“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.”
click here for article from Travel Pirates!
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.
#13
“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 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
Early Bird Tickets!!!!
Tickets will go up to $100 in October.
Save yourself some cheddar, getting special treatment for cheaper is better.
*Remember there is a limited amount of tickets. This price will last until tickets sell out, or until October 1, 2023.
Join us in VIP for first class treatment. This New Year’s Eve you deserve to be a Very Important Potato!
September 1st through 30th $75 (or until tickets sell out)
October 1st through 31st $100 (or until tickets sell out)
November 1st through December 30th $125 (or until tickets sell out)
New Year’s Day $150 at door (unless at capacity)
Last year we were at capacity, do not be a couch potato. :)
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”.
6 years ago today, Stafford Smith raced the Idaho® Potato Drop car at Sonoma Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series. Instead of the normal oval shape, this track includes a twisting 12-turn track that is 2.52 miles in length and started in 1968. Sonoma Raceway has been the host to some of the best races in the world. “It is arguably the world’s busiest racing facility, with track activity scheduled an average of 340 days a year. It is one of North America’s most complete and versatile motorsports complexes and home to one of the nation’s only high-performance automotive industrial parks with approximately 75 tenants.”
Young engineers are ready to upgrade from their starter home to a place closer to downtown and the Greenbelt walking path in Boise, Idaho. She’s dreaming of a big space for chickens and composting, but he’s set on keeping their costs as low as possible.
Click here to watch our feature in HGTV episode.
YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs are back for the 45th year!
All courses are flat and fast for this fun full, half, 10K & 5K run on the Boise Greenbelt. Here are some Fast Facts about the Famous Idaho Potato that might answer race day questions.
Click here for a link to YMCA website