Saturday October 24, 2026
9:00am-5:00pm
Memorial Hall at Weston, Oregon
The Annual Umatilla County Potato Show was started in 1922 as a way to show off the variety of crops that could be profitably produced on the land in Umatilla County and to encourage diversification. The Umatilla County Potato Show was started by the Weston Mountain Potato Growers Association. It became an annual event, with area growers competing for prizes with the many varieties of table and seed potatoes.
Farming is no longer what it was in 1922, but the Umatilla County Potato Show continues to be held in October of each year.
It still features locally grown produce – both fresh and canned – but it has been expanded more of a local arts and crafts fair. The show now includes handiwork such as quilts, paintings, photography, and baked goods which are all exhibited at the Memorial Hall.
The event is now more of a community gathering of exhibits, sales of baked goods, fund raising, and more. Vendors set up around the hall displaying crafts and other items for sale to visitors to the annual event.Weston Public Library’s Friends of the Weston Library hold their annual book sale in the basement of the building. This is the main fund raiser for the friends group.
An “everything potato” lunch is served in the basement which is a popular part of the annual show. In the past, proceeds have gone towards rehabilitation of the Isham Saling House, an historic building in Weston. Most recently local organizations have hosted the lunch to support their programs.
The annual show is held the Saturday before Halloween each year. Admission is free. If you are looking for a family-oriented activity for the entire family, this is a perfect event to attend. The fun part of the event is a chance for locals to meet up with friends and family to catch up on what’s new before winter weather sets in.
The 104th Annual Umatilla County Potato Show is being hosted by Weston Area Development Association.
Correcting the history of the Umatilla County Potato Show. The first event was held in 1922, not 1921 as we had been led to believe. See article online.
1924 seed potato demonstration, Weston.
Oregon State University Extension Service: Umatilla County.
1927 Weston Boy’s Potato Club participating in Weston Potato Show. Oregon State University Extension Service: Umatilla County.
Draft Potato Show Schedule PDF Form
Vendor Registration Form Online registration or Download PDF Form
NEW! Bake-Off Contest Entry Form PDF Form
Potato Show Entry Form Download PDF Form
Sponsorship Opportunity Online Payment Form or Download PDF Form
Forms and information about the Potato Show will be available at Stagecoach located at 106 E. Main Street in Weston. Wednesday through Saturday, 11am to 6pm.
Forms with payment can be dropped off at Stagecoach located at 106 E. Main Street in Weston. Wednesday through Saturday, 11am to 6pm.