French Fry Feed and Fireworks Display

 

 

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The annual French Fry Feed in University Park, sponsored by Simplot, will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008 from 5pm to dusk.

 

The evening features:

  • World's largest french fry feed
  • hot dog/soda stands
  • large, inflatable games
  • United Way children's activity tent
  • live music
  • Meet the Sioux athletes
  • fireworks display - sponsored by Rydell (at Memorial Stadium; tune into Lite Rock 104.3 KZLT FM for choregraphed fireworks music)

For a layout of University Park with all the French Fry Feed activities, please click here.

 

In 2007 the record was not broken. In 2006 the record of french fries served was broken and 4,680 fries were served. The previous record of 4,518 pounds was set in 2005 at the French Fry Feed. It was estimated that around 10,000 people were served. About 113 gallons of ketchup were used as well.

 

United Way sponsors the Family Fun Tent, and with the help of member agencies, board members and other volunteers, they provide free activities and games for kids at University Park, AND extra help serving the fries for Simplot's French Fry Feed!


For more information on the United Way campaign, visit:

http://www.unitedwaygfegf.com/Campaign/Campaign%20Kick-Off/campaign_kick-off.htm


The French Fry Feed will be followed by the Rydell Fireworks Display and Pep Rally at Memorial Stadium. This will begin approximately at 8:30pm. The UND Football team, coaching staff, UND cheer team, and Pride of the North marching band will be on hand to help celebrate Potato Bowl week. Everyone is invited to attend and watch the fireworks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

The Potato Bowl USA is a weeklong festival teaming the University of North Dakota and the Red River Valley potato growing industry.

It was created in 1965.