Festival Commitee claims the parade to be the largest one in the province. Morden is the home of Canadian Fossil Discovery Center and an Agricultural Research Center Morden is a large town with a population of 6571 located in the southern Manitoba. The very first Corn and Apple Festival, held in 1967, was intended to celebrate Canada's centennial. The festival name was coined after the prairies long growing season, especially when it came to corn and apples. The festival has continued on since 1967 and is now recognized as the town's annual festival. The festival is held in the centre of town, along main street, as it symbolizes "the heart of the community". Every year visitors come from all over Canada to participate in the festivities. Visitors can expect delicious food, free corn and apple cider, as well as the borscht donated by a nearby Hutterite colony, which, in recent years, has become a staple in the festival. Also featured is live entertainment, craft shows, and more.
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