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July 24 - 25, 2010 in Bruno, Saskatchewan |
The
History of the Festival
The community of Bruno hosts the annual Bruno Cherry Festival and it is located approximately
50 minutes east of Saskatoon and just north of Highway #5 (which connects
to Humboldt).
The Cherry Festival occurs on the grounds of the former
Prairie Ursuline Centre located along the northern perimeter of town.
The centre was originally built as a convent in 1919. It became the St.
Ursuline Academy in 1922, and earned a reputation for excellence in academics
and cultural education. The University of Saskatchewan took over management
of the facility in late 1999 with the intent of running it as an extension-based
Conference facility.
The centre sits on 65 acres of land and in 2000
the university canvassed its research community to find out if anyone
could make good use of the land. Dr. Bob Bors determined that some of
the grounds would be suitable for the establishment of dwarf sour cherry
research plots. The cherries planted in the ensuing years also sparked
the development of the Cherry Festival. Bruce Hobin from the University
of Saskatchewans Extension Division along with many community volunteers
provided the impetus to make the festival one of the provinces unique
summer cultural events.
The university no longer holds the lease for
the centre and the St. Ursuline Sisters have sold the facility to a community
group that plan to run it as the St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission.
The cherries are thriving on the property and the festival continues
with the support of the local community. The festival traditionally features
a cherry pit spitting challenge; childrens shows;
seminars; workshops; a small trade show; orchard tours;
food delicacies (many featuring cherries); and a festival tent where
live entertainers are featured.
The Carlton Trail Ag Society
VISION STATEMENT:
The Carlton Trail Ag Society is a
dynamic organization dedicated to
the growth and development of our
rural community and culture.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Carlton Trail Agriculture
Society is to empower individuals,
communities and organizations to promote,
develop and enrich the region by the
delivery of agricultural, youth and
educational programs and activities.
KEY
STRATEGIC AREAS/GOALS:
1) Agriculture Training and Awareness
2) Youth Programs
3) Promotion of the Carlton Trail
District
4) Partnerships
5) Rural Culture
Membership in The Carlton Trail Agricultural Society:
Annual
membership fee is $10
Meetings are third Tuesday of the
month.
There are eight board members that
serve one or two year terms.
All the board members are volunteers.
Membership benefits:
- Hosting the Cherry Festival benefits the town of Bruno and region
- Opportunities for personal growth and leadership development.
- Promotion of youth through our 'youth board of directors'.
- Information about
the new sour cherry varieties.
A positive environment where board members can have fun while taking an active role with the Ag. Society.
