Shelley Wedding

Shelley is a city in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. The population was 3,813 at the 2000 census. The mascot for the towns only high school is "King Russet", a russet-burbank potato that wears a crown, robe and scepter.

Since 1927 Shelley has been home to the "Idaho Annual Spud Day", which is celebrated on the 3rd Saturday of September. It typically features a parade, live bands, games (such as a tug of war into a pit of mashed potatoes) and free baked potatoes.

Shelley is named for settler John F. Shelley. The town was established in 1904.

On September 4, 1902 a large fire destroyed seven buildings on State Street. Only two buildings, a general merchandise store and a furniture store, were saved.

Shelley is located at 432246N, 112726W (43.379490, -112.123846)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 km (1.3 mi), all land.