Potato Days is Friday (August 26th) and Saturday (August 27th) in Barnesville.
Thousands of people will be able to enjoy food, merchandise and all kinds of fun.
Friday kicks of Potato Days. The long list of events includes the kiddie parade from 10a-10:30a, Red River Zoo presentation from 1p-1:45p, mashed potato wresting from 5p-6p, Miss Tator Tot from 6p-7:30p and potato car races from 7:15p-8p.
Saturday will complete Potato Days 2022. People will have a chance to experience a car show from 10a-3p, dog fashion show from 11a-11:45a, mashed potato eating contest from 2:30p-4 and more. The Potato Days Parade will be at 5:30p and the street dance featuring Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome will be from 10p-1a.


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