Ugly Potato Day by Odd Bunch 2026 in Surrey

Ugly Potato Day by Odd Bunch 2026 returns to Surrey, BC on Saturday, August 8, 2026, bringing Canada's biggest food rescue event to the community. Thousands of attendees can receive free rescued fruits and vegetables while enjoying live music, games, giveaways, family activities, and community celebrations. The event helps reduce food waste by redistributing surplus and cosmetically imperfect produce that would otherwise go to waste.

Event Details

Event: Ugly Potato Day by Odd Bunch 2026

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026

Location: Surrey, BC

Admission: Free (Registration required)

Event Highlights

• Free fresh produce giveaway
• Hundreds of thousands of pounds of rescued fruits and vegetables
• Live music
• Family-friendly activities
• Games and entertainment
• Giveaways and prizes
• Community food rescue celebration
• Free cold-pressed juice
• Spin-to-win games
• Chance to win free groceries for a year

What is Ugly Potato Day?

Ugly Potato Day by Odd Bunch is one of Canada's largest food rescue events. Fresh produce that grocery stores reject due to cosmetic imperfections or surplus inventory is collected from local farms and distributors, then distributed free to families instead of going to waste.

The produce is fresh, safe to eat, and helps support food security while reducing food waste.

What to Bring

• Free event ticket
• Reusable shopping bags or boxes
• Comfortable clothing
• Weather-appropriate attire

Note: Carts and wagons are not permitted.

Family-Friendly Event

Ugly Potato Day welcomes visitors of all ages with entertainment, activities, music, and food giveaways, making it a fun community event for the whole family.

Making an Impact

Since launching in 2022, Ugly Potato Day has grown into one of Canada's largest food rescue initiatives.

Recent impact includes:

• Over 20,000 attendees
• More than 490,000 pounds of rescued food distributed
• Over 2 million meals provided
• More than 95 volunteers supporting the event

Event Information

Event: Ugly Potato Day by Odd Bunch 2026

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026

Location: Surrey, BC

Admission: Free (Advance ticket required)

Official Website: https://www.tenservings.ca/pages/ugly-potato-day-by-odd-bunch