Ontario Agricultural College 150th Events
Let's Celebrate!
Celebrate 150 years with us. Join us for a range of events and initiatives commemorating OAC's 150th anniversary from May to December 2024. Check back often for updates and be part of the excitement!
Tractor Tug for Tots
Date: Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Time: All day
Location: U of G Campus
Calling all OAC Alumni! Mark your calendars for an extra special edition of Tractor Tug for Tots. Ways to participate:
- Form a team and compete in the tractor-pulling competition
- Join us for an alumni breakfast and lunch at Johnston Hall
- Cheer on the teams and be a part of the fun
All proceeds support the Food & Friends Program, so you’ll be pulling for a great cause.
Register for the Tractor Tug for Tots here.
Inaugural Women's Aggies' Night Hockey Game
Date: Thursday, November 28th
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Gryphon Centre Arena
Be part of history as the University of Guelph hosts the first-ever Women's Aggies' Night hockey game, celebrating the Ontario Agricultural College's 150th anniversary! The Gryphon women's hockey team will take on the Laurier Golden Hawks in this special event, proudly sponsored by Syngenta. Come out and show your support for women's sports and the OAC community. The team will be wearing specially designed "Aggies" jerseys for the night, and will be highlighting the She's Got Game initiative, promoting equality in sport.
Purchase tickets for the Woman's Aggie Night hockey game here.
OAC 150th Night of 150 Parties - Denim & Diamonds Holiday Gala
Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
Time: 8:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Location: Elora Grandway Events Centre or anywhere you're hosting!
OAC '92 invites you to join in celebrating OAC's 150th Anniversary on December 28th! Whether you’re attending the flagship Denim & Diamonds Holiday Gala in Elora or hosting your own party anywhere in the world, we invite you to bring together OAC community members for a night of fun, connection, and Aggie Spirit.
Two ways to celebrate:
- Attend the Denim & Diamonds Holiday Gala. Join us in Elora at the Grandway Events Centre for a festive evening combining Aggie Pub energy with black-tie style. Dance the night away to live music and enjoy a night of memories with fellow Aggies. Event details and tickets here.
- Host Your Own Party. Can’t make it to Elora? Host your own party from anywhere! Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, anything more than one person counts as a party. Pick your theme, invite your friends, and join the global Aggie community in celebrating 150 years. Register your party here.
At 10:00 p.m. EST, we’ll come together for a special global toast via Zoom to honor the next 150 years of OAC. Don’t forget to encourage donations to support the future of OAC!
Men's Aggies' Night Hockey Game
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Gryphon Centre Arena
Join us for the 8th annual Men's Aggies' Night, a proud Gryphon tradition! Watch the University of Guelph men’s hockey team face off against the Western Mustangs. Presented by Syngenta, this game brings together students, alumni, and industry leaders to honor OAC’s legacy. The team will don special "Aggies" jerseys for this exciting matchup.
Host Your Own Event!
We encourage the OAC community to join us in celebrating by planning and hosting their own unique celebrations or reunions! Keep us updated on what you plan by emailing us at oac150@uoguelph.ca !
Relive the Events
2024 Alumni Reunion Weekend
OAC 150th Anniversary Celebration and Dinner
OAC Alumni Association Bonspiel
OAC 150th Anniversary Ice Cream Social
Aggies Night Hockey Game
The stands were full of aggie spirit at the 2024 Aggies Night record crowd of 1,250! See photos from the Aggies Night Hockey Game here.
College Royal 100th
College Royal, celebrated its centennial anniversary at the University of Guelph on March 16 and 17. Visit the College Royal Society's Facebook page to explore photos from the events.