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National French Fry Day July 13

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Whether you call them “french fries,” “chips,” “finger chips” or simply “french-fried potatoes,” this delicious treat is loved around the world, and National French Fry Day celebrates them on July 13 each year.

In Florenceville-Bristol, the “French Fry Capital of the World,” french fries are feted in a big way. Sample free, golden, delicious McCain french fries throughout the event, and enjoy activities such as live entertainment, jumping castles for children, potato printing, french fry and seed cutting demos, face painting, body glitter, balloons and balloon tying, chalk art, French Fry Flavor Centre, Science East, artists and artisans, free self-guided tours through the Potato World Museum and much more.

 

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