Sam Collins Day
Sam Collins Day | |
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Date | Third Saturday in September |
2023 date | September 16 |
2024 date | September 21 |
2025 date | September 20 |
2026 date | September 19 |
Frequency | annual |
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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