COLUMBUS – According to Town of Columbus Supervisor Thomas Grace, Columbus, NY is the nation’s oldest “Columbus.”

The community will gather Saturday, Oct. 12 at Norton Park for a day-long celebration.

Food booths will open at 9 a.m. Grace added there will be donuts and coffee, and a crew will be on hand to make sandwiches on the grill at the main pavilion. Sandwiches will be ready to be served by 10 a.m.

Tractor pull sign-ups begin at 9 a.m. and will begin one hour after registration. Those interested in the tractor pull are asked to contact Pat Johnson at 847-9766.

A dime social is set to run from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. and local crafters will have booths set up.

“There will be beautiful handmade wares fashioned by local artisans,” said Grace.

Additionally, Columbus’ Citizen of the Year will be honored at 10 a.m.