February is Potato Lovers Month in Canada, and Prince Edward Island potato growers are celebrating by offering consumers a chance to win a potato-packed trip to Prince Edward Island! To enter the Spudtastic Sweepstakes, consumers can visit www.spudtastic.ca.
On the contest site, visitors will learn about the trip for four to PEI, which includes transportation, hotel, car rental, and a number of potato-related tourist and dining experiences during their visit to Prince Edward Island. Additional prizes include a Spud Fan Pack, which includes a number of potato-inspired goodies any potato lover would need, as well as three $100 grocery gift cards.
The Spudtastic Sweepstakes site also has a number of “Tater Tips” for consumers to try and share. No purchase is necessary to enter, and entries close on February 29th, 2016.
Additionally, there will be tastings of PEI Potatoes at Sobeys locations in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland on February 13th to further celebrate Potato Lovers Month. Stop by for sample of Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes while picking up your bag of PEI Potatoes!
At a time when many items in the produce section are experiencing a rise in prices, potatoes are a cost-effective option that is both nutritious as well as versatile for many purposes. An array of delicious potato recipes is available on the Prince Edward Island Potatoes website at www.peipotato.com/recipes.
Prince Edward Island Potatoes are world renowned for the great taste and quality that comes from growing in the unique red soil of PEI. Prince Edward Island is the largest producer of potatoes in Canada, producing more than 2.5 billion pounds of potatoes in 2015. For more information, please visit our website at www.peipotato.com.