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Giant Potato to Stop in Harford County
The Big Idaho Potato Truck will make an appearance at Maryland House.
HARFORD COUNTY, MD – A giant potato will make a stop in Harford County this weekend.
The Big Idaho Potato Truck will be visiting Maryland House Travel Plaza off Interstate 95 on Saturday.
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In addition to promoting Idaho as the home for quality potatoes, the Big Idaho Potato Truck has been raising awareness about local causes in the areas where it visits.
The stop in Aberdeen is being held in conjunction with Trucking 4 Troops and will pay tribute to those in service.
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The visit from the 12,000-pound behemoth is part of a national tour that has been going on since 2012, when the Idaho Potato Commission celebrated its 75th anniversary. Originally planned as a one-year deal, the tour was so popular, the 6-ton potato has continued making the rounds.
The potato will be at Maryland House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 21.
Photo Credit: Maryland Transportation Authority.
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