In honor of National Potato Month this September, McAlister’s Deli is launching the "The Great Spud Getaway" to pay homage to the ingredient used in its beloved dishes. Fans can enter to win a four-day, three-night all-expenses-paid trip for themselves and a guest to America’s potato capital. The winners will be housed in the unique Big Idaho Potato Hotel in Boise, Idaho, and receive a year's supply of free giant spuds from McAlister’s Deli.
Alongside the free food and potato-themed vacation, the winners will also have an array of potato-themed activities available, most notably the chance to take a ride in the Big Idaho Potato Truck, a 72-foot semitrailer with a 4-ton larger-than-life potato on board.
To enter the "The Great Spud Getaway," post or tweet a photo of your spud creation using #spudbudsweeps and tagging @McAlistersDeli on Facebook (@McAlistersDeli), Twitter (@McAlistersDeli), or Instagram (@mcalistersdeli) by September 14th, 2021.
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McAlister’s Deli Debuted the “The Great Spud Getaway”
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