The vast San Luis Valley is home to plentiful sunshine, incredible mountain ranges, and a wonderful high-altitude atmosphere for growing potatoes. Every September, Monte Vista hosts its annual late summer potato harvest.
Promoting and celebrating the harvest, head to Chapman Park for day-long activities involving food, crafts, and music. Start the morning off with a 5k Spud Run and continue the fun with guided agriculture tours and a mashed potato dunk tank. This year’s San Luis Valley Potato Festival takes place on Saturday, September 12th, 2026.
Some festival highlights include:
- Freshly harvested Colorado potatoes | Music | Crafts and food vendors
- Bouncy houses | Rock climbing wall | Truck show | Kids’ games
- Narrated train tours | Guided agricultural tours | Live animals
- The Famous Mashed Potato Dunk Tank | Spud 5K Race
- Professional chef demonstrations | Motorsport Stunt Show
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Details
Address: Chapman Park, 4 Chico Camino, Monte Vista, CO 81144
Phone: 719-852-3322
E-mail: info@coloradopotato.org
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Website: coloradopotato.org/colorado-potato-news/potatofestival