After Being Scuttled By The Pandemic For 2 Years, PoCo Fest Is Back

NORTH BRANFORD, CT —After a two-year hiatus, the North Branford Potato & Corn Festival will return in 2022 with a four-day event from Thursday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 7.

Gather under the big tent, eat delicious fair food, hear great music, play fun games, enjoy the carnival rides and games, see the fireworks, and visit with friends new and old.

PoCo Fest Hours
Thursday, Aug. 4 from 5 to 10 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 5 from 5 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

While we count down the days to the fun, show PoCo love by purchasing a Euro car magnet through the North Branford Rec Department's website, signing up to volunteer, or making a donation to the PoCo Fest, which is a self-sustaining event supported by the North Branford Park & Recreation Department.

Donations can also be mailed to:

North Branford Potato & Corn Festival
1332 Middletown Ave.
Northford, CT 06472

The festival started as a one-day affair back in 2002 and has since grown into a four-day spectacular with thousands and thousands of attendees.

The North Branford Potato & Corn Festival strives to celebrate the role of agriculture in our community; highlight local businesses, groups, non-profits, and organizations; and offer a weekend of fun and entertainment to families and community members. This volunteer-driven, non-profit event aims to bring beloved traditions to guests year after year as well as offer new and innovative features in order to bring the community together and create lasting memories. The event is hosted by the North Branford Parks & Recreation Department.

Thursday, August 4, kicks off the return of the North Branford Potato and Corn festival with residents night. That evening, the special tent will be host to local organizations looking to get their information out. All non-profit organizations, sports teams, clubs, scouts, animal rescues, parent groups, community outreach, are welcome join.

Everything you need to know about the PoCo fest can be found on its website here, and its Facebook page.