Ugly Potato Day by Odd Bunch – August 9, 2025 | Cloverdale Rodeo, Surrey

Join the movement to fight food waste!

Ugly Potato Day by Odd Bunch is back on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Cloverdale Rodeo in Surrey for another incredible day of community, sustainability, and free produce. This free, family-friendly event rescues perfectly edible yet “imperfect” produce and gives it away to support families and reduce food insecurity in BC.

📍 Location & Event Details

Event: Ugly Potato Day by Odd Bunch
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (in timed entry slots)
Location: Cloverdale Rodeo Grounds, Surrey, BC
Admission: Free with advance ticket reservation
Family Friendly: Yes
Parking: On-site and nearby

Reserve your free timed-entry ticket on the official website.

🥔 What is Ugly Potato Day?

Ugly Potato Day is all about turning food waste into positive community impact. Hosted by Odd Bunch, the event saves "ugly" but delicious produce from being discarded and distributes it free to the public. These events have already provided over 2.73 million servings of food since their inception in 2022.

🧺 What to Expect

• Free produce giveaway (potatoes, beets, carrots, squash, apples, and more)

• Find the ugliest potato and snap a photo for a fun social media giveaway

• Family-friendly fun and interactive opportunities to learn about sustainability

• Support local farmers and reduce food waste

• Volunteers on-site to help make your experience smooth and educational

✅ What to Bring

• A reusable bag or small box (no carts or wagons allowed)

• Your free ticket (booked online in advance)

• Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing

• A smile and sense of humour—you just might meet the ugliest potato ever!

📋 Rules & Guidelines

• Free ticket required – Book online before attending

• No wagons or carts allowed due to space constraints

• Time slots – Entry is spaced out to avoid long waits

• Be kind – Respect volunteers, farmers, and fellow attendees

• Capture the fun – Post a pic with your ugliest find and tag Odd Bunch

👨‍🌾 Event Background

The very first Ugly Potato Day started in 2022 with just a dozen attendees. Since then, the movement has grown to include thousands of participants at each event and 250,000+ pounds of produce given away per event. This year’s event is expected to be the biggest one yet, continuing to fight food insecurity and highlight the importance of reducing waste.

🔗 More Info

Website: tenservings.ca/pages/ugly-potato-day
Instagram: @heppellspotato

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