Potatoes Gain Popularity as Halloween Treat Across the U.S
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DENVER, Oct. 15, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Halloween has taken a surprising turn this year, with more households opting to hand out potatoes alongside traditional candy. The trend, known as "Trick-or-Tater," has grown significantly over the past few years, with some families reporting that they have run out of potatoes and are planning to stock up for the holiday.
Maren, a resident of Virginia, started the tradition a decade ago.
The trend has spread beyond individual households, with communities embracing the idea. Dan Corey, a potato farmer with operations in Maine and Florida, first tried Trick-or-Tater at a Halloween festival in downtown Houlton, Maine. Corey said.
At home, families mix the spuds into the candy bowl, allowing trick-or-treaters to choose. Many report running out of potatoes and plan to pick up more this year.
The trend has gained attention on social media, with videos of kids grabbing spuds off the stoop racking up hundreds of thousands of views.
Potatoes offer a welcome balance to the holiday's sweet treats. A nutrient-dense vegetable, one medium 5.3 oz skin-on potato has more potassium than a banana (620 mg vs. 422 mg) and is an excellent source of vitamin C (30% of the daily value). This makes them a healthier alternative for those concerned about the sugar content of traditional Halloween candy.
Potatoes USA, the organization behind the campaign, is encouraging people to keep the tradition going.
The trend has gained significant traction, with families and communities across the country embracing the idea.
As the tradition continues to grow, it offers a creative and healthy alternative to the usual Halloween treats. With the promise of more tater-or-treaters this year, families are gearing up to make their houses the best on the block.
The trend has also sparked creativity in the kitchen, with new recipes being developed to celebrate the tradition. "It was a fun and memorable moment."
As the tradition continues to grow, it offers a creative and healthy alternative to the usual Halloween treats. With the promise of more tater-or-treaters this year, families are gearing up to make their houses the best on the block.