Sam Collins Day
Sam Collins Day is a local holiday in Canton/Collinsville Connecticut, United States. It is celebrated on the 3rd Saturday in September, and is a showcase of local businesses, clubs, and other organizations. The event is named after Samuel W. Collins[1], who built the Collins Axe Factory on the Farmington River, around which the area of downtown Canton, now known as Collinsville, developed.
| Sam Collins Day | |
|---|---|
| Date | Third Saturday in September |
| 2020 date | September 19 |
| 2021 date | September 18 |
| 2022 date | September 17 |
| 2023 date | September 16 |
| Frequency | annual |
Location
Sam Collins Day is held at the Canton Springs Fire Department field.
Events
Events at Sam Collins Day include live entertainment, a pancake breakfast, a number of tents with local businesses handing out freebies, entertainment for children, a Teacup Auction, and various foodstuffs.[2]
References
- Matesky, Ed (1996-09-15). "Revisiting a 19th-Century Company Town". The New York Times. p. 17. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-01-01. Retrieved 2010-12-29.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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