We feature a lot of summer festivals in Connecticut. Many of them take place in our larger cities, but the one we have in store for you today is in North Branford, a little farm town of about 14,000 people. The big annual event here is the Connecticut Potato and Corn Festival, which you might often hear affectionately referred to as the PoCo Fest. The event takes place annually the first weekend of August, with this year’s festival scheduled for August 4-6, 2023. This is one of the best family events of the summer in Connecticut, with plenty to do for all ages. Check it out:

Admission to the PoCo Fest is free and there's so much to do for the entire family.
North Branford Potato & Corn Festival
There are tons of carnival rides on-site, with several different options for those wanting to enjoy the rides.
North Branford Potato & Corn Festival
You can opt for all-day wristbands, time-limited wristbands, or purchase individual tickets if there's just a few things you're interested in trying out.
More than 4,000 potatoes are being prepared for the fair, but you'll also find cotton candy and other fair foods available from the dozens of food vendors.
North Branford Potato and Corn Festival/Facebook
This year's Potato and Corn Festival in Connecticut is scheduled to have live entertainment, including an appearance by Alexandra the Mermaid.
Alexandra the Mermaid/Facebook
You can also catch performances by Jason Tardy, a juggler and fire breather who performs all over New England.
Jason Tardy Productions, Inc./Facebook
There's a lot more going on at PoCo Fest. Tractor pulling, pig racing, chainsaw carving, and more are all on the schedule for this jam-packed event.
North Branford Potato and Corn Festival/Facebook
You'll even be able to purchase a ticket for a helicopter ride. What a one-of-a-kind experience!
North Branford Potato and Corn Festival/Facebook

For more information about PoCo Fest in North Branford, CT, check out the Potato and Corn Festival website or Potato and Corn Festival Facebook page. Ride wristbands can be purchased in advance from the website.

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