Golden celebrating its historic potatoes

The 41st Golden Sweet Potato Festival has a full lineup of activities leading up to festival day on Saturday, Oct. 25.

The second of two pageant nights is Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. at the pavilion in downtown Golden. Theme is the ‘50s.

The second pageant night is for the older entrants, second grade through seniors,.

Friday includes the baking contest from 9 a.m. to noon (must contain sweet potatoes), mutton bustin’ is at 6 p.m. and gospel night at 7 p.m.

The big day gets an early start Saturday, Oct. 25 with the fun run at 7:30 a.m. (walk-up registration at 7).

The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. followed by the tractor pull at 11, along with the opening ceremony at the pavilion.

The auction gets going at noon, and the community concert is scheduled for 6 p.m. with Line 5.

A variety of vendors will be on hand throughout the day, including a chance to take home a box of Golden sweet potatoes.