The Big Idaho Potato Truck Celebrates 10 Years Traveling America’s Highways and Byways

February 28, 2022 Idaho Potato Commission

Ten years ago the Big Idaho Potato Truck hit the road for a year-long tour to celebrate the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) 75th anniversary. Fast forward a decade and three giant taters later to a national phenomenon that folks still clamor to photograph and share on social media. The Big Idaho Potato Truck was the inspiration for the New Year’s Eve Potato Drop and Big Idaho Potato Hotel, which have both been recognized by media around the globe.  

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Hosts Nationally Televised Mash Up Between the University of Wyoming and Kent State University

January 6, 2022 Idaho Potato Commission

Idaho potatoes have been the naming sponsor of America’s most exciting cold weather bowl game, the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (FIPB), for 10 years, and 2021 didn’t disappoint the fans in the stands and the two million folks who watched the high-scoring game live on ESPN. 

Key West Resort Will Welcome Lucky Sweepstakes Winner for 2022 Idaho Potato Lovers Display Contest

December 21, 2021 The Idaho Potato Commission

It’s always summer in sun-drenched Key West, Florida, where a seven-day resort getaway for two awaits the winner of the Idaho Potato Commission’s 2022 Idaho® Potato Lovers Display Contest sweepstakes.

Feeling Lucky this Holiday Season? Enter in the Ida-Ho-Ho-Ho Potato Scratch-Stakes

December 7, 2021 Idaho Potato Commission

‘Tis the season to win…especially Idaho® potato swag! The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is giving away over $30,000 in cash and prizes in its first ever Ida-Ho-Ho-Ho Scratch-Stakes. Simply scratch your electronic game piece to find out if you’re an instant winner. If you’re not, you’ll be entered to win the grand prize, $1,000.

Jamey Higham Named New Idaho Potato Commission President and CEO

October 18, 2021 Idaho Potato Commission

Produce industry veteran Jamey Higham will become the next president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission, effective in early 2022.