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Tater Day

On the first Saturday of April, the streets of Benton fill with thousands of people, all who have come to the annual celebration of the sweet potato. Tater Day started in 1842 with the trading and selling of sweet potatoes. Tater Day features a parade, flea market, arts and crafts, beauty pageants, carnival rides, barbeque cook-off competition, Tater trot & run, and all the “good eats” you would expect to find at an old time country fair. For more information, email info@marshallcounty.net

The 170th Annual Tater Day is March 30th - April 1, 2013!

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Casey's Amusements at the HH Lovett Park
Vendors and food throughout Benton all day

28th Annual Tater Trot Fitness Walk & Run

  • Registration 7:45 - 8:30 am
  • 5K Race at 9:00 am
  • Run/Walk at 9:40 am
  • Location: Puckett’s Jewelry, 1012 Main Street
  • Contact: Chris Kerrick 270-527-1453
  • Race Administration: Sole Supporters, MCHS
  • Track and Field Booster Club

Benton Kiwanis Barbecue Kookoff

  • Chicken - Pork - Brisket - Ribs
  • Location: Poplar Street @ Benton Water Plant
  • Cash Prizes & Trophies (Judging on March 30)
  • Awards Ceremony - 2:30
  • Some teams will be selling Friday - Monday.
  • Contact: bentonkykiwanisclub.org
  • 270-527-1877

Demolition Derby

  • 5:00 pm at H.H. Lovett Park
  • Gates open at 3:30 pm
  • Pit Opens at 2:00 pm
  • Driver Entry Fee - $30 registration + $15 gate
  • All participants must be registered by 4:30 pm.
  • Admission $10 (6 & Under FREE)
  • Pit Pass $5 all ages
  • Absolutely NO ALCOHOL allowed on premises.
  • All derby cars must enter from 14th St. to Park Ave.
  • Contact: Brad Doublin 270-970-0551 or
  • www.marshallcountyaandifair.com

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Casey's Amusements at the HH Lovett Park (also on Friday and Sunday
Vendors and food throughout Benton all day

Monday, April 1, 2013

Casey's Amusements at the HH Lovett Park
Vendors and food throughout Benton all day

Benton Lions Club Pancake Breakfast

  • 7:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Benton Elementary School
  • Cost: $4.00 per person
  • Contact: Kip Mathis 270-527-3153

TATER DAY PARADE

  • 11:00 am
  • Theme: “Remember Our Troops”
  • Grand Marshal: Joe Tom Haltom
  • -Line up on 5th Street. Parade will run East on 5th St. to Main St.; South on Main St. to
    City Park; North on Poplar St. and back to
    5th St. (5th St. will be blocked at 10:00 am).
  • -Participant locations:
  • Car & Tractors - WalMart;
    Judging of Floats - Beachwood Ln. (in between 4 Little Pigs & AutoZone);
    Horses, Mules & Wagon Teams - Armory Rd.;
    Bands - Heritage Bank, Dr. Ellis’ &
    Dr. Cassity’s Offices;
    Grand Marshal & Beauty Contestants -
    Parkway Chrysler; Politicians - Judicial Bldg;
    Veteran’s & Military - Judicial Bldg, 5th St.
    Please have signage on entry.
    Please do not throw candy or items!

2002 Tater Day Photos

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