North Carolina Potato Festival

Schedule Of Events

5K USCG Run/ 1 Mile Walk
7:00 Am Registration / 8:00 Am Run Begins - Starting Point - Charles Creek Park

Main Stage
10:00 Am - 10:30 Pm
10:00 Am - 12:00 Noon -- Events, Contests, And Activities
12:00 Noon - 10:30 Pm -- Live Entertainment
Location :Mariners' Wharf Park

10:00 Am - 4:00 Pm - Auto & Bike Show
Location : East End Of Main Street (700 & 800 Blocks)

10:00 Am - 11:00 Pm - Street Fair
Location : Water Street From Ehringhaus Street To Colonial Avenue

10:00 Am - 11:00 Pm - Spudtacular Ride Midway
Location : Water Street, Ehringhaus Street, And Waterfront Park

10:00 Am - 4:00 Pm - Army, USCG Displays, And New & Antique Tractor Display
Location : Mcmorrine & Ehringhaus Street

10:00 Am - Little Miss Tater Tot Contest
Location : The Green At Mariners' Wharf Park
Sponsored By : Doug Williams/Rick Gilbert Heating, Plumbing, And Air Conditioning

10:00 Am - National Potato Peeling Contest
Location : Corner Of Main & Water Streets
Sponsored By: Southern Bank, Elizabeth City

10:00 Am* (*While They Last) - Free French Fries
Corner Fearing & Water Streets
Sponsored By: Townebank

12:00 Noon - 11:00 Pm - Beer Garden
Location : Mariners' Wharf Park
ID Required For ALL...No One Under The Age Of 21 Permitted.
For Adults Wanting Alcoholic Beverages, No ID, No Service.

1:00 Pm - 5:00 Pm - Cornhole Tournament
Location :  Mariners' Wharf Park (New Location)
(ID Required For ALL...For Adults Wanting Alcoholic Beverages, No ID, No Service)
Sponsored By: The Mills Downtown Bistro & Hoppin Johnz New South Cuisine

5:00 Pm - 11:00 Pm - Live Music And Saturday Night Street Dance
Location : Main Stage At Mariners' Wharf Park
Bring A Chair