2nd Annual Tomato Festival at the Cartersville Farmer's Market

2nd Annual Tomato Festival at the Cartersville Farmer’s Market

CARTERSVILLE- The Cartersville Farmer’s Market is well underway for the 2014 season. This year, the Cartersville Downtown Development Authority organized several added activities and events to draw the public to the Farmer’s Market. The Second Annual Cartersville Farmer’s Market Tomato Festival will take place on Saturday July 26th at the Founder’s Oak Parking Lot (across from City Hall).

Activities will begin around 10 AM and will include a tomato contest for the local Farmer’s. The categories will be; the ugliest, the biggest, the tastiest, and the most vibrant colored tomatoes. “We need the community to come out to the Farmer’s Market and help us judge these delicious, locally produced tomatoes,” says Special Events Coordinator Catherine Woods. “These beautiful, ripe tomatoes are finally in season, and what better way to enjoy them than at the Tomato Festival.” Voting will be open between 10 AM and 11 AM. There will also be a kid’s coloring activity set up at Friendship Plaza next to the tomato judging table. Make sure to stop by and meet our special guest, Commissioner of Agriculture, Gary W. Black.

Also, The City Cellar and Loft will be joining the Farmer’s Market and serving their famous Fried Green Tomatoes! The Cartersville DDA will be giving away tomato sandwiches made with fresh tomatoes from our local farmers. “After tasting all of these delicious tomatoes, you are sure to want to take some home with you. So bring the whole family to the Cartersville Farmer’s Market on July 26th and Buy Fresh, Buy Local.”