Tater Day

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Mar

Tater Day is a fun celebration held in Benton, Kentucky, on March 31st each year. It's a special day where people come together to celebrate sweet potatoes, often called "taters." On this day, families enjoy parades, eat yummy sweet potato dishes, and participate in games and contests. There are also carnival rides, music, and crafts to enjoy. This event has been happening for over 170 years, making it one of the oldest festivals in the area. It's a time for people to have fun, spend time with friends and family, and enjoy the tasty treats made from taters!

How to celebrate Tater Day?

On Tater Day, you can have a fun day celebrating potatoes! You can start by making yummy potato snacks like fries, mashed potatoes, or baked potatoes with your family. Invite friends over for games and competitions like potato sack races or a potato peeling contest. You could also do arts and crafts, like painting or decorating real or paper potatoes. Dress up as a silly potato character, or create a potato costume. End the day by watching a potato-themed movie or reading a potato adventure story. Remember to take lots of pictures to remember the day full of potato fun!

Where Tater Day is celebrated?

  • - United States
  • - Kentucky