Forget the glittering ball in Times Square—Boise, Idaho’s New Year’s Eve Potato Drop is where the real starch-powered party is on New Year’s Eve! Only in Idaho could a giant glowing potato steal the spotlight as it’s dramatically lowered to ring in the new year—and 2025 marks the 12th year. In all reality, it is celebrating the state’s spud supremacy in the most unique and awesome way possible. If you’re looking to get out of Montana for New Year’s Eve at the last minute, this event proves that Idaho knows how to ring in the new year with a side of butter, sour cream, maybe some bacon crumbles and a whole lot of fun.
Here’s a bit more about the infamous NYE potato drop:
