The Mantua Potato Festival is a non-profit organization.  The festival was originally founded in 1938 but was then discontinued during World War II.  However, the Potato Festival was then re-established in 1973.  For over 49 years, members of the community have come together to bring the village this fun-filled event for all ages.

Entertainment
Live Music
Parade
50/50 Drawing
Potato Wrestling
Various Tournaments and Competitive Games

Family Friendly
Eating Contests
Potato Decorating Contest
Coloring Contests
Potato Festival Queen's Contest

Food and Beverages
Great food
Pierogi's, Pizza, Nacho's, Sandwiches, Fried Food & More
Freshly made beverages
Lemonade, Soda, Water & More
Beer Tent
Beer mug w/ beer: $9.00
Mug refills: $6.00
Seltzers: $5.00

Schedule

September 8, 2023

6 pm - Festival Opening Ceremony
6 pm - Crowning of the Royal Court
6:30 pm - Crooked River Make & Take Succulent Pumpkins
7 pm - Potato Chip Eating Contest
11 pm - Grounds close

September 9, 2023

Potato Stomp
Starting Times: 1 mile: 8:30 am, 4 mile and 9 mile: 9:00 am
11 am - Registration opens for the Cornhole Tournament - click here to pre-register
12 pm - Festival Grounds Open
1 pm - Mashed Potato Wrestling
3 pm - Tater Tot Eating Contest
4 pm - Mashed Potato Eating Contest
11 pm - Grounds Close

September 10, 2023

1 pm - Festival Grounds Open
1 pm - Annual Potato Festival Parade
2 pm - Raffle Winners Announced
3 pm - French Fry Eating Contest
6 pm - Grounds Close

Date:
September 8-10, 2023

Hours
Friday September 8th : 6pm - 11pm
Saturday September 9th : noon - 11pm
Sunday September 10th : 1pm - 6pm

Location:
Buchert Memorial Park, 4810 East High Street
Mantua, OH 44255

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