“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
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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

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”.