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Hometown Market & Tomato Festival
August 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Local growers are encouraged to bring their home-grown tomatoes to the Police Reserve building on Friday, August 19, where the tomatoes will be washed, dried, and cut by Marion County Master Gardeners for the public to taste on Saturday.
The Hometown Market and Tomato Festival will open at 10 AM on Saturday, August 10. Over 40 artisans and vendors, fresh tomato sandwiches, and entertainment for young and old will continue till 3 PM on Saturday.
- 10 AM – Judging Begins, and Hometown Market Opens
- 11 AM – Public Tasting Opens
- 12-1 PM – Soda Pop Gypsies Perform
- 1:30 PM – Announcing of Winners
- 1:30 PM The Fairmont State Academy for the Arts performance
- 3:00 PM Hometown Market Closes
