TaterFest's Couch Potato 5K
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Couch Potato 1-Miler at TaterFest
TaterFest is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Lions Park in Mount Jackson. The festival is presented as a community event with family-focused programming and free admission. Organizers report that the event has drawn more than 3,000 attendees in past years.
The program lists a range of activities across the day, including a race called the Couch Potato 1-Miler, the Tater Catapult Launch, Cowpie Bingo, a French Fry Eating Contest, and Granny’s Tater Salad Contest. Pageantry events such as Lil Miss Sweet Potato and Mr. Spud Muffin are included alongside agricultural and craft exhibits like an Antique Tractor Show, Agricultural Education Exhibits, and a Mashed Potato Sculpting Contest.
Additional features described for the festival are live music on the main stage, a Farmer’s Market, a Tater-Tot Kids Zone, and a Beer and Wine Garden for attendees 21 and older. Vendor and sponsorship materials are listed as available, and volunteer and partnership opportunities are mentioned as part of the event planning. The festival is positioned as a local celebration combining food-focused contests, community arts and agriculture displays, and family activities in a park setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
