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GEORGE CANYON!!
The Portage Potato Festival committee is very excited to announce our Headline act for Saturday, August 12th, George Canyon. Canadian country music legend George Canyon is continually melding his love...
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Calling All Vendors
We are now taking applications for Market and Food Vendors. Please visit our Vendors page to see our terms and conditions and fill out an application.
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Ronald McDonald is coming back!!
Ronald McDonald will once again be at the Portage la Prairie Potato Festival to dazzle and entertain kids of all ages with his magic show. Be sure to stop by and see him and all the other entertainment...
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Friday Night at the Festival – Nelson Little
Nelson Little is a true story teller, and he proudly showcases that in his songwriting. Having been surrounded by acoustic guitars and songs most of his life, it is no surprise that you’ll hear honest,...
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Opening for George Canyon – Loose Unit!!
Opening for George Canyon this year at the Potato Festival is Loose Unit. Loose Unit is a musical group based out of Portage la Prairie that formed back in 2012. They pride themselves on making live...
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PORTAGE FIRE DEPT TRUCK PULL
Make a team and join the Portage la Prairie Fire Department Truck Pull. Challenge your friends. Challenge your foes. Challenge EVERYONE!!
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We’re having a dodgeball tournament next month
Join us May 27th for a super fun day of Dodgeball. There will be beer gardens and music. Best team costume prizes! Who doesn’t love the 80’s? Plappy does. Registration deadline May 15th! Click here for...
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Aug 11, come see Hicktown
Friday night at the festival alongside Nelson Little, come down and enjoy the music of Hicktown. Hicktown was formed in January 2013 and has gained great popularity due to their talented act. Singers...
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Thank-you to Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries
The Potato Fest Committee would like to give a big thank-you to Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries for sponsoring our volunteer coordination efforts. Without their generous donation, we would not have the...
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Volunteers needed
We still need people for several areas of the Potato Festival and you can help. Take a look at the areas we need help with below and see if it’s something you might like to do. It’s easy and fun. Sign...
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Vendor Spaces Available
We still have spaces for vendors in out tent. Come out, sell your wares, enjoy the music and atmosphere. With George Canyon, we are expecting our biggest turnout ever. Click here for terms and...
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Sharpe Sisters on Saturday
Saturday afternoon we start off the musical day with the wonderful Sharpe Sisters. The Sharpe Sisters were born and raised south of Portage and have been surrounded by music their entire lives. They...
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Ferny Turnbull
Come for Ferny Turnbull, stay for George Canyon. Ferny Turnbull was formed by childhood friends Steve Campbell and Wayne Jones in Winnipeg Manitoba. Some of the bands influences include Led Zeppelin,...
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Calling All Couch Potatoes
We need you to turn your inner couch potato into a volunteering potato. We still have plenty of volunteer spots available. Come out Friday Aug.11, Saturday Aug.12, or both days if you like. Listen to...
View ArticleCome on down!!
Come on down to Republic Park this Friday and Saturday for Portages signature event The Portage Potato Festival! While walking around come on over to the vendor tent and see all the wonderful items for...
View ArticlePancake Breakfast!
We’re having a Pancake Breakfast!! Saturday, August 12 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Rotary Republic Park $5.00/person 2 pancakes, 2 sausages & coffee or orange juice All proceeds supporting ROK (Recreational...
View Article2018 Cabin Fever Reliever Social April 28th
cabin fever sign pfest 2018 Join us for our 5th Annual Cabin Fever Reliever Social April 28th at the Herman Prior center. BackRoads will be our live entertainment that evening. Tickets are now...
View ArticleFriday Night Announcement
The Potato Festival Beer Gardens is going to be the place to be in Portage on Friday, August 10, 2018. 2 bands! 2 – 2 hour sets! Back by popular demand: FERNY TURNBULL will be playing the first 2 hour...
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Portage Potatofest 2018
The Potato Festival Beer Gardens is going to be the place to be in Portage on Friday, August 10th 2018. TWO Bands! TWO – Two hour sets! Back by popular demand: FERNY TURNBULL will be playing the first...
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