Jessica Durando

USA TODAY

This past weekend, the big party for the famous Potato Salad Kickstarter happened in Columbus, Ohio.

And according to creator Zack "Danger" Brown, "Potato Stock" was a mayonnaise-filled success.

The Potato Salad Kickstarter started with one purpose: to simply make a potato salad.

It started with a goal of $10, but morphed into a viral sensation attracting hundreds of backers and closing out with more than $55,000.

On Saturday, the party took place in a green space in downtown Columbus, with six bands playing from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET. Potato salad was given out through the event.

In total: 450 pounds. And about 1,500-2,000 people showed up — forks ready.

The remainder of the Kickstarter money is poised to go to two non-profits, Brown said.

"Potato salad is really silly and Kickstarter is really serious," Brown said. "This contrast now is that our joke is temporary and the fund is permanent.

"This thing had a life of its own. It became an opportunity to give back."

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