Idaho Potato Contest 2025 Dates. A uniquely idaho tradition welcoming the new year with the lowering of a giant. The idaho® potato lovers display contest entry form is not available currently.

Boise, idaho — the iconic idaho potato drop dazzled idahoans on new year’s eve, dropping a giant spud in a flurry of fireworks for the start of the new year. We’re using our facebook page for contests now so check there to see what fun things we might have going on!