Idaho Potato Museum

This group included:[citation needed] Some members of the local community lacked enthusiasm for the idea, and questioned, "Why would tourists travel to Idaho to visit a potato museum?"

In February 1988, the working group invited the director of the Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody, Wyoming to speak at a public Chamber of Commerce meeting.

[citation needed] Nancy Batchelder, who served in the position for four years, was the first full-time paid director of the potato expo.

The Idaho World Potato Exposition Corporation was formally dissolved and new papers were drawn up and filed on September 17, 2002.

Deby Barrington was appointed president of the board, and Merlin Wright served as director for the Idaho Potato Museum, Inc. and Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce.

One of the most popular displays in the museum is the world's largest potato crisp, donated by Pringles of Procter & Gamble.

[3] The Spud Seller gift shop is attached to the museum and offers merchandise with a potato or Idaho theme.

[citation needed] In 2016, the museum renovated the baggage claim area of the depot which was used for storage, and opened the Potato Station Café.