Welcome The New Year By Dropping A 17-Foot Potato From The Sky At The Idaho Potato Drop

You don’t have to travel to New York City to welcome the new year in an unforgettable way. Rather, head to Boise on New Year’s Eve for the annual Idaho Potato Drop. This New Year’s Eve event is unlike any other in the entire country, and there is no better way to bring in a new year than at this one-of-a-kind event in Idaho. You’ll welcome in the new year with potatoes, music, friends, and so much more. It’s one night that you won’t forget.

The Annual Idaho Potato Drop first started in 2013. Over the years, it has grown, and thousands participate in this New Year’s Eve celebration in Idaho each year.

So, what makes this event unique and so one-of-a-kind? Well, at midnight, a 17-foot-long potato is dropped in downtown Boise in front of the State Capitol Building. This potato is lit up and is quite the sight to see.

However, before the countdown and the giant potato is dropped, the night will be packed with festivities.

The area will be filled with music from various musicians. You will enjoy one live show after another.

There are vendors you can shop at throughout the night. Come with a hefty appetite as there will be many food trucks parked at the event.

While this New Year celebration is free to attend, if you want the best seat in the house, you can purchase tickets to the VIP Room. Here, you will enjoy 360-degree views of the event, a complimentary drink, hors d’oeuvres, and more.

After the potato drops, you won’t want to rush out. Stick around for the large firework show that will light up the sky over Boise.

There’s no doubt that you’ll start your new year off right at the Idaho Potato Drop in Boise. Check out the video below to get a glimpse of this annual event and all that it has to offer.

For more information about this New Year’s Eve event in Idaho, click here. You can also follow this event on Facebook.

Have you ever attended the Idaho Potato Drop? If so, we’d love to hear about your experience in the comments!

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