Have a Mashing Good Time at the Fourth Annual Potato Festival

April 18, 2012 - PRLog -- Potatoes are part of Flagler County’s roots. The spud was a local staple crop for 50 years, and remains today an important agricultural feature and iconic representation of the county’s agricultural heritage.

Thanks to the Bunnell Chamber of Commerce, the City of Bunnell and the City of Bunnell Community Redevelopment Agency, the potato will have its annual day in the sun at the Fourth Annual Potato Festival Saturday, May 19.  The festivities will take place in and around Bunnell City Hall from 10AM to 4PM.  

According to Michael Barr, chair of the Bunnell Chamber of Commerce, “The Potato Festival is a great annual event that allows us to celebrate Bunnell’s agricultural history while enjoying the city’s hometown hospitality.”

The event is guaranteed to appeal to kids of all ages, with fresh, locally grown french fries, cold beer, vendors, live music, a cooking competition for politicians and a parade.  Don’t miss the pageant to crown local “potato princesses” and “tater tots” starting at 10AM, or the mashed potato eating and sculpting contests, sack and relay races and other spud-related activities. All in all, the Potato Festival offers an inexpensive and family friendly opportunity to enjoy the day and celebrate Bunnell’s history.    

Here's the schedule of events:
10:00 a.m.      Potato Pageant (City Hall)  
11:30 a.m.      Parade
12:30 p.m.       Live entertainment by The Porchdogs
1:00 p.m.        Political Potato Cook-off (Food samples while supplies last)
1:30 p.m.       Mashed potato eating contest
2:00-4:00 p.m.    Sack and relay races
2:30 p.m.       Mashed potato sculpting contest

Vendors and contestants for the pageant will be accepted until May 11 at 5 p.m. All applications and entry forms can be picked up the Chamber or downloaded from www.flaglerchamber.org.  Proceeds from the event will help fund small business grants.

For more information, contact the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates 386.437.0106.

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The Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates is a community-based not for profit organization serving and supporting Flagler County, FL businesses since 1962. The Chamber is a principal advocate for local businesses with approximately 850 members.