History:

-1958: A 'Canal Boat' was brought to New Haven during Canal Days.
-1959 - 1965: Festival activities were not held during this time.
-1966: A community-wide Centennial celebration was held. This successful event was coordinated by an extraordinary number of volunteers from throughout the community.
-1967 - 1973: Canal Days activities were not held in the city. However, an annual Sidewalk Days sale was organized by enthusiastic downtown merchants who banned  together and later organized a small street festival along with the sidewalk sales.
-1974 - 1978 The New Haven Festival Committee was incorporated in 1974. Festival activities were held in downtown New Haven with the strong help and guidance merchants.
-1979 - 1985: Festival activities grew and were moved to the New Haven Plaza. This is where thru the Canal Days events took strong root within and throughout the community.
-1986: Festival activities were moved to Jefferson Township Park...the year of the "Big Rainout"!
-1987 to Present: Festival activities were moved back to the downtown area after a survey of business owners was taken. This location has proven to be very successful in terms of attendance and community support. Activities were eventually extended into the Schnelker Park area.