North Branford, CT Exit 55: Ordinarily corn and potatoes are considered conventional, but at the North Branford Potato and Corn Festival these two starchy staples are celebrated; They bring tens of thousands of visitors over four days to the typically sleepy farm town.
This is the 14th year of the PoCo Fest. The free, fun-filled family event offers amusement rides, entertainment on two stages throughout the weekend, hay rides, craft vendors, food vendors and, of course, baked potatoes and roasted corn.
There is a Friday night Car Show, Saturday tractor pull, Saturday night spectacular fireworks display, Sunday morning 5K Cross Country Race, Sunday Motorcycle Show and all day Folk Fest.
Location: Augur Field, Rt. 22, North Branford, CT
For GPS: 290 Forest Road, Northford, CT 06472
Date: Thurs – Sun Aug 6-9,2015
Hours: Thurs & Fri 4-11 pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-6pm
Tel: 203-484-6017
nbpotatofest.com