Farmington's Top the Tater Days is Back

Farmington's biggest week of the year kicks off Monday. Top the Tater Days runs June 22 through June 28, and it is seven straight days of bed races, duck races, minnow races, a guy getting kissed by a pig, and yes, a contest where people literally compete to scoop the most Top the Tater dip.

Most of the action lives downtown. Two spots to know before you go:

The Big Tent sits in the Rambling River Center parking lot at 325 Oak St. The Town Square is the corner of Third and Oak. Almost everything else is a short walk from there.

Here's the whole week, day by day. Schedule is tentative, so double-check times at topthetaterdays.com before you head out.

MONDAY, JUNE 22

The week opens on the green. The 3rd Annual Madden McKean Memorial Golf Tournament tees off at Southern Hills Golf Course (18950 Chippendale Ave.) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration required.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

Farmington crowns its ambassadors. The Coronation starts at 6:30 p.m. at Homestead Community Church.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

Music in the Park brings Dang 'Ol Tri 'Ole to Rambling River Park (17 Elm St.) at 7 p.m. Bring a chair.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

This is where it starts picking up.

Storytime at Westview Park (50 Hickory St.), 10–11 a.m.
American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Rambling River Senior Center, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Registration required.
Farmington Downtown Social, 4–8 p.m., all over downtown.
VFW Summer Fun Bingo at the Farmington VFW (421 Third St.), 5 p.m.
Thirsty Thursday under the Big Tent, 6–9 p.m. 21-plus.
Puzzle Contest and Swap at Homestead Community Church (344 Third St.), 6:30–8:30 p.m. Registration required.
Trivia Mafia at the Rambling River Center, 7–8 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26

Friday goes all day and ends with fireworks.

Library KIDS Craft Fair at the Farmington Library, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Registration required.
Minnow Races outside the VFW (421 Third St.), noon–10 p.m.
Big Rig Open House at Marschall Line Inc. (5119 212th St. W.), 3–7 p.m.
Chippy's Market Vendor Fair on Third Street, 4–8 p.m.
Rotary Bar in the Rambling River Center parking garage, 5 p.m. to last call. 21-plus.
Video Game Truck at Oak and 2nd, 5–10 p.m.
Food Trucks on Oak Street and by the Big Tent, 5–9 p.m.
Fun Zone on Third (between Oak and Spruce), 5–9 p.m.
Car Cruise and Show on Spruce Street and the library lot, 5–8:30 p.m.
Bed Races on Oak in front of the Big Tent, 6–7 p.m.
Bingo under the Big Tent, 7–10 p.m. 18-plus and 21-plus.
Kids Tractor Pull (Devos Pedal Pull) on Oak between Second and Third, 7–8:30 p.m.
Live music from Zero Below at the car show, corner of Third and Spruce, 7–8:30 p.m.
Patriotic Family Block Party at Town Square, 8:30–10 p.m.
Fireworks over downtown at dusk, around 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

The big one. Plan to be downtown most of the day.

46th Annual Tater Trot, 7 a.m., starts behind City Hall. Registration required.
All You Can Eat Waffle Breakfast with a Bloody Mary and mimosa bar under the Big Tent, 8–11 a.m.
FFA Alumni Tractor Drive, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., starts at St. Michael's and ends downtown on Spruce.
Kiddie Parade at Second and Oak, 9:30–10 a.m.
Family Fun Zone on Third (Oak to Spruce), 9:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Open House at the Historic Episcopal Church of the Advent (412 Oak St.), 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Minnow Races at the VFW, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Model Railroad Club Display inside the Rambling River Center, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Family Concert with The Roe Family Singers under the Big Tent, 10–11:15 a.m.
FFA Kids Agricultural Experience on Oak Street, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Chippy's Market on Third Street, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Cornhole Tournament, Youth Division, in the lot between Old National Bank and Premier Bank, 10 a.m.
Rotary Bar by the Big Tent, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. 21-plus.
Tractor Show on Spruce by the library, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Food Trucks on Oak, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Kids Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest under the Big Tent, 11:30 a.m.–noon.
Puppet Wagon at Town Square, 11:30 a.m.–noon.
Cornhole Main Event, same lot, noon.
Bubble Blowing Contest under the Big Tent, noon–12:30 p.m.
Farmington Cheer Demo at Town Square, noon–1 p.m.
Synergy Dance Demo under the Big Tent, 12:45–1:15 p.m.
Kids Puzzle Contest at Homestead Community Church, 1–3 p.m. Registration required.
Big Wheel Races at Town Square, 1–2 p.m.
Fissan Kennels Dog Training Demo under the Big Tent, 1:30–2 p.m.
The main event: Top the Tater Scooping Contest at Town Square, 2–2:30 p.m.
Holly's Dance and Mentorship Demo at Town Square, 2:15–2:45 p.m.
Banana Split Eating Contest at Town Square, 3–3:30 p.m.
Rogue Robotics Demo under the Big Tent, 3–4 p.m.
Kiss the Pig under the Big Tent, 4 p.m.
Top the Tater Recipe Contest under the Big Tent, 4–4:30 p.m.
Duck Races off the Elm Street Bridge by Rambling River Park, 5–6 p.m.
Farmtown Hoedown at Town Square, 6–8 p.m.
The Riverside Hitmen close it out under the Big Tent, 8–11 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

Wind it down with the parade.

Homestead Community Church service under the Big Tent, 10–11 a.m.
Chippy's Market on Third (Elm to Oak), 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Rotary Bar next to the Big Tent, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 21-plus.
Food Trucks on Oak and by the Big Tent, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Grand Parade at noon, up Third to Oak, right on Oak, down Fourth to the Fairgrounds.
Big Band under the Big Tent, 1–3 p.m.

That's the whole week. Whether you show up for the Tater Trot, the bed races, or just to watch someone kiss a pig, Farmington's putting on a heck of a party.

Schedule subject to change. Check topthetaterdays.com for the latest times and any updates.