88th Annual Klamath Basin Potato Festival

Grand Marshal: The Liskey Farm and Liskey Family

This festival begins with the crowning of a queen on October 11th, and the parade starts on Saturday, the 18th, at 11:00 a.m. down Front Street in Merrill; you must arrive early to secure a good spot. Then, join them for a BBQ by the Lions featuring …a baked potato. Do not worry; there is always plenty to go around. Typically, they serve about a thousand hungry folks. There’s plenty to do and see, so make a day of it – join them on October 18^th. There will be music, fun, raffles, food, and all the ingredients for a pleasant family day.

Find all the details for the Potato Festival HERE! 

2025 Klamath Basin Potato Festival Schedule

Monday, September 8^th

6:00 pm Kick-Off Dinner

Saturday, October 11^th

4:00 pm Queen Coronation & Talent Show Dinner

Thursday, October 16^th

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Indoor and Outdoor Vendors accepted

5:30 PM Volcanic Winery Hosts the Queen Court Grape Stomping Contest

Location – TBA and Limited ticket sales for the Wine Pairing Event with the contest!

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Exhibits accepted

Friday, October 17^th

8:00 am to 12:00 pm Exhibits accepted

8:00 am to 12:00 pm Vendors accepted

1:00 to 5:00 pm Exhibit and Vendor Booths are open to the General Public

Saturday, October 18^th

8:00 am Tater Trot Registration and Sign Up in Merrill at Front Street &

Main next to the Old Barn

9:00 am Tater Trot

Tater Trot 2025

9:00 am to 3:30 pm Free Merrill Health Fair at the Merrill Civic Center

9:00 am to 3:30 pm Exhibits and Vendors Open to the General Public

9:30 am to 10:30 am Parade Registration/Sign Up/Set Up Merrill Presbyterian Church

TBA Pop Warner Football Games

11:00 am to 12:00 pm Klamath Basin Potato Festival Parade

12:00 pm to 3:30 pm Free Lunch Hosted by the Merrill Lions Club and Basin Fertilizer & Chemical, Co

Note: available until food runs out.

12:00 pm to 3:30 pm Music and Beer Garden at Merrill Civic Center Football Field

1:00 pm Peel a Bucket of Potatoes at Merrill Civic Center Football Field

3:00 pm Klamath Basin Potato Festival Raffle Drawing