EEUU: Potato Fest eyes french fry feed record
That’s the overriding sentiment as the annual event celebrating spuds nears. Potato Fest organizers, in conjunction with Simplot, hope to serve enough people french fries that the weight of potatoes served eclipses that of 5,220 lbs, set last year in
“It was just an idea that I had that we wanted to do to have some fun,” said Devin Waldner, sanitation supervisor at Simplot. “We’re big supporters of Potato Fest, so we thought we would have a little fun and try to break the record. We thought it would help promote Potato Fest and be a fun thing for Portage and families.”
Festival goers will have their work cut out for them this year if they want to be crowned world record holders, as last year’s french fry yield saw approximately 3,600 lbs of potato consumed, 1,620 lbs shy of what Grand Forks accomplished.
“I just want everyone to come out and have some fun, bring your kids and families and grandmas and grandpas,” said Waldner. “Basically come out and have fun at the Potato Fest, eat some french fries while you’re at it. Come hungry.”
The 13th annual Portage Potato Fest is set for Aug. 5 and 6 at Rotary Republic Park in Portage la Prairie.
The following is the weekend’s itinerary for the festival.
FRIDAY AUGUST 5
5:00pm-11:00pm Concession Opens
5:00pm-11:00pm Beer Gardens Open
7:00pm Baseball Tournament Begins
7:00pm Dead Ringer (Main Stage)
9:00pm Brennan’s Bounty (Main Stage)
SATURDAY AUGUST 6
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Portage Pitbulls pancake breakfast
9 a.m. Men’s fast pitch tournament begins.
10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies (Main Stage)
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Various retail vendors for your shopping pleasure
10:30 and 11:45 a.m. Tai Chi demonstration
11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Concession opens
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free fries to set world record
12 – 6 p.m. bouncers, face painters and bumper balls
12 – 6 p.m. Petting zoo and mini horses
12 – 6 p.m. Car show
1 p.m. Johnny Dietrich (Main Stage)
1 – 11 p.m. Beer gardens open
1 and 3 p.m. Diamond Disc Dogs
2 p.m. Ronald McDonald Magic Show
2:15 p.m. Nelson Little (Main Stage)
3:15 p.m. Hotdog Eating Contest (Main Stage)
4-6 p.m. Portage Has Talent (Main Stage)
6:15-7:15 p.m. Loose Unit (Main Stage)
8-9 p.m. Crooked Archers (Main Stage)
9:30-11 p.m. Mother Groove (Main Stage)
PLEASE NOTE
All times are subject to change and/or weather conditions. Please be sure to check the Potato Fest Facebook page for updates.
Fuente: http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/2016/08/04/potato-fest-eyes-french-fry-feed-record
