Potato Bowl USA
About this event
The Potato Bowl USA is a cultural festival in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The 2026 event takes place Aug 31 – Sep 5, 2026. Grand Forks's 60th annual Potato Bowl USA, a weeklong community celebration of the Red River Valley potato industry and UND football tradition. Parades, golf scrambles, family events, and the signature Potato Bowl football game cap a beloved late-summer festival.
Annual, late August through Labor Day weekend
Location & directions
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Frequently asked questions
When is Potato Bowl USA 2026?
Potato Bowl USA takes place Aug 31 – Sep 5, 2026 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Annual, late August through Labor Day weekend
Where is Potato Bowl USA held?
Potato Bowl USA is held in Grand Forks, North Dakota, at Grand Forks, ND 58201.
What is Potato Bowl USA?
Grand Forks's 60th annual Potato Bowl USA, a weeklong community celebration of the Red River Valley potato industry and UND football tradition.
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