The Pocatello Potato Festival is a free, family-friendly celebration of Idaho’s favorite crop, bringing the community together for food, music, games, and hands-on activities.

Hosted at Museum of Clean and presented by Simplot, Saturday, ( August 22nd – 4:00 – 9:00 PM) the event features live entertainment, a beer garden, a Potato Derby, and of course, free French fries.

Designed to be both fun and educational, the festival supports local families and sparks curiosity through creative, potato-themed experiences.