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2024 North Carolina Potato Festival Schedule
Friday - 5 pm to 11 pm • Saturday - 10 am to 11 pm • Sunday - 10 am to 6 pm
Friday, May 17th
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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5:30 pm
Opening Ceremony & Kick-Off Party
Main Stage located at Mariners' Wharf Park
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Main Stage Live Entertainment
located at Mariners' Wharf Park
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Beer Garden Opens
Mariners' Wharf Park
ID Required for ALL...No one under the age of 21 permitted.
For adults wanting alcoholic beverages, no ID, no service.
*Ask about a sponsorship and get tickets to the Kick-Off Party VIP section
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Street Fair
Water Street from Ehringhaus Street to Colonial Avenue
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5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Spudtacular Ride Midway
Water Street, Ehringhaus Street, and Waterfront Park
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Saturday, May 18th
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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5K USCG Run/ 1 Mile Walk
Starting Point - Charles Creek Park
7:00 am Registration / 8:00 am Run Begins
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Main Stage
at Mariners' Wharf Park
10:00 am - 10:30 pm
10:00 am - 12:00 Noon -- Events, contests, and activities
12:00 Noon - 10:30 pm -- Live Entertainment
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Auto & Bike Show
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
East End of Main Street (700 & 800 Blocks)
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Street Fair
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Water Street from Ehringhaus Street to Colonial Avenue
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Spudtacular Ride Midway
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Water Street, Ehringhaus Street, and Waterfront Park
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Army, USCG Displays, and New & Antique Tractor Display
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
McMorrine & Ehringhaus Street
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Little Miss Tater Tot Contest
10:00 am
The Green at Mariners' Wharf Park
Sponsored by:
Doug Williams/Rick Gilbert Heating, Plumbing, and Air Conditioning
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National Potato Peeling Contest
10:00 am
Corner of Main & Water Streets
Sponsored by: Southern Bank, Elizabeth City
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FREE French Fries
10:00 am* (*while they last)
Corner Fearing & Water Streets
Sponsored by: TowneBank
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Beer Garden
12:00 Noon - 11:00 pm
Mariners' Wharf Park
ID Required for ALL...No one under the age of 21 permitted.
For adults wanting alcoholic beverages, no ID, no service.
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Cornhole Tournament
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
at 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
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Live Music and Saturday Night Street Dance
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Main Stage at Mariners' Wharf Park
Bring a chair
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Sunday, May 19th
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Main Stage
at Mariners' Wharf Park
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Church on the Green • Fountain of Life
11:00 am - 6:00 pm -- Live Entertainment
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Street Fair
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Water Street from Ehringhaus Street to Colonial Avenue
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Spudtacular Ride Midway
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Water Street, Ehringhaus Street, and Waterfront Park
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Cornhole Tournament
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ID Required for ALL...No one under the age of 21 permitted.
For adults wanting alcoholic beverages, no ID, no service.
Sponsored by: The Mills Downtown Bistro & Hoppin' Johnz New South Cuisine
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Beer Garden
12:00 Noon - 6:00 pm
Mariners' Wharf Park
ID Required for ALL...No one under the age of 21 permitted.
For adults wanting alcoholic beverages, no ID, no service.
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6:00 pm - Festival Closes
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