Join Us for the 3rd Annual Cabbage, Potato, and Bacon Festival!
The highly anticipated Cabbage, Potato, and Bacon Festival returns for its third year, bringing an expanded lineup of culinary delights, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Attendees can look forward to an unforgettable weekend celebrating the rich agricultural heritage of Hastings while enjoying exceptional food, live entertainment, and engaging community events.
This year, the festival is bigger and better, featuring returning favorites alongside exciting new additions.
The festival kicks off with a carefully curated brunch experience, where attendees can savor a selection of exquisite dishes crafted by talented chefs. The brunch will showcase unique flavors and innovative recipes featuring cabbage, potatoes, and bacon.
Celebrate the return of the Hastings Potato Ball at the 2026 Cabbage, Potato & Bacon Festival! Step back into a cherished community tradition as the Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Festival proudly brings back the Hastings Potato Ball on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 6-9 p.m. This iconic gala returns to honor the farming families and agricultural heritage that shaped Hastings into the “Potato Capital of Florida.”
This year’s Potato Ball features an elegant seated dinner crafted by Chef Matt Brown of AsadoLife and Chef Barry Honan of Lotus Noodle Bar, who will present a menu that celebrates local flavors and the region’s deep-rooted connection to the land. The evening offers an inviting blend of tradition, community pride, and elevated dining—an experience that pays homage to a beloved chapter of Hastings history.
Festival-goers can also anticipate a dynamic music lineup featuring local and regional artists, as well as an expanded array of vendors in the Cottage Artisan Market, offering everything from handcrafted goods to fresh produce and specialty food items.
Race for glory and claim ribbons and trophies in multiple heats! The Open Stock Adult (18+) division is limited to 24 participants—register early to secure your spot. Paid entries include a commemorative event T-shirt.
Spectators can enjoy the excitement from the sidelines or join the Mow Down Parade, where participants creatively decorate their mowers and showcase them to the community.
Step into the spotlight and compete for the coveted title of Miss Potato Queen at the Cabbage, Potato, and Bacon Festival!
This highly anticipated pageant welcomes contestants from surrounding counties, offering age categories ranging from newborns to 23 years old. Participants will showcase their charm, confidence, and stage presence in a celebration of elegance and tradition.
Join us on Sunday, April 26, from noon to 4:30 p.m., for an unforgettable event that highlights the beauty, poise, and personality of its contestants. Whether you're competing or cheering from the audience, this pageant promises an afternoon of excitement and community spirit!
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