Events
Celebrate the International Day of Potato by organizing an activity for the general public. You can host a webinar, panel or roundtable discussion with political leaders, educators, scientists, farmers and students followed by a question and answer session to encourage involvement. Share your knowledge and expertise with the public
Tell us about your event!
Let us know your plans and share news and photos of your initiatives at: International-Day-of-Potato@fao.org
All events
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Peru’s National Potato Day – Dia Nacional de la Papa
30/05/2026
On May 30 is National Potato Day in Peru, the day each year to pay homage and celebrate one of the most important food crops in the world originating...
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National Potato Day
30/05/2026
Every May 30th, National Potato Day is celebrated to stand out its historical, economic, productive, food, and nutritional importance. This tuber...
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Storytime with the author!
30/05/2026
Join Wendy Tsu on International Potato Day (yes! that's a United Nations recognized holiday 🥔❤️), May 30th from 11:15am – 12:00pm WORD Bookstore...
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International Potato Day 2026
30/05/2026
Join the celebration of Peru’s most important crop at the Potato Park on Friday, May 30!
International Day of Potato – 30 May 2026
30/05/2026
It’s Time To Celebrate Spuds! Mark your calendars! 30th May 2026, is the International Day of Potato, and it’s time to celebrate one of the world’s...
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The Journey of the Potato Exhibition
29/05/2026 - 05/06/2026
The Kingdom of Lesotho, Government of Peru and Spain to host the third observance of the International Day of Potato.
The changing world of potatoes
29/05/2026
In recognition of the International Day of the Potato (30 May), the session will bring together speakers from industry and research to discuss current...
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International Day of Potato 2026: Where potatoes grow, livelihoods flourish
29/05/2026
The Kingdom of Lesotho, Government of Peru and Spain to host the third observance of the International Day of Potato.
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International Day of Potato 2026 - Mistura (Peru)
27/05/2026
Celebrate the International Day of Potato, honouring a Peruvian-Andean crop that feeds the world. Explore its culture through Mistura, a 1960s melodrama....
The WPC Inc. will host a webinar to share planning for the 2026 International Day of the Potato
15/05/2026
The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to be hosting, as part of our ongoing webinar series, a webinar to share planning for the 2026 International...
Get involved guide (Second edition)
Publications
Potatoes: so familiar, so much more to learn
As a global campaign to raise awareness and inspire action has just kicked off, have a look at this selection of FAO publications below to gain better insights into this global common food ahead of the celebration.