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2026 NC POTATO FESTIVAL
FRIDAY • MAY 15, 5pm - 11pm
SATURDAY • MAY 16, 10am - 11pm
SUNDAY • MAY 17, 10am - 6pm
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2026 North Carolina Potato Festival
Three Day Schedule
Friday - 5 pm to 11 pm • Saturday - 10 am to 11 pm • Sunday - 10 am to 6 pm
FRIDAY - MAY 15, 2026
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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5:30 pm
OPENING CEREMONY & KICK-OFF PARTY
Main Stage - Mariners' Wharf Park
*Ask about a sponsorship and
get tickets to the Kick-Off Party VIP Area.
Opening Ceremony Sponsored by: Sentara & SKY4
VIP Party Sponsored by Elizabeth City State University
5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
BEER/WINE 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.
Sponsored by OBX Beverage​​
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5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
MAIN STAGE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Mariners' Wharf Park
Main Stage Sponsored by: Pasquotank Co. & Visit Elizabeth City
Friday Night Main Stage Sponsored by: Brightspeed
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FEATURED EVENTS
"BIG SPUD" THE BIG IDAHO POTATO TRUCK
WILD BEAL'S SPEEDWAY PIG RACING (Sponsored by: Undercutter Tree Service)
Ehringhaus Street
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Water Street, Ehringhaus Street, and Waterfront Park
Sponsored by: Water Street Real Estate,
Caplan Law, Southern Trust Mortgage
STREET FAIR VENDORS
Ehringhaus Street, Main Street, Water Street​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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SATURDAY - MAY 16, 2026
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
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8:00 am ​
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5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
Charles Creek Park​
719 Riverside Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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10:00 am ​
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FREE FRENCH FRIES (while they last)
Corner Fearing Street & Water Street
Sponsored by: TowneBank
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The Green at Mariners' Wharf Park
Sponsored by: Dairy Queen
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NATIONAL POTATO PEELING CONTEST
Corner of Main Street & Water Street
Sponsored by:
Southern Bank & Piedmont Natural Gas
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm
East End of Main Street (700 & 800 Blocks)
Sponsored by: Hall Auto -- A Mile One Company
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10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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ARMY & USCG DISPLAYS
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FEATURED EVENTS
"BIG SPUD" THE BIG IDAHO POTATO TRUCK
WILD BEAL'S SPEEDWAY PIG RACING
Sponsored byUndercutter Tree Service
Ehringhaus Street
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Water Street, Ehringhaus Street, and Waterfront Park
Sponsored by: Water Street Real Estate,
Caplan Law, Southern Trust Mortgage
STREET FAIR VENDORS
Ehringhaus Street, Main Street, Water Street​​​​​​​​​​​
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12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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BEER GARDEN
Mariners' Wharf Park
ID Required for ALL...No one under the age of 21 permitted.
For adults wanting alcoholic beverages, no ID, no service.
Sponsored by: OBX Beverage
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MAIN STAGE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Mariners' Wharf Park​
Main Stage Sponsored by: Pasquotank Co. & Visit Elizabeth City
Saturday Night Main Stage Sponsored by: US Army
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Mariners' Wharf Park
(ID Required for ALL • NO ID NO SERVICE)
Sponsored by: Hoppin' Johnz New South Cuisine
and Heritage Care
Tournament Directed by: River City Cornhole/ River City Baggers
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​5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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SATURDAY NIGHT STREET DANCE
Main Stage at Mariners' Wharf Park
Bring a blanket or a chair and your dancin' shoes!​​​​​​​​​​​​
Main Stage Sponsored by: Pasquotank Co. & Visit Elizabeth City
Saturday Night Main Stage Sponsored by: US Army
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Sunday - May 17, 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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10:00 am - 11:30 am
CHURCH ON THE GREEN
with Fountain of Life Church
Mariners' Wharf Park
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm
East End of Main Street (700 & 800 Blocks)
Sponsored by: Electricities
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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ARMY & USCG DISPLAYS
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FEATURED EVENTS
"BIG SPUD" THE BIG IDAHO POTATO TRUCK
WILD BEAL'S SPEEDWAY PIG RACING
Ehringhaus Street
Sponsored byUndercutter Tree Service
​
Water Street, Ehringhaus Street, and Waterfront Park
Sponsored by: Water Street Real Estate,
Caplan Law, Southern Trust Mortgage
​
STREET FAIR VENDORS
Ehringhaus Street, Main Street, Water Street
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
MAIN STAGE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Mariners' Wharf Park
Main Stage Sponsored by: Pasquotank Co. & Visit Elizabeth City
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​12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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BEER GARDEN
Mariners' Wharf Park
ID Required for ALL...No one under the age of 21 permitted.
For adults wanting alcoholic beverages, no ID, no service.
Sponsored by: OBX Beverage​​​​​
​
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
​
Mariners' Wharf Park
(ID Required for ALL • NO ID NO SERVICE)
Sponsored by: Hoppin' Johnz New South Cuisine
and Heritage Care
Tournament Directed by: River City Cornhole/ River City Baggers
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6:00 pm
FESTIVAL CLOSES
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