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Local holiday in Connecticut, US From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
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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 held at the Canton Springs Fire Department field.
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]
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