Avon Day Draws Thousands of Attendees

Thousands came out to enjoy festivities with neighbors at the 33rd annual Avon Day on Saturday.

The event, which draws about 5,000 attendees annually took place on a sunny and warm day at Thompson Brook School.

“It’s a down home event,” said Avon Day Chair Nancy Anstey, who has been involved with organizing the event for at least 30 years. “Meet your neighbors, enjoy food and learn about what’s going on in town.”

More than 70 non-profit, business and other local organizations set-up information tents.

There was no shortage of activities to keep kids busy, including many rides, a train ride around the grounds and a touch a truck event where children could climb into fire trucks and construction equipment.