Giant potato to stop in North Idaho

In celebration of the Idaho Potato Commission's 75th anniversary, The Great Big Idaho Potato Truck will make a stop at Silverwood Theme Park from 11 to 5 Saturday.

After traveling across the country, this lifelike, 6-ton spud will be at the largest Theme Park in the Northwest. Set on a 48-foot flatbed trailer and weighing in at 12,130 pounds and 11.5 feet tall, the giant potato has been touring the country to help raise awareness about the potato commissions 75th anniversary.

Additionally, to help celebrate their 75th anniversary, the Idaho Potato Commission is sponsoring the Meals on Wheels Association of America which serves over one million meals a day to seniors across the nation.

Silverwood will provide free admission for Meals on Wheels recipients, their guest as well as Meals on Wheels volunteers.