2023 Tater Day
Tater Day returns Friday, March 31 through Monday, April 3, 2023 in Benton, Kentucky. Most events are held at H.H. Lovett Park.
Tater Day Pageants - March 25, 11am
- Location: North Marshall Middle School Gym
- $50 entry fee
- Contact: lukejessica.phillips@gmail.com
Helicoper Rides - Friday 4pm, Saturday 2pm, Sunday 2pm
Floral Arrangement Competition - Friday 11am - 6pm
- Location: Rella's Event Center
- Voting takes place Saturday-Monday at Rella's Event Center (1300 Poplar Street) during the Artisan's Market
- Winners announced on Monday after the parade.
- Silent auction for take away ends after winners announced.
Artisan's Market - Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 11:00am - 6pm. daily.
- Location: Rella's Event Center - 1300 Poplar Street
- Details: 80+ Craft & Product Boutique Vendors throughout the Festival Weekend
- Apply to be a vendor at this link
Couch Potato Pet Photo Contest
- Submit a photo here of your beloved pets and vote for who has the cutest, laziest couch potato pets! Fundraiser for the Animal Shelter and Humane Society!
- Entry Fee is $5 - open to Marshall Co. residents only
Tater Tot Garden Arts & Crafts Station - Satuday-Monday, 11am -2 pm
- Location: Rella's Event Center, 1300 Poplar Street
- Kid-friendly and family-friendly
Carnival Rides - Thursday-Monday (see times below)
- Location: H.H. Lovett Park
- Thursday: 6pm - 10pm
- Friday: 4pm - 10pm
- Saturday: 10am - 10pm
- Sunday: 2pm - 10pm
- Monday: 10am to 5pm
- Ticketing & Arm Bands available at gates
Rural Heritage Celebration - Saturday, 9am - 3pm
- Location: JoJo's Cafe (423 East 12th Street)
- Antique tractors, trucks, equipment, gas and steam engines (no cars or motorcycles)
Adopt A Pet Day - Saturday 10am - 2pm
- Location: Benton Court Square
Demolition Derby - Friday 7:00 p.m.
- Location: H.H. Lovett Park in Benton
- $10 entry fee, kids 6 & under free
Classic Car Show - Saturday Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: First Baptist Church Aux. Parking Lot (1050 Olive Street)
Community Pick-up Basketball Games - Saturday 2pm
- Location: H.H. Lovett Park Basketball Courts
Tater Day 100 Enduro Race - Saturday 5:00 p.m.
- Location: H.H. Lovett Park on Poplar Street
- Details: Full Contact Racing | Stock / Youth Events
Dog Show - Sunday 1pm to 4pm.
- Location: H.H. Lovett Park in Benton at the Dog Park.
- Details: 3 Awards - Best-In-Show | Congeniality | Rotten Tater
- Entry Fee is $10
- 1pm - Big Dog Check-in
- 1:30 - Big Dog Show Begins
- 2:30 - Medium Dog Check-in
- 3:00 - Medium Dog Show Begins
- 3:30 - Small Dog Check-in
- 4:00 - Small Dog Show Begins
Pony Pull - Sunday 2pm
- Location: H.H. Lovett Park in Benton
Pancake Breakfast - Monday 6am to 10am
- Location: Benton Elementary School (208 West 11th Street)
- Details: Honorary Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser! Come eat breakfast and help us raise money for good causes!
Tater Critter Creations - Monday 10am to Noon
- Location: Marshall Co. Arts Center Botanical Garden
Tater Day Parade - Monday at 11:00 a.m.
- Location: Along Main Street
- Details: Watch this area's largest parade along Main Street starting at 11:00 a.m.
More information about Tater Day can be found on Facebook.