The Idaho Potato Drop is a special and completely unique New Year celebration that only takes place in the city of Boise.

The Idaho Potato Drop has charmed the city of Boise and become a hugely popular moment on the city's calendar.

Fully free to attend, this special event lets Boise citizens and visitors to the area enjoy a New Year's Eve they'll never forget, complete with food, drinks, live entertainment, fireworks, and more, culminating with the dropping of the eponymous potato itself.

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