College Royal celebrates 100 years at University of Guelph
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The 12-say event began last week for students, faculty, and alumni. The public is invited to attend the open house this weekend.
An agricultural event in Guelph is celebrating its centennial.
This is the 100th edition of College Royal at the University of Guelph that kicked off last Wednesday and runs until this Sunday.
It began in 1925 as a livestock show and has evolved into something more.
“Our roots run really deep in agriculture,” said Lexi Johnston, president of College Royal.
“It has diversified ever since. This campus-wide event really showcases all the colleges and all the students on campus.”
The first 10 days of the event is for students, alumni, and faculty. There is a kick-off pub, hockey tournament, euchre tournament, clipping competition, College Royal Ball, and other student-run events.
The last two days is an open house where the public is invited to come to the campus and take part in the celebration.
This Saturday and Sunday, people can experience Old Macdonald’s new farm, the livestock show, dog and cat shows, square dance competition, pancake flip competition, flower arranging and more. Another event highlight is the club display featuring 68 clubs that are on campus.