Goshen is in central Litchfield County and is bordered to the east by the city of Torrington.
The town was incorporated in 1739, one year after settlement of the town center began. The community was named after the Land of Goshen, in Egypt. During the 18th century, Goshen was a farming, and later, prosperous business community. Other notable business include the pineapple cheese factory and the Brooks pottery shop.
Annually on father day weekend the Goshen Stampede is held at the Goshen Fairgrounds. Which is festival consisting of new England's largest Rodeo, Demolition Derby, Music Fest, and Truck Pull. It is also home to the Goshen players. Each Labor Day weekend the Goshen Fair takes place at the Goshen Fair Grounds on Route 63 south just outside the center of town. Similar in nature to the Agricultural Fair having farm animal judgement shows, competition and contest in log chopping, log sawing, haybale throwing and the like. There are food, art, photography, baked goods, and craft contests. Rides for children, vendors of craft goods and food vendor are also present.
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