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AUG. 27–28 BARNESVILLE POTATO DAYS FESTIVAL Barnesville, Minn. Well-known for its production, Barnesville draws on its potato heritage for two days of fun. The main-stay of the festival is the potato peeling and picking contests, but fun continues with events such as the mashed potato wres- tling competition, strong man contest, sculpt- ing contest, street fair, quilt contest and more. Contact: (800) 525-4901 or www.pota- todays.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPT. 1–3 82ND ANNUAL IGSA CONVENTION Sun Valley, Idaho Contact: Travis Blacker, tblacker@idahoshippers.org
SEPT. 13–18 POTATO BOWL USA WEEK Grand Forks-East Grand Forks, N.D. Contact: www.nppga.org
OCT. 15–18 PMA FRESH SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND EXPOSITION Orlando, Fla.
AUG. 23 POTATO GROWER MAGAZINE
More than 18,500 participants through- out the global fresh produce and floral supply chains come together as a commu- nity to learn, network, build relationships and do business. Contact: www.pma. com
GOLF TOURNAMENT Idaho Falls, Idaho If you are in the potato industry and have never played in this incredibly fun tournament, this special anniversary year should be on your schedule. Your $60
G Dec. 5–7
Irrigation Show 2010 Phoenix Convention Center Phoenix, Ariz.
Contact: Denise (703) 536-7080 www.irrigationshow.org
***2011***
green fee gets you a shared cart, gifts for participating, lunch, the chance to win Pro Shop certificates on every hole and a chance to putt for $1,000 in cash. Call today as the tournament is limited to the first 144 players to sign up. Contact (208) 542-2213 to register or sponsor.
2011
JAN. 5–7 POTATO EXPO 2011 The Rio All-Suite Hotel Las Vegas, Nev. Contact: Hollee Alexander at hollee@nationalpotatocouncil.org
JAN. 7–8 NPC 2011 ANNUAL MEETING The Rio All-Suite Hotel Las Vegas, Nev. Contact: Hollee Alexander at hollee@nationalpotatocouncil.org
JAN. 26–27 MANITOBA POTATO PRODUCTION DAYS Keystone Centre
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
MARCH 11–12 USPB ANNUAL MEETING The Broadmoor Hotel Colorado Springs, Colo. Contact: Robin Vest at rvest@uspotatoes.com
AUG. 14–18 PAA 95TH ANNUAL MEETING Wilmington, N.C.
Contact: umpotato@maine.edu 8 Potato Grower | JULY 2010
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