Canton, Maine Bicentennial

Canton, Maine Bicentennial The Town of Canton celebrates it's 200th year on February 5, 2021. This is the Official page to find news and information. Thank you for visiting our page.

On September 20, 2016 the Bicentennial Committee held its first meeting beginning the process of planning for the big celebration. Our town was incorporated on February 5, 1821 and each year on February 5th from now until 2021, there will be a celebration commemorating the day and counting down to the big party which will occur in the Summer of 2021. The Summer celebration in 2021 will be a long w

eekend featuring FREE Admission for those who love the Town of Canton to events like the Parade, Entertainment, Craft Fair with Food Vendors, Community Booths, Historical Displays and Exhibits. Current committee members are:
Loretta Blancato
Anne Chamberlin
Brian Keene
Phyllis Ouellette
Liz Rothrock

The committee meets every two weeks. In addition to the planning, the Bicentennial Committee will acquire sponsors and host fundraisers as we would like to match the funds budgeted by the Town as voted on by our citizens. Feel free to like us and please share your stories about our town.

As the saying goes... All Good Things Must Come to an End. At the July 28th Selectmen Meeting, the Canton Bicentennial C...
09/02/2022

As the saying goes... All Good Things Must Come to an End.

At the July 28th Selectmen Meeting, the Canton Bicentennial Committee was dissolved. Our Mission is complete.

As our final act, we would like to THANK YOU!

Volunteers. Sponsors. Group Leaders. Donators. Committee Members. Town Employees. Voluntolds. Advisors. Non-Profit Organizations. Businesses. Citizens of Canton. SO MANY people to thank as we could not have accomplished it without you.

Do you recall?
Super Bowl ‘Kick Off’ Party
Canton Catchphrase Contest (Canton Roads Take Me Home)
Mardi Gras Party
Cribbage Tournament
Margarita Summer Parties
‘Be My Valentine’ Party
Winter Wonderland Party
Feb. 5th Car Parade
Black & White Gala
Summer Event
* Founder’s Dinner
* Picnic in the Park
* Trolley Tours
* Nature Walk
* Museum Exhibit at Historical Society
* Cow Chip Bingo
* Photo and Art Exhibit
* Quilt Show
* FOOD everywhere
* Street Dance at the Boat Launch
* Fireworks
* Parade
* Car Show
* Craft and Vendor Fair
* Artisans
* Entertainment
* Kid Activities
* Horse Show
* Concert by Jason Lee and our Headliner The Don Campbell Band
* Fire Dancer
* Old Fashion Church Service
* Fireman’s Muster
* Recognition and Remembrance
* Treats at the Beach

What a journey. Now that the journey has ended, we bid you Farewell. CBC out. 🤩

New banners have been installed on Turner, Main, School, and Pleasant Streets. We hope you like them!
07/22/2022

New banners have been installed on Turner, Main, School, and Pleasant Streets. We hope you like them!

Happy 201st Birthday Canton! Remember how great the Car Parade was? We do!!
02/05/2022

Happy 201st Birthday Canton!
Remember how great the Car Parade was? We do!!

Thank you to Canton citizens, the sponsors, and all the volunteers who helped the Committee over the last 5 years!Not pi...
11/01/2021

Thank you to Canton citizens, the sponsors, and all the volunteers who helped the Committee over the last 5 years!
Not pictured: Liz Rothrock

The Quilt Show during the Bicentennial Summer Celebration was very impressive. Marianne Hutchins from the Sun Journal t...
10/21/2021

The Quilt Show during the Bicentennial Summer Celebration was very impressive. Marianne Hutchins from the Sun Journal thought so too and did a story with Jolene and Kris last month. Canton Historical Society hosted the interview in the Hayford Hall and shared the story with us and we share it with you in case you missed it!

Face time: The two Canton residents say quilting has many rewards, including bringing family together and as a way of giving thanks.

10/05/2021

Recently received a letter from Spirit of America Foundation's Maine chapter stating the Bicentennial Committee was selected as a 2021 Tribute Winner for outstanding community service.

The Committee is very thankful and honored to be recognized by the Foundation. It is much appreciated.

08/12/2021
08/11/2021
More photos too
08/10/2021

More photos too

08/10/2021

A few videos from the Summer Celebration.

Thank you Sun Journal for the correction on your otherwise great write up about our Summer Celebration.
08/10/2021

Thank you Sun Journal for the correction on your otherwise great write up about our Summer Celebration.

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94 Turner Street
Canton, ME
04221

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(207) 597-2920

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On September 20, 2016 the Bicentennial Committee held its first meeting beginning the process of planning for the big celebration. Our town was incorporated on February 5, 1821 and each year in February we will celebrate and commemorate the day.

February 5th, 2021 will feature a GALA EVENT at the Historical Society. This is our final fundraiser and your purchased ticket will include a free signature drink, social hour with hors d'oeuvres served by waiters, a sit down dinner featuring entrees from Lilac Mixology and Catering, live music, door prizes and games. This is THE event that will have the town talking for years to come. The Summer celebration in 2021 starts on Thursday, August 5th and ends Sunday, August 8th. The events will be FREE of admission for those who love the Town of Canton This includes a Founders Dinner, a Parade, Craft / Artisan Fair with Food Vendors, Community Booths, Historical Displays, a Photo and Art Exhibit, a Quilt Exhibit, Fireworks, Entertainment by the Don Campbell Band with opening act Jason Lee, a Kids Zone with fun and activities, Boat Rides, Ice Cream Social, a Street Dance, a Car Show, a Fireman's Muster, Veterans Recognition and more! Current committee members are: Loretta Blancato Anne Chamberlain Brian Keene Holt McCollister Phyllis Ouellette Liz Rothrock Mary Wainwright The committee meets every two weeks. In addition to the planning, the Bicentennial Committee is acquiring sponsors and has host fundraisers to add to the funds budgeted by the Town as voted on by our citizens. Thank you for visiting our page. Feel free to like us and please share your stories about our town.