Railroad Days/Events Committee

The Town of North Canaan has created a new committee called the North Canaan Events Committee (NCEC) redefining how the town manages events throughout the year. This new structure was set up to coordinate multiple events in North Canaan, throughout the year. Long-time Railroad Days events coordinator, John Lannen, is stepping back to focus on family
and retirement and stands by to assist the new committee’s Co-Chairs, Jenn Crane and Ann Talmadge with the town’s premiere event, Canaan Railroad Days.

The North Canaan Events Committee is an all-volunteer organization that works to promote economic growth, success and unity within the community through communication, events and celebration. Passionate and dedicated volunteers are planning events during each season including fun and entertainment for families as well as hosting vendor and craft markets. 

North Canaan Events Committee will continue to host Canaan Railroad Days retaining the traditional events that have made the festival the mainstay of the Northwest Corner during the
summer. This year’s 60th Anniversary Railroad Days festival will include community dinners, a carnival, Firemen's parade coupled with a drone show and fireworks. New activities are still in the planning.

The committee invites residents and visitors to join them during their monthly meetings on the 4th Monday of each month at 5:30 held in the North Canaan Town Hall. Follow NCEC on Facebook and Instagram and find more information on their website at www.northcanaaneventscommitte.org. The Co-Chairs can be contacted at northcanaaneventscommittee@gmail.com