Stay In A Giant Potato: Farmer Boys Launches Spudtacular Contest

NORTHRIDGE-CHATSWORTH, CA — Farmer Boys, the SoCal restaurant chain, with Northridge and Chatsworth sites, famed for its burgers, breakfasts and such over-the-top promos as free tattoos, bacon interns and name change for Women's History Month, is at it again - with an anniversary-special, spuddy-buddy sweepstakes, sleepover in a 6-ton potato.

New and existing "Very Important Farmer" loyalty club members, who purchase "Always Crispy Fries" and scan their receipts Aug. 31 – Nov. 1, will be entered to win a two-night stay at the Big Idaho Potato Hotel in Boise, ID — a 6-ton potato, recycled from Idaho Potato Commission’s Big Idaho Potato Tour, now transformed into lodging.

“We are celebrating our 40th anniversary and the countless memories we’ve created with our loyal guests, team members and franchisees,” said Larry Rusinko, Farmer Boys' vice president. “This milestone is the perfect time to reward Farmer Boys spud buds with a trip to the Big Idaho Potato Hotel.”

Farmer Boys diners can also enter by posting a photo or video to their Instagram feed sharing why they should win with the hashtags: #FarmerBoysSpuddy and #Sweepstakes and mention the account @farmerboysfood, the company added.

The Big Idaho Potato Hotel is posted on Airbnb as a big tater that traveled on the back of a semi to 48 states for seven years, and now operates as a unique inn, "resting on 400 acres of good ol’ Idaho farmland, just south of downtown Boise."

Among the spud-spot amenities: power outlets for electronic devices; mini fridge; fireplace; old records; a custom-built, queen bed; a customized silo turned into a spa retreat; plus a visiting jersey cow.

"This hotel is inimitable and memorable, just like eating at your local Farmer Boys," Rusinko said.

If you win, don't pack your potato masher. (That would be downright un-taterly!) Plus, for those pondering structure safety, the tuber reportedly is re-enforced with steel, plaster, and concrete. Go here for more interior images.

Follow this link for more information and contest rules for the Potato Hotel giveaway.

Founded in 1981 in Riverside by five brothers, Farmer Boys sells burgers, sandwiches, salads, sides and all-day breakfasts at restaurants in California, Arizona and Nevada.

Greater LA sites include Baldwin Park, Chatsworth, Commerce, Covina, El Segundo, Gardena, Irwindale, Lancaster, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Northridge, Pomona, Santa Fe Springs, Thousand Oaks and Walnut.

See all Farmer Boys locations here.

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