TaterFest's Couch Potato 5K
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TaterFest in Mount Jackson
TaterFest is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Lions Park in Mount Jackson. The event is a community festival with free admission and a full day of activities focused on potato-themed contests and local exhibits.
The program includes the Couch Potato 1 Miler, a Tater Catapult Launch, Cowpie Bingo, a French Fry Eating Contest, and Granny’s Tater Salad Contest. Pageant events will feature titles such as Lil Miss Sweet Potato and Mr. Spud Muffin. Agricultural and heritage elements include an Antique Tractor Show, agricultural education exhibits, and a Mashed Potato Sculpting Contest. The event also offers live music on the main stage, a farmer’s market, a Tater-Tot Kids Zone, and a beer and wine garden restricted to attendees aged 21 and over.
Organizers describe the festival as a community tradition that has drawn more than 3,000 attendees in past years. The town is seeking volunteers, partners, and sponsors to support the 2026 edition. Additional schedule details and participant information are being prepared by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
