Home Services Our City Business Government How Do I? Home Community Things To Do Potato Days Potato Days Held Annually Every August Barnesville has always been known as one of the best potato producing areas in the country and is proud to celebrate the potato heritage with two days of “spud”tacular excitement. A perfect weekend getaway, the entire family will enjoy bushels of activities from sunrise to sunset. The festival, originally dating back to the late 30’s, combines some of the more traditional fare with a new millennium twist. There’s something for everyone, from the nostalgic Potato Picking and Peeling Contests to the updated Miss Tator Tot Pageant and the specialized art of Mashed Potato Sculpturing. Besides a wild assortment of potato-theme contests, games and displays on the slate, the Potato Days Festival also boasts an “a-pealing” menu of potato favorites. The Norwegian influence is evident in the “spud”riffic smorgasbord which includes lefse, potato dumplings, potato sausage, baked potatoes, and potato pancakes. In addition, participants are invited to display their culinary talents as part of the National Lefse Cookoff and Potato Cookoff Competition. Rated as one of the best festivals in the country by US News and World Reports, the Barnesville Potato Days Festival truly captures small town American at its finest! What particularly stands out in the eyes of visitors from across the country is the festival’s allegiance to its name sake…potatoes. Virtually everything you could possibly do to a potato is done over the two days…pick it, peel it, fry it, race it, bake it; but most of all enjoy it! One visit and we’re sure that you’ll agree, “It’s a smashing good time!” For more information, check out their website http://www.potatodays.com Our City About Us Calendar Resident Resources Things to Do Clay County Fair Willow Creek Golf Course Parks Neighborhood Parks Disc Golf Ice Skating/Dog Park Wagner Park Campground Youth/Adult Activities Kava Family Splash Pad Walking & Bike Routes Barnesville Community Garden Blue Eagle Lake Barnesville Public Library Potato Days City Newsletter News and Announcements Moving Here Bill Pay Get Involved Move to Barnesville Services Permits Business Directory Recent Posts CITY OFFICES CLOSED NOVEMBER 25-26 CITY OFFICES TO BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 WILLOW CREEK GOLF COURSE TO CLOSE ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 BRENDA ANDREWS NAMED NEW CITY ADMINISTRATOR! 102 Front Street N. PO Box 550 Barnesville, MN 56514 (218) 354-2292 - (800) 354-2292 Services Our City Business Government How Do I? Site Map Subscribe Now! Don't miss out. Receive important city updates in your email inbox! Subscribe Now ©Copyright 2021 | City of Barnesville