As 2024 prepares to take its final bow, 2025 is backstage, eagerly waiting for its grand entrance. Why not greet it like a rockstar? There’s still time to grab that VIP pass to the year-end bash, and enjoy some swanky privileges. But, don’t let the clock beat you! The discounted prices are playing hide-and-seek till all the October tickets vanish or until November 1st, whichever comes first. So, act now!
Are you interested in getting your company featured at home and across the globe in major publications such as Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, NewsWeek, The Associated Press? The Idaho® Potato Drop consistently delivers incredible value for our partners, year-over-year and has already reached over 250 million viewers in 2024 through earned advertising in top-tier publications, television and online sources.
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Perhaps Build A Spud will get reincarnated. Here’s an idea: It could re-emerge as a vendor at the Idaho Potato Drop. I’ll take the Busted-New-Year’s-Resolution-Tato, please: all the toppings and triple the cheese.
The early bird captures the worm, and in this case, the best priced tickets! August tickets are available now for $50. Click Here for VIP Tickets
From September 1st to 31st, you can secure your spot for just $75. As autumn leaves begin to fall in October, the ticket price gently rises to $100, valid from October 1st to 31st. As we embrace the coolness of November, tickets will be available at $125 from November 1st to 31st. Finally, as we celebrate the joy of the holiday season in December, the ticket price will be $150 from December 1st to 31st.
Secure your discounted tickets today and create memories to cherish forever.
“Idaho: there’s a unique New Year’s tradition
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The iconic Times Square New Year’s ball drop is one of the most famous traditions when it comes to ringing in the New Year. However, Boise residents have found a more unique (and more state-appropriate) way to welcome January 1. Since 2013, thousands of spec-taters have gathered at the Idaho State Capitol every year to watch the Idaho Potato Drop – a giant, illuminated GlowTato is lowered from above as the clock strikes midnight. We’d expect nothing less from Idaho.”
Winner of USA Todays- 10 Best Readers Choice Award
“Looking to have some extraordinary New Year’s Eve plans? How about heading to Idaho’s capital and watching a giant potato drop from the sky? You can forget about Times Square… The Idaho Potato Drop events start at 6 p.m. but are sure to carry on through to the following day, ending with a spectacular glow-tato falling from the sky at the stroke of midnight.”
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The new trail, which winds through Boise, celebrates the top spud-growing state in the nation.
Smithsonian Magazine
Thank you MSN for selecting the Idaho® Potato Drop to represent Idaho on this list for both your US and New Zealand reaching 40 million people.
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“Idaho: there’s a unique New Year’s tradition
©Idaho Potato Drop/Facebook
The iconic Times Square New Year’s ball drop is one of the most famous traditions when it comes to ringing in the New Year. However, Boise residents have found a more unique (and more state-appropriate) way to welcome 1 January. Since 2013, thousands of spec-taters have gathered at the Idaho State Capitol every year to watch the Idaho Potato Drop – a giant, illuminated GlowTato is lowered from above as the clock strikes midnight. We’d expect nothing less from Idaho.” MSN Digital News click here
For folks living outside the region, Idaho is probably most famous for the stem tubers we love to turn into French fries. Yes, potatoes are the number one thing Idaho is known for. But there’s so much more culturally significant to the state than just these veggies.
Look who made number #2 on the list! We love you too Idaho!!!!!!
10th Annual Idaho® Potato Drop
Link to A-Z Animals What is Idaho known for? 15 Things Idahoans Love About Themselves
Here are the fun facts brought to you by Curly Tails (link to their article)
https://curlytales.com/web-stories/facts-about-french-fries-that-will-amaze-you/
1.) French fries were invented in Belgium, not France.
2.) The term “French fries” originated from American soldiers during World War 1
3.) The average American consumes 30 pounds of French fries per year.
4.) McDonald’s is one of the largest purchasers of potatoes in the world for their French fries.
5.) In Belgium, French fries are traditionally served with mayonnaise.
6.) The world’s longest French fry measures over 34 inches.
7.) In some countries, such as Canada, poutine is a popular dish made with French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy.
8.) The world’s largest French fry festival is held annually in Idaho known as the “Idaho® Potato Drop”.