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Potato Day

Start date: September 30, 2022 - End date: October 1, 2022

Time: 8am-5:30pm

Location: 4th Street Plaza Park, Sopris Park, Main Street, Gus Darien Rodeo Grounds

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Ongoing until Thursday, September 29

The Carbondale Annual Potato Day theme for 2022 is “Marble Mash” celebrating the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial, which was made of Yule Marble from the Crystal Valley.  In honor of the skilled sculptors of Marble, Colorado, we’re hosting an online potato sculpting contest. Winners will receive Carbondale Chamber Gift Certificates good at dozens of businesses around town.

Using a spoon for safety, carve the potato into one of four categories listed below. Take a picture of your creation and post it to the Carbondale Annual Potato Day Facebook Page or share on Instagram with #CarbondalePotatoDay with the following information:

Age:
  • Adult
  • Child (under 13)

Category:

  • The Lincoln Memorial
  • Representing the Town of Carbondale
  • Representing the Town of Marble
  • Creative Category (anything goes)
Deadline for entry is 8pm on Thursday, September 29th.  Adult and Child winners will be chosen in each category and will be contacted on Friday, September 30th to receive their prize in person at Potato Day on October 1st, or have it mailed.

Friday, September 30

7:30-10pm: Community Contra Dance at the Third Street Center (Wooden Nickel String Band and Andrea Early Cohen calling)–$10

Saturday, October 1

8-10am: Carbondale Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast (4th Street Plaza Park)–$10
9am: “Tater Trot” Ross Montessori 1-Mile Fun Run (Registration 8-8:45am, Start and Finish on 4th street)–FREE
9am: Cowboy Coffee in Sopris Park
9am: Farmers & Artisan Market opens in Sopris Park
10:30am: Potato Day Parade on Main Street (theme: Marble Mash Celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial )
11am – 1pm: Rosybelle Bus with Kids’ Crafts
11:15am: Statue Contest (prizes for winners!)
11:30am – 1pm: Live Music from Gazebo (Pam and Dan)
11:30am – 1:30pm: BBQ and Baked Potato Lunch (Nieslanik Beef and potatoes from Sustainable Settings, Highwater Farm, and the Gianinettis)–$15/adults and $10/kids 12 and under
1pm: Announcements of Parade Winners and Potato Sculpting Contest Winners
1:05pm: Old-Fashioned Traditional Potato Day Games at Carbondale Historical Society Booth
1:15 – 3pm: Live Music (Hell Roaring String Band)
2 – 5pm: Youth Gymkhana at Gus Darien Rodeo Grounds by the Sopris Gymkhana Club

Parade Application 2022 (FILLABLE)