# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tomato Fest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Harrisonburg Farmers Market is thrilled to announce its 6th Annual Tomato Fest, a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of all things tomato, taking place Saturday, August 1, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Turner Pavilion in downtown Harrisonburg.

This year, vendors are collectively growing nearly 50 different tomato varieties.

Activity Sneak Peek:
- Chef Demo by Rachel FitzGerald, former head chef of Magpie Diner
- Tomato Tastings featuring cherry tomatoes, paste tomatoes, and regionally grown heirlooms
- Bubbles with Bubbles by the Burg
- Kids' “Curiosity Corner” from the Central Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners - play tic-tac-tomato and share your best tomato jokes
- Tomato Contest open to vendors and the public - bring your best-tasting tomato to win bragging rights
- Locally “Sewn” Tomatoes - tiny hole in your shirt? Ice cream stain? Logo you’d like to cover up? Brightnook will be doing live visible mending with handmade tomato patches. The first 30 patches are free!
- And much more!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrisonburg/tomato-fest/200030478368608
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, kids, contests, farmers-markets
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 62

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Harrisonburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Turner Pavilion on the Municipal Parking Lot, 228 South Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States, Virginia 22801
- **lat**: 38.44672
- **long**: -78.87118
- **full address**: The Turner Pavilion on the Municipal Parking Lot, 228 South Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States, Virginia 22801

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Tomato Fest
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Tomato Fest being held?
  - **A:** Tomato Fest takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Turner Pavilion on the Municipal Parking Lot, 228 South Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States, Virginia 22801.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Tomato Fest?
  - **A:** Tomato Fest is organized by Harrisonburg Farmers Market (Official).
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Tomato Fest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Harrisonburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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