TikTok sensation Spudman is heading to Rugeley Market Square this August, giving fans the chance to meet him, pick up free jacket potatoes and win exclusive prizes.

The event, organised in partnership with London Northwestern Railway (LNR), will take place on Saturday 22 August from 10am to 3pm. It was originally scheduled for 25 July but has since been rescheduled.

Ben Newman, better known online as Spudman, became a social media sensation through videos featuring his interactions with customers at his popular jacket potato van in Tamworth.

In June, five towns across the region competed for the chance to host a Spudman pop-up, with Rugeley coming out on top after receiving 41% of the public vote.

The visit forms part of Spudman’s collaboration with LNR, following the introduction of its new Class 730 trains on the Trent Valley route, which connects Staffordshire and other destinations with London.

Alongside meeting Spudman, visitors can enter online for the chance to win limited free spuds and exclusive prizes on the day.

Fans can find out more and register to enter via London Northwestern Railway. Terms and conditions apply.