Spudnuts won’t be returning to Saskatoon Ex this year

The Saskatoon Ex will be missing a long time favourite this year, as Spudnuts will not be returning.

Saskatoon EX says the decision came after a review of operational requirements, facility needs and staffing required to run the program.

“We understand the strong emotional connection and nostalgia many families have for this long-standing fair tradition,” Saskatoon Ex said in a post to Facebook. “This was an incredibly difficult decision, made after a thorough review of the operational requirements, facility needs, and staffing required to run the program sustainably.”

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Spudnuts have been a staple at the Ex for decades. The Scouts organization operated the booth for about 50 years before Prairieland Park took over in 1990.

At its peak, about 10,000 spudnuts were made daily, with each one rolled by hand. For the uninitiated, spudnuts are deep-fried pastries made from potato dough.

Saskatoon Ex says a decision has not yet been made on whether Spudnuts could return in future years.