2006-07-22
Author: Dustin Lynes
Portage's Potato Festival is less than a month away.  The event is scheduled for August 12th and will feature a wide variety of activities and entertainment including classic rock band the Stampeders.   Chairperson Karen Wiebe believes the festival is an opportunity to showcase Portage la Prairie, and hopes to draw in visitors from outside of the city. 
Wiebe has seen a great response from Portage businesses, and encourages more to get on board.  She believes the biggest draw to the annual event is everything is free.