Sam Collins Day

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Sam Collins Day
DateThird Saturday in September
2023 dateSeptember 16  (2023-09-16)
2024 dateSeptember 21  (2024-09-21)
2025 dateSeptember 20  (2025-09-20)
2026 dateSeptember 19  (2026-09-19)
Frequencyannual

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[citation needed] who built the Collins Axe Factory on the Farmington river around which the area of downtown Canton, now known as Collinsville developed.

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.[1]

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