The State That Hosts An Annual French Fry Festival
Obviously, the state that hosts an annual French fry festival is Idaho, right? Turns out it is not! It is actually North Dakota. According to In Your State, the J.R. Simplot Company hosts the "world's largest French fry feed" annually in Grand Forks during Potato Bowl USA.
“battle between two of the largest potato-growing regions in the United States”
What to expect at Potato Bowl USA
First and foremost, there are free French fries at this festival. (How much does it cost to fly to North Dakota in September?) In order to make enough fries to feed the masses, Simplot brings in a machine that "produces fries by the ton." In the past, they have "served over 8,000 pounds of French fries" at this shindig (via In Your State). Of course, there are also free condiments. And, if freebie fries and complimentary ketchup don't work you up into a FOMO frenzy, there are plenty of other goings-on at this tater fest.
