Here's What You Need to Know About 26th Annual North Branford PoCo Festival, Set For Aug., 7-9

NORTH BRANFORD, CT — Here's everything you need to know about the 24th annual PoCo Festival, which runs Aug. 7, 8 and 9.

Visit the PoCo Facebook page for lots more information and updates.

Nuts and bolts

The North Branford Potato & Corn Festival is being held at Augur Park, 290 Forest Road, in Northford. The hours are: Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

New this year: With the festival evolving and growing, sometimes we need to address needs and logistical changes. We are a grassroots event, receiving NO taxpayer dollars to fund this event, each year our team seeks sponsors, donations, and fees from vendors to keep this event FREE. This year we will be offering single-day wristbands only. Excited to bring you the full armor and breathtaking showmanship featuring medieval and armored demonstrations. New this year will feature the high wire and breathtaking circus with a jet ski arena. Stay tuned for more news on here, and our social media pages. "One Wild Night" (Bon Jovi tribute band) featuring a homegrown product of North Branford, a member of the band, performing all your favorites up until the best fireworks show around, being lit off by another product of North Branford's own to run the show.

Shuttle buses

The North Branford Poco Festival offers $2 round-trip shuttle service with children under 10 riding free. Cash or card.

Northford Side: Shuttle buses will pick up at Stanley T. Williams Community Center, 1332 Middletown Ave, Northford CT. ADA Shuttles will be available only at STW at the top of each hour.

North Branford Side: Shuttle buses will pick up at North Branford Intermediate School, 654 Foxon Road (RT80), North Branford, CT.

Parking

$25 cash-only, onsite general parking will be located at Augur Valley entrance at 641 Totoket Road.

$25 cash-only handicap parking will be located at the main festival entrance, 290 Forest Rd (Rt 22)

Valid handicap parking permits will be required to be displayed. Handicap parking is on a first-come basis.

Festival policy:
Please be advised weapons, fireworks, electric stun guns, replica guns, ammunition, mace, and pepper spray are prohibited from the Festival grounds. Backpacks, bags, and containers are subject to visual search. Bicycles, skateboards, and personal motorized vehicles including golf carts are prohibited from the Festival grounds. Drones are strictly prohibited. Smoking (Including electronic cigarettes or ‘vaping’) is prohibited on the Festival grounds. Personal pets are not allowed; service animals are welcome. By entering the Festival grounds, you are consenting to the use of your image in photographic, video, and digital media for the purposes of publicity by the Town of North Branford and the Potato and Corn Festival.

Attractions:

Rides and by Fiesta Shows
Fiesta Shows is New England’s largest traveling amusement provider.

PoCo Beer & Wine Garden

The Beer/Wine Garden features seating inside the garden and 20+ food vendors on the fairgrounds to enjoy with your beverage.

High-wire circus, with jet-skis!

Each day

Medieval Show

Each day

Burpee Exotic Petting Zoo More than 40 exotic and unusual domesticated animals.

Fireworks!

Show starts at approximately 9:15 p.m., Saturday. Rain date is Sunday.