the big potato becomes the big babe!

In March 2025 the Big Potato was transformed into the Big Babe in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the making of Babe the movie.  Robertson was the base for the filming of Babe and much of it was filmed here.  The Robertson Business Chamber launched the celebrations by engaging artist Samuel Hall to paint a mural of Babe on the Big Potato.  Come and take a look - it's amazing!  Find out more
Find out more about Babe 30th Anniversary celebrations by following Robertson Discover More

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the big potato

...All dressed up for the Robbo Show in 2010!

Originally the vision of local community groups, the Big Potato was constructed in 1979. Intended to promote Robertson’s famous red soil potatoes when the industry was a big part of Robertson, later years saw it fall into disrepair as locals harboured mixed feelings on their “big” thing. In 2008, a group of volunteers tidied up the area for the International Year of the Potato. Plants and benches have made it more attractive for frequent tourists photographing the landmark.
The Big Potato is maintained by the owners of the Robertson Supermarket - you can find Big Potato merchandise there.