Schedule of Events for 2007(All activities at the Main Site on Canton Springs Road unless otherwise indicated.
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm Children’s Activities
Featuring art activities, live animal demonstrations, magicians, balloon artists and much more.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Live Entertainment on Main Stage
Enjoy the sounds of music performed by local musicians.
MC throughout the day will be Darryl Griffing. Seating available.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Children’s Entertainment Tent & Area
(This Tent is being sponsored by Mark Quattro P.E., Margaritas Restaurant and Long’s Auto)
11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Strolling the main site
Clown Gerylan Kiaser, will be roving and making balloon hats and animals
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Children’s Area Inflatable Rides
Bounce House sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church, to support Hurricane Katrina Relief
Combination Bounce House/Slide sponsored by Rosenberg Orthodontics, PC,
to support Gifts For Canton
Superman Obstacle Course sponsored by the Friends of Canton Football
10 am - 4:00 pm
Visit the Business Expo & Community Organization Tents
Come and discover all the many businesses in Canton. Walk through the tents and explore the outdoor booths. Find out out financial planning, computer software, travel, how to care for your pet, as well as free products, raffles for prizes and so much more.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sam Collins Day T-Shirts for $15 on sale at the Welcome Tent.
Long Sleeved T-Shirts!!!! Purchase the latest 2007 design by cartoonist Brad Gilchrist.
Fabulous Tote Bags with the 2007 Sam Collins Day design for $20.
11:00 am – 3:00 pm (approximately)
Brad has been designing the Sam Collins Day t-shirt for years. Brad will be autographing the t-shirts at the Welcome Tent at the Main Site.
11:00 am – 4:00 pm “Taste of Canton” Food Court
(Food must be purchased with Tokens. Purchase tokens at the Token Tents
located in the front of the field and in the Children’s Area)
11:00 am – 4:00 pm In the Seating Area
Beer & Wine will be sold and consumed in the roped off areas.
No alcohol will be allowed outside of the secured area.
Sponsored and staffed by Margaritas Family Mexican Restaurant.
10 am - 4:00 pm Miss Molly’s Original Kettle Korn
Visit Kettle Korn Tent for delicious “special recipe” popcorn
located in the Children’s Area.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Annual Invitational Art Auction
Come bid on your favorite item painted, designed and created by local artists.
All proceeds go to the Sam Collins Day Art Scholarship.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Token Booths
There are two token booths, one near the Welcome Tent and
one in the back near the Children’s Entertainment Tent. Tokens are $1.00 each.
10 am – 4 pm Made in Canton Tent
Canton artists and crafter's have once again come together to create a general store for the fairgoer's shopping pleasure. Items for sale this year include a wide variety of home made creations from our local artists and crafter's. Among the many items you will find are antiques, mums, honey, children's clothing's, mustards, stain glass, soaps, wreaths, knitting, cards, sweaters, pottery, painted items, handbags, face painting, pepper jelly,
home-made pies, fleece blankets, and much more.
You will notice many of our longtime crafter's have returned and
we have added several new crafter's also. Please stop by, say hello, browse and admire the talents of your neighbors here in Canton
SAM COLLINS DAY in COLLINSVILLE
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sam Collins Day Long-sleeved T-Shirts for $15 on sale at the Welcome Tent.
Fabulous Tote Bags with the 2007 Sam Collins Day design for $20.
Historic Downtown Collinsville Activities (take the free shuttle bus from the Main Site)
Take a Walking Tour of Collinsville - David Leff, Chairman of the Collinsville Historic District Commission will conduct a walking tour in Collinsville. David will discuss the architectural details and fascinating history of some of the homes in the village.
Hike the Farmington River Trail - Collinsville to Burlington (Collinsville) Hike or bike along the banks of the Farmington River. trail starts in Collinsville opposite the Welcome Tent in Collinsville. Enjoy the view from the wooden bridge that goes through the Collins Company and over the Farmington River.
Canton Historical Museum Tours - Enjoy a look at the past through the various Victorian exhibits, Collins Company memorabilia and much more in Collinsville. Free admission.
Enjoy Downtown Collinsville - Visit the many shoppes, bakery, restaurants and antique stores on Main Street, River Street, and Front Street.
1:00 pm Take a Walking Tour of Collinsville
David Leff, Chairman of the Collinsville Historic District Commission will conduct a walking tour in Collinsville. David will discuss the architectural details and fascinating history of some of the homes in the village. Meet at the Canton Historical Museum on Front Street.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Hike the Farmington River Trail
Hike, bike or roller blade along the banks of the Farmington River. trail starts in Collinsville opposite the Welcome Tent in Collinsville. Enjoy the view from the wooden bridge that goes through the Collins Company and over the Farmington River.
10 am - 4:00 pm Canton Historical Museum Open House
Free admission. Hot dogs and soda will be sold in a tent outside the museum. Enjoy a look at the past through the various Victorian exhibits, Collins Company memorabilia and much more in Collinsville.
Time to be announced
Morning tour of the Collins Company. Meet at the Canton Historical Museum.
2:00 pm Canton Historical Museum.
Naomi Moulton, chair of the Brides Parlor, is going to give a talk about the renovation (it has been completely done over) and the wedding gowns in it.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Visit historic downtown Collinsville.
Stroll on Main Street, Front Street, Bridge Street and River Street to see the many new stores and restaurants including Downright Music, Village Sweet Shop, Carol & Co., Antiques on the Farmington, Collinsville Baking Co., Blumen Laden, Collinsville Canoe & Kayak, LaSalle Market & Deli, Crown & Hammer, ABC Pizza, Phobe’s Easel and more.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Canoe or Kayak on the Farmington River. (Collinsville)
Enjoy a leisurely canoe or kayak ride on the scenic Farmington River. Rentals available at Collinsville & Kayak.
