Shelley is one small town in Idaho that many people tend to drive right on by. However, during the third weekend of September each year, people come from all over to celebrate one thing — potatoes! Each year, Shelley hosts the annual Spud Day Festival, a delicious and wonderful festival to celebrate the one thing that Idaho is most known for. Held for more than 90 years, this potato festival in Idaho is a tradition that is truly just as delicious and wonderful as it sounds.

You can learn more on the Idaho Spud Day Festival website. And during your visit to the town of Shelley, make sure you stop into Mick’s Home Cooking for a slice of pie! This is my favorite place for a slice of pie in southeastern Idaho.

Have you ever attended this Idaho festival? What are some of your favorite small-town festivals throughout the Gem State? Let us know in the comments. And, if you are traveling to attend Spud Day in Shelley, book a stay in a charming vacation rental for a truly wonderful experience.

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