Every community has its annual political rituals.

Boston has its annual St. Patrick's breakfast and roast that always draws political luminaries. Cheshire has its annual spaghetti dinner, now in its 27th year.

The latest edition of the Republican Town Committee's all-you-can-eat affair is scheduled for Friday from 5:30 p.m. to to 7:30 p.m. at Cheshire Academy's dining hall.  

The event will draw a four of the candidates seeking the Republican nomination for the Fifth District Congressional Seat being vacated by Democratic incumbent Chris Murphy. Mark Greenberg, Lisa Wilson Foley, Justin Bernier and Mike Clark will be vying for the attention of Cheshire voters in between bites of pasta and meatballs.

The dinner will include a raffle and entertainment. Tickets for the event are $11 for adults and $3 for children.