Manhattan Potato Festival - Manhattan

Friday, August 17, 2012 - Saturday, August 18, 2012

Friday night is a barbecue dinner. Saturday is a day of celebration held in downtown Manhattan in honor of the potato industry surrounding this community. The day includes with firemen's breakfast, parade, arts and crafts vendors, car show and town dance. Big Sky Carvers hold an outlet sale and tours. Also a free children's area with face painting, inflatables and balloons.

In 1950 seed potato farming was started in the farms around Manhattan. Over the years, seed potato farming has grown significantly and become one of our major agricultural products. The local farmers sell their potatoes to the community and ship their potatoes around the country. Thanks to the efforts of our local farmers, Manhattan, Amsterdam, and Churchill areas have become the potato capital of Montana.

The festival has evolved into an event beginning with a Fireman's breakfast and includes a parade, a car show and a great children's area. The festival still includes lots of food, activities and music. Over the years, the raffle has expanded from three prizes to approximately 100 all of which are donated from area businesses. Our booth rental is exceeding 100 and growing which makes us one of the largest festivals in the state. It is attended by approximately 5,000 festival goers.

Website Address

Mailing Address
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Phone: 406-284-4162
Fax: 406-284-4162

Manhattan Potato Festival will be held downtown Manhattan. Exit I-90 at Manhattan, go north to (Main Street) stop sign. Festival is on the east and west side of Main Street.

Season
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Hours
Friday: Barbecue Dinner
Saturday: 6:00am - 5:00pm

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Reservations
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Breakfast, Childrens Activities, Food Services, Handicapped Accessible, Information, Music, Parking, Pay Telephone, Pets Allowed, Public Restroom, Restaurant, Shuttle Service, Snack Bar, Store, Tour

Arts And Crafts, Barbecue, Car Show, Childrens Activities, Dancing, Entertainment, Exhibit, Farmers Market, Festival, Fireworks, Folk Art, Food And Drink, Mexican Food, Museum, Music, Native Art, Parade, Shopping, Wildlife Art