Time until the 50th Annual Mantua Potato Festival:
Friday September 8th : 6pm - 11pm
Saturday September 9th : noon - 11pm
Sunday September 10th : 1pm - 6pm
Please stayed tuned for current updates about the upcoming 50th annual festival on our Facebook page!
Please be advised there will be a $5/car parking fee when attending the festival.
A Festival for the Community by the Community
The Mantua Potato Festival is a non-profit organization. The festival was originally founded in 1938 but was then discontinued during World War II. However, the Potato Festival was then re-established in 1973. For over 49 years, members of the community have come together to bring the village this fun-filled event for all ages.
Entertainment
- Live Music
- Parade
- 50/50 Drawing
- Potato Wrestling
- Various Tournaments and Competitive Games

Family Friendly
- Eating Contests
- Potato Decorating Contest
- Coloring Contests
- Potato Festival Queen's Contest

Food and Beverages
- Great food
- Pierogi's, Pizza, Nacho's, Sandwiches, Fried Food & More
- Freshly made beverages
- Lemonade, Soda, Water & More
- Beer Tent
- Beer mug w/ beer: $9.00
- Mug refills: $6.00
- Seltzers: $5.00
2023 Potato Festival Sponsors


Crooked River Flowers, Gifts, & More
Corner's Catering & Event Center
F&S Automotive
Freedom Construction Supply
Restoration 44 Coffee Company
Jake's
Butch's Welding
State Farm
Mantua Veterinary Clinic
Main Street Subs
Plaso Construction
Fisher of Men Charter
Derthick's Farm
Two Travelers Tavern
Facet Salon & Day Spa
Skylane Bowling
Main Street Barbershop
Garrettsville Cinema
Chavon Yoder
Harper Well & Pump
Carlton Harley-Davidson
Goodell Farms
Compass Packaging
Middlefield Bank
Kelly Zander VP Realty
Stamms
Ace Hardware of Aurora
Pochedly Greenhouses
The Portager
Daystar Ford
Mantua Historical Society
Hilltop Christian Church
Garrett's Mill Brewing Co.
Cellar Door Coffee Co.
Village Book Store
Shady Nook Shirt Shack