2023 North Carolina National Potato Peeling Contest

Entry Deadline: May 19, 2023
2023 North Carolina National Potato Peeling Contest
Contact Information
Venue / Location

Corner of Main Street & Water Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

General Information

Festival – May 19-21, 2023

Event Timeline
Friday, May 19, 2023
5:00 pm – Festival Opens
5:30 pm — Opening Ceremony Main Stage at Mariners’ Wharf Park
6:00 pm — VIP Party Green at Mariners’ Wharf Park (by invitation only)
6:00 pm — Beer/Wine Garden Opens Green at Mariners’ Wharf Park​
6:00 pm — Main Stage Performances Begin

Saturday, May 20, 2023
10:00 am – Festival Opens
10:00 am – 11:00 pm — Main Stage Performances Mariners’ Wharf Park​
10:00 am – Little Miss Tater Tot Contest Green at Mariners’ Wharf Park​
10:00 am – 4:00 pm 11th Annual Auto and Bike Show Main Street (500 & 600 Blocks)​
11:30 am — Coloring Contest Announcement and Awards Main Stage at Mariners’ Wharf Park​
10:00 am – National Potato Peeling Contest Intersection of Main & Water Streets
10:00 am – 4:00 pm – USCG Cutter Tours (TBD) Waterfront Park
10:00 am – 3:00 pm* — Free French Fries Intersection of Fearing & Water Streets *while they last
12:00 noon – Cornhole Tournament Practice 1:00 pm – Cornhole Tournament Begins Green at Mariners’ Wharf Park All registered players report at 12:45
6:30 pm – 11:00 pm — Festival Street Dance Main Stage at Mariners’ Wharf Park

Sunday, May 21, 2023
10:00 am – Festival Opens
12:00 am – 6:00 pm — Main Stage Performances Mariners’ Wharf Stage
10:00 am – 3:00 pm – USCG Cutter Tours (TBD) Waterfront Park
12:00 pm – Cornhole Tournament Practice 1:00 pm – Cornhole Tournament Begins Green at Mariners’ Wharf Park All registered players report at 12:45

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee (4 Person Team) – $25.00

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Win $250.00 for the non-profit of your choice.

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