National Potato Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Events

National Potato Day is on August 19, so if you enjoy potatoes, read on! Never celebrated this delectable treat? The good news is that we have the data and links that will transform you from couch potato to party animal.

Potatoes have been a popular sustenance for centuries, so it’s about time we acknowledged this adaptable and ap-peeling staple. Whether mashed, crushed, chipped, or covered in cheese, potatoes can be consumed with nearly every meal — or as a meal — making these starchy vegetables a tasty and simple way to obtain iron, potassium, and vitamin c. The references are already baked in! Now fry and prevent us from telling you everything that makes National Potato Day so…spectacular.

The background of National Potato Day

Hashbrowns or potato salad, hot or cold, no matter how you slice ’em, potatoes have been a staple in diets all over the world because they’re simple to grow, tasty, and relatively inexpensive to produce and purchase. Almost every cuisine contains potatoes, so you can embark on a culinary adventure with your potato companion. The public has spoken! Potato chips are commonly considered the tastiest snack, and we couldn’t concur more. In addition, there is no greater party food than potato chips. Simply ladle them into a bowl and let the celebration commence! You’ll never run out of methods to enjoy your favourite potatoes with your friends, as chip flavours are continually expanding. That merits several chip-chip-hoorays! Potatoes are cultivated in all fifty states! It makes sense to commemorate the crop that can feed the entire nation with a national holiday.

We truly believe that this starchy, nutrient-dense vegetable is all that and a package of chips, so grab a bag, select a recipe, and feast with friends! The Inca were the first people in the world to cultivate potatoes. The Conquistadors of Spain invade Peru. They return potatoes to Europe. At the White House, Thomas Jefferson serves french-fried potatoes. NASA and the University of Wisconsin are collaborating to make potatoes the first vegetable to be cultivated in orbit. In this iconic cameo from “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,” potatoes reach their cinematic apex.

National Potato Day Events

Know your ancestry

Did you know there are over 4000 distinct potato varieties? It is so! Choose your favourite or choose a variety because potatoes are so delicious and simple to prepare that you can’t go wrong! And being correct is a great way to celebrate anything, so try it on August 19.

Select a recipe.

There is no wrong method to prepare a potato, and the Internet (and likely your grandmother) offer a million and one different recipes for you to try. Choose a favourite, slice it up, and discover for yourself why this potato is so popular. Don’t neglect to invite guests and make it a party! This is, after all, a celebration.

Eat!

Whether creamy and buttery or crisp and salty, the final step in savouring this day is the most important: eating!And we will consume potatoes in any form, including as bread. We believe that consuming these delicious potatoes in large quantities is the best way to honour them on their special day.

NATIONAL POTATO DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	August 19	Saturday
2024	August 19	Monday
2025	August 19	Tuesday
2026	August 19	Wednesday
2027	August 19	Thursday