STORY AND PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK
Meet Spuddy Buddy and check out the Big Idaho Potato Truck on Thursday.
The Idaho Potato Commission is bringing its big rig to Hailey on Thursday, March 20, enroute to the 2025 Audi FIS World Cup Finals in Sun Valley. And it’ll stop at Grocery Outlet at Hailey’s north end between 1 and 6 p.m. to celebrate its sponsorship of the ski races.
Spuddy Buddy, Idaho Potatoes’ mascot will greet fans from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Tater Team will serve up fun Idaho potato facts. And there’ll be free Idaho potato swag.
Spuddy Buddy and the gang will be a big part of the Bib Draws for athletes at Sun Valley’s outdoor ice rinks from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 21, and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 26. They also will be present at apres parties, races and VIP celebrations.