Melina Khan, Special to The Day
North Stonington From contracting vendors to guaranteeing live entertainment, the North Stonington Agricultural Fair staff is in planning mode year-round. The one thing they couldn’t plan for this year, though, was Mother Nature.
The annual four-day fair kicked off Thursday night with attractions like tractor pulling, fair princess and queen contests, a performance by local rock band Alter Ego and, of course, amusement rides.
With Tropical Storm Elsa forecast to hit southeastern Connecticut on Friday, fair officials said they would be continuously checking weather reports through the weekend to be prepared to take any necessary safety precautions.