# Event Details - **Event Name**: TATERFEST - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: 🥔 SAVE THE DATE: TATERFEST 3 / September 26, 2026 The rumors are true—the spudz are officially comin' back to town! We’re peeling back the curtain to announce that TATERFEST is returning to Mount Jackson on Saturday, September 26, 2026. If you thought last year was a "mash" hit, just wait until you see what we’re digging up for TATERFEST 3 in 2026. We’re bringing back all your starchy favorites and a few new surprises that’ll have you saying, "Hot Potato—it's Tater Time!" WHY DO FOLKS LOVE TATERFEST? Since our very first harvest, TaterFest has become a beloved a new community tradition for more than 3,000 potato-lovin' folks. Why? Because everyone loves carbs and a good dose of quirky fun! It’s a day where small-town creativity and camaraderie take center stage. From the shared laughs at the starting line of the "Couch Potato" race to the local artisans showcasing their talents, it’s a true celebration of what makes Mount Jackson such a "peeling" place to live and visit. THE DIRTY DETAILS WHEN: Saturday, September 26, 2026 MAIN EVENT: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM WHERE: Lions Park, Mount Jackson ADMISSION: Heaping helpings of FREE family fun! WHAT’S COOKIN’? We are still whipping up the full schedule of events, but you can bet your bottom potato that the day will be packed with favorites like: The Spud-tacular Classics: The Couch Potato 1-Miler (no shame in embracing your inner sloth!), the Tater Catapult Launch, and the high-stakes Cowpie Bingo! The Tasty Tussles: Get ready for the French Fry Eating Contest and the creamy concoctions of Granny’s Tater Salad Contest. Pageantry & Pride: Who will be crowned this year's Lil Miss Sweet Potato or Mr. Spud Muffin? Ag & Arts: Explore the Antique Tractor Show, our Agricultural Education Exhibits, and the Mashed Potato Sculpting Contest. The Full Spread: Live music on the main stage, a bustling Farmer’s Market, the Tater-Tot Kids Zone, and a refreshing Beer & Wine Garden for the 21+ crowd. JOIN THE SPUD-SQUAD! We’re looking for VOLUNTEERS, PARTNERS, and SPONSORS to help make 2026 our biggest harvest yet. Whether you want to help with the Kids Zone or support the race, we need you! Email us at info@mountjackson.com to join the squad. We’re still cooking up some exciting new additions so keep your eyes peeled for more announcements and the full schedule release at www.mountjackson.com. Later Taters! ;-) #TATERFEST #MountJackson #MeetMeInMountJackson #SpudtacularFun #PotatoPower #AgriCulture #LaterTaters #SaveTheDate - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mount-jackson/taterfest/200029897336337 - **Event Categories**: Contests, Sports, Music, Kids, Art, Entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029897336337?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=mount+jackson-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Mount Jackson - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 326 Wunder St, Mt Jackson, VA 22842-9303, United States - **lat**: 38.75031 - **long**: -78.64562 - **full address**: 326 Wunder St, Mt Jackson, VA 22842-9303, United States, 326 Wunder St, Mt Jackson, VA 22842, United States, Mount Jackson ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Town of Mount Jackson (https://allevents.in/org/town-of-mount-jackson/22969565) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fc92e2515318b58d89375d308edf4495c59bf764f46a6752ebc9f28873b28ef9-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcf0f0ee-gmir?v=1775365357 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/42d925287c09f1310fc0e575f07a9c8956ca11e256805d78a54abeced2e10b5e-rimg-w300-h300-dcf0f0ee-gmir?v=1775365357 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 326 Wunder St, Mt Jackson, VA 22842-9303, United States, 326 Wunder St, Mt Jackson, VA 22842, United States, Mount Jackson - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Town of Mount Jackson - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Contests, Sports, Music, Kids, Art, Entertainment - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about TATERFEST ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "TATERFEST", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fc92e2515318b58d89375d308edf4495c59bf764f46a6752ebc9f28873b28ef9-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcf0f0ee-gmir?v=1775365357", "startDate": "2026-09-26T11:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-09-26T18:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/mount-jackson/taterfest/200029897336337", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "326 Wunder St, Mt Jackson, VA 22842-9303, United States", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "326 Wunder St, Mt Jackson, VA 22842, United States", "addressLocality": "Mount Jackson", "addressRegion": "VA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "38.75031", "longitude": "-78.64562" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "🥔 SAVE THE DATE: TATERFEST 3 / September 26, 2026 \n\nThe rumors are true—the spudz are officially comin' back to town! We’re peeling back the curtain to announce that TATERFEST is returning to Mount Jackson on Saturday, September 26, 2026.\n\nIf you thought last year was a \"mash\" hit, just wait until y", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Town of Mount Jackson", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/town-of-mount-jackson/22969565" } ] } ] ```