This year’s Potato Festival Theme “Potatoes – A Family Tradition” illustrates how potatoes have been the lifeblood of this community since the beginning when Merrill was founded in 1890. The Theme fits great with our Grand Marshals this year, the Walker family. They have been in the basin for over 100 years. The Klamath Centennial Book discusses their arrival in 1920.

This wonderful festival provides us the opportunity to celebrate and be thankful for all we have while remembering all the people that came before us to make it possible. It has been a great year here in Merrill. Please enjoy your time at the festival and help us celebrate the end of our harvest season.

Festival Schedule:

Monday, September 11th, 2023

6:00 pm: Kick-Off Dinner at Merrill Civic Center

Saturday, October 14th, 2023

4:00 pm: Queen Coronation and Talent Show at Merrill Civic Center

Thursday, October 19th, 2023

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Indoor Exhibits accepted at Merrill Civic Center

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Outdoor & Vendor Exhibits accepted at Merrill Civic Center

Friday, October 20th, 2023

8:00 – 12:00 pm: Indoor Exhibits accepted at Merrill Civic Center

8:00 – 12:00 pm: Outdoor Vendors & Exhibits accepted at Merrill Civic Center

1:00 – 5:00 pm: Exhibits and Vendors Open to the Public at Merrill Civic Center

11:00 am To 1:00 pm: Free Bake Potato Bar – Umpqua Bank at Umpqua Bank Lawn
 
Saturday, October 21st, 2023

Pop Warner Football Games at Football Field Behind Merrill Civic Center

9:00 am – 3:30 pm: Indoor Exhibits & Vendor Booths Open to the Public at Merrill Civic Center

9:30 am – 10:30 am: Parade Entry Set-Up Area at Merrill Presbyterian Church

11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Potato Festival Parade at Front Street, Merrill

12:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Free BBQ at  East of Merrill Civic Center

1:00 pm: Peel A Bucket of Potatoes Peel a Bucket of Potatoes at Beer Garden Area

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Live Music at Beer Garden

12:30 pm: Mia & Pia’s Brewery at Near Merrill Football Field

9:00 – 2:00 pm: Flu Shots at Merrill Civic Center

3:00 pm: Potato Festival Raffle Drawing at Merrill Civic Center

Fest Date: October 20th and 21st, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Merrill, OR

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