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Time to sign up for Spud Day booth spaces, parade floats, contests and more

SHELLEY — The Shelley Annual Spud Day is just around the corner which means it’s time to sign up for booths, floats and so much more.

The 93rd Annual Spud Day, organized by the Shelley Kiwanis Club, is on September 18, this year. While that is still two months away, now is the time to sign up for booth spaces, parade floats, sponsorships and contests.

To stay up to date on all things Spud Day, visit idahospudday.com and Like the Idaho Anual Spud Day Facebook page.

Vendor Booths

The deadline to apply for a booth space is August 27. To apply for a booth, visit the Idaho Spud Day Vendor Booth web page and fill out the application.

All booth spaces are 10 feet by 10 feet and cost $110 for a space without power, $135 for a space with a 110-watt power outlet or $225 for a space with a 220-watt power outlet.

For questions, contact Jennifer Fredrickson at 208-339-5365 or spuddaybooth¡gmail.com.

For questions, contact Jennifer Fredrickson at 208-339-5365 or [email protected].

Sponsorships

On average, between 10,000 and 15,000 people attend Spud Day. That means the event is a great opportunity for advertising.

There are four sponsorship levels ranging from up to $250 to $1200 or more. 

Those giving $250 or less will get a thank you with the business’ name in the Community Pioneer. 

Those giving $1200 or more will get to display a company banner of any size at the main entertainment stage, the business’ logo on the Spud Day website under the Sponsor tab, free entry into the parade, free booth space, an MC announcement from the stage, business’ name on storefront fliers promoting Spud Day and a thank you in the Community Pioneer.

All proceeds go to benefit the Kiwanis Club of Shelley and the community service projects they support.

To apply to become a sponsor, visit the Spud Day Sponsorship web page on the Idaho Spud Day website and download the application form. The form can be either mailed to PO Box 461, Shelley ID, 83274 or emailed to Chris Zwiefel at [email protected] by September 1.

For questions, email or call Zwiefel at 208-521-1678.

Parade Floats

The Spud Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. on September 18th with judging between 8:30 and 9:30. Entries this year should be decorated to reflect the parade theme, ‘Wild About Spuds.’ Best interpretations of the theme can win $250 for the grand prize, $100 for first place and $50 for second place.

To enter the parade, visit the Spud Day Parade web page on the Idaho Spud Day website and download the parade form. The form should be filled out and either mailed to PO Box 461, Shelley ID, 83274 or emailed to [email protected] by September 1.

There is a $40 entry fee per vehicle for all commercial entries. That fee can be paid online.

Any questions can be sent to [email protected].

Pageants

New this year is the Miss Radiant pageant on September 10. This pageant is for girls 12 and older with special needs. 

Registration is now open for the Miss Radiant pageant. To register, visit missradiant.weebly.com/register and fill out the form in the link. There is a $25 registration fee.

The registration fee will help pay for the t-shirt, glamour photoshoot, crown, flower and the four classes preceding the pageant each participant will get.

Each participant will have individual stage time at the Shelley High School Little Theater. They will also have the opportunity to ride on a float in the Spud Day Parade, however, that is optional.

For further information or to volunteer to help with the pageant, contact Jennilyn Worlton at [email protected]

Back again this year is the Miss Sweet Potato pageant for girls in kindergarten through fourth grade. The pageant will be held at the Shelley High School auxiliary gym on September 11.

Registration opens on August 23. To register, visit miss-sweetpotato.weebly.com and fill out the form. There is a $10 registration fee.

For any questions, call or text Jennilyn Worlton at 208-390-9887.

Registration is closed for the Miss Russet pageant.

Car Show

The 3rd Annual Spud Day Car Show is being held on the Goodsell School grass behind the fountain on Highway 91. The car show registration form is available by clicking here.

For any questions, call Brett Waters at 208-201-3992.

Mike Price

Mike Price is an award winning journalist from Shelley. He is now one of the founding members and Editor-in-Chief of the Community Pioneer.

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