Potato Bowl Visit the Official Potato Bowl website at: www.potatobowl.org - (opens in new window)
The Potato Bowl USA is a weeklong festival teaming the University of North Dakota and the Red River Valley potato growing industry.
Created in 1965, the Potato Bowl is a week long series of events celebrating the thriving Red River Valley potato growing industry. It culminates with a highly anticipated football game between UND and one it's rivals at the Alerus Center.
World's Largest Fry Feed:
The annual French Fry Feed in University Park, sponsored by Simplot, will be held on the Thursday from 5pm to dusk.
The evening features:
- World's largest french fry feed
- hot dog/soda stands
- large, inflatable games
- United Way children's activity tent
- live music
- potato picking contest - sponsored by RDO (for children; Registration from 5:00pm to 5:45pm; races starts with youngest to oldest)
- fireworks display - sponsored by Rydell (at Memorial Stadium; tune into Breeze 104.3 FM for choreographed fireworks music)
In 2006 the record of french fries served was broken. 4,680 pounds were served at the 2006 French Fry Feed. It was estimated that around 10,000 people were served. About 113 gallons of ketchup were used as well.
United Way sponsors the Family Fun Tent, and with the help of member agencies, board members and other volunteers, they provide free activities and games for kids at University Park, AND extra help serving the fries for Simplot's French Fry Feed!
The French Fry Feed will be followed by the Rydell Fireworks Display and Pep Rally at Memorial Stadium. This will begin approximately at 8:30pm. The UND Football team, coaching staff, UND cheer team, and Pride of the North marching band will be on hand to help celebrate Potato Bowl week. Everyone is invited to attend and watch the fireworks.
Jaycees Potato Bowl Parade
Held on the Saturday in downtown Grand Forks, this event has been a great attraction for the thousands that attend. Floats decorated by many different community groups travel through the beautiful areas of downtown East Grand Forks and Grand Forks led by marching bands filling the air.
If you would like more information on Potato Bowl USA or any of its affiliates, please contact Duane Maatz, Chairman of Potato Bowl USA at dmaatz@nppga.org .
