bringing people of the community and beyond together.
Its current committee, led by president Colleen Goertz, was considering ways to further improve that. At the beginning of 2024, it was decided that a pavilion would be a welcome addition to the grounds to create a shade space as well as a gathering place. They were hoping to have everything in place for Carnduff’s homecoming in 2025.
The work began. $80,00 was required. To date, $50,000 has come in through generous donations from individuals, businesses and organizations. The committee is extremely grateful for the support that it has received from the community.
In September of 2024, the pavilion was in place, uncompleted, on a gravel pad. The $30,000 shortfall prevented a concrete pad from being poured. Other fundraising money was used to add the finishing touches – lights, electrical outlets, donor recognition plaques – this past June, just in time for the Carnduff & Area 4-H Beef Club’s Achievement Day on June 9, when its grand opening was celebrated.
Everything was ready for the homecoming weekend.
It was well-used throughout the weekend and the Ag Society Committee hopes that will continue to be the case. It is their intent that the pavilion be used for ag events and non-ag events alike. They want it to be a connecting point for the whole community, not just the agricultural sector. Family gatherings, birthday parties and picnics all were in mind as the committee planned the building of the pavilion.
The Ag Grounds also have washroom and kitchen facilities. By calling the Ag Society, you can make arrangements to use them along with the pavilion.
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