Potato Days

05/31/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Potato Days 5K and Fun Run!

Join us for one of Potato Days' favorite traditions and help kick off a weekend full of community celebration. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or simply looking for a fun way to be part of the festival, we'd love to see you at the starting line.

This event is held in honor of the memory of Jaynie (Herbranson) Halverson, whose love for community, family, and Potato Days continues to inspire us. As we gather to run, walk, and celebrate together, we remember the impact she had on so many lives.

Be part of this special tradition and the excitement of Potato Days by registering today!

Sign up here:

Join the celebration!

05/21/2026

Become a Potato Days Family Sponsor! 🥔🥔

For $100, your family can help support our communities favorite event!

👉 Scan the QR code or tap the link to complete the form and become part of the tradition.

https://forms.gle/SP64Zv8vUdyabVmu7

05/21/2026

Calling all Food Vendors - our registration forms and information for commercial and non profit food vendors are now LIVE on our website! We also have our Rodeo Vendor Forms and information posted as well.
Once on the website, choose the form that you are looking for and download. Please message with any questions.

Join the celebration!

05/19/2026

✨👑 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Miss Tator Tot Pageant! 👑✨

One of the sweetest traditions at is back, and we’re looking for this year’s adorable tator tots! 🥔💛

If your little one is ready to smile, wave, and have a whole lot of fun, now’s the time to sign up! Whether it’s their first pageant or they’re returning for more Potato Days memories, we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Use the link to sign up! 👑🥔

Our Tator Tot event is open to any 5-6 year old (as of 9/1/2026) living in the Barnesville area and/or enrolled in the Barnesville School District. Contestants will be judged on their interview and their modeling of potato sack attire and party dress. There will be on contestant crowned Miss Tator T...

05/08/2026

🎉 Vendor Applications Are NOW OPEN! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome vendors for this year’s festival! Whether you offer handmade goods, boutique items, delicious treats, unique services, or community information — we’d love to have you join us.

Spaces fill quickly, so don’t wait to apply!
👉 Apply here:https://potatodays.com/merchvendor

Help us make this year’s event fun, vibrant, and full of local talent and small businesses! Please share with anyone who may be interested. ✨

05/04/2026

Potato Days isn’t something that just happens—it’s something our community makes happen.

Since 1991, people in Barnesville have shown up to keep this tradition alive, and because of them, it continues to thrive today.

Now, we need your help.

Just a couple hours of your time can make a real difference and help keep Potato Days alive for years to come!

This is your chance to be part of your community in a whole new way.

👉 Sign up here:

Join the fun at Potato Days as part of our Festival Crew! This energetic group of volunteers helps bring our community’s biggest celebration to life. If you love a lively environment, enjoy working with others, and want to help showcase the best of our great town, this role is for you. Detailed jo...

05/01/2026

A great article about our board member Jens! A shoutout to the festival and all! Congrats Jens, and thanks for all you do!!

https://inside.luthersem.edu/news/2026/04/21/student-spotlight-jens-gylland/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARh8F5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeaRntYHDUebuKM5iM0TiegcrOwQy0gt-2QUsOQ2utAE37ghd3pF_hGnlzqL4_aem_lXVm4bKUSTQmI5Ckz9zbaw

Student Spotlight: Jens Gylland Posted on April 21, 2026 Where did you grow up, and what first got you interested in studying theology and ministry?I grew up and continue to reside in Barnesville, a rural Minnesota community southeast of Fargo/Moorhead and just 20 minutes from lakes country. I becam...

04/03/2026

If this weather has you feeling a little 😩… you’re not alone. But brighter days (and warmer temps!) are coming—and that means Potato Days is right around the corner! ☀️🥔

Now’s the perfect time to look ahead and get involved. We’ve got an awesome festival planned and we need YOU to help make it happen! From events to food to fun, there’s a place for everyone on the crew.

Sign up today and be part of the tradition: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeu2FpZ5hvqnwKed08LlJVeF-jw0v3lw8hAZS8nyseLdg11oQ/viewform?usp=header
Let’s trade this gloomy weather for sunshine, community, and a whole lot of potato-powered fun! 🙌

Join the fun at Potato Days as part of our Festival Crew! This energetic group of volunteers helps bring our community’s biggest celebration to life. If you love a lively environment, enjoy working with others, and want to help showcase the best of our great town, this role is for you. Detailed jo...

03/31/2026

🚜 NEW EVENT FOR 2026! 🚜

We’re excited to add the Olson Pedal Tractor Pull to this year’s Potato Days lineup! Kids can test their strength, cheer each other on, and experience a fun, classic event that’s sure to become a new festival favorite.

Bring the whole family and don’t miss this exciting addition—it's going to be wheel-y fun!

Tentative pulling schedule, will update as changes happen!

03/16/2026

Who sells the best potato-themed accessories around? Hats, shirts, earrings, socks — we want to see it all. 🥔✨

👇 Tag them or show us a picture in the comments below!