July 30th will be our 3rd Annual Tomato Fest at the Market. We have all kinds of contests and events that involve the all american red, yellow, or green tomato. The contests include:
A cooking contest for either a Tomato Pie or Tomato Soup. (Rules to be posted by July 15th)
Count the tomatoes contest. (How many tomatoes are in our container?)
Tomato contest for the smallest, largest, most unique and best decorated.
Jenifer Brooks from the Department of Agriculture will pay us a visit at the Market. Come out and visit her booth and learn about the 10,000 garden challenge that you can be a part of.
The Market Raffle will include a beautiful market basket created by Marsha Foster of Frogs' Hair Baskets. Tickets $1.00 or 6 for $5.00. The basket will include several wares from our Vendors.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Thursday, August 12, 2010
And the winners are...
Last weekend's Tomato Fest was a well-attended event, and His Royal Highness, the Tomato King presided with dignity and...well, you be the judge from the photos...but I think there was a fair amount of diginity and grandeur!
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| Our Tomato King (septer provided by Hamel & Rowe) |
The winners in the various categories were as follows:
Biggest Tomato topped the scales at 1.59 pounds, submitted by David Carter of Carter's Produce.
The Smallest Tomato, the size and shape of a jelly bean, was consumed by the Tomato King to verify that it was, in fact, a tomato after spectators were skeptical. Incidentally, no weight was obtained before it was consumed. It was submitted by Kim Mahoney.
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| The Tomato King and the ever-supportive Court Jester |
Jillian Lutz submitted the tomato with the Most Outrageous Shape, a siamese-twin tomato with the halves joined at the stem.
The "Miss Congeniality"/Best Decorated category drew entries in both the adult and youth divisions. Sean Mahoney was praised for his originality with his winning entry of a spider formed from tomatoes, frosting, and paper clips. Gail Kniffen won the adult honors with her "Mr. Tomato Head" entry.Thursday, August 5, 2010
Tomatoes Everywhere This Saturday!
This weekend is Tomato Fest, and if you were blessed with rain that soaked (not the torrential downpour that knocked tomatoes off the vine), then you're just about ready for Saturday. Here are the specifics in case you need a recap:
His Highness, the Royal Tomato King will preside over two different competitions. First, there will be a Tomato Contest. You can enter tomatoes in four categories:
1. Biggest Tomato
2. Smallest Tomato
3. Most Outrageously Shaped Tomato
4. Miss Congeniality/Personality (for the best decorated tomato; watch that Bedazzler...it's rough on tomatoes)
Each category has an adult and youth division, so please bring your entries regardless of your age. The Biggest Tomato will be determined based on weight, and the other categories will be at the discretion of the Tomato King; may he be forever fair and just. Entries must be at the market by 8:30 AM.
The second contest that day will be a Vegetable Sculpture Competition. Using fruits and vegetables that can be grown in Missouri (no exotics please, and that means bananas and other things that don't grow here), construct a vegetable sculpture. There will be youth and adult divisions. Winners will be determined by the Tomato King, and entries must be at the market by 8:30 AM.
During the band's break at 10 AM, we'll announce the illustrious winners, and the Tomato King will bestow gifts or certificates on the winners.
His Highness, the Royal Tomato King will preside over two different competitions. First, there will be a Tomato Contest. You can enter tomatoes in four categories:
1. Biggest Tomato
2. Smallest Tomato
3. Most Outrageously Shaped Tomato
4. Miss Congeniality/Personality (for the best decorated tomato; watch that Bedazzler...it's rough on tomatoes)
Each category has an adult and youth division, so please bring your entries regardless of your age. The Biggest Tomato will be determined based on weight, and the other categories will be at the discretion of the Tomato King; may he be forever fair and just. Entries must be at the market by 8:30 AM.
The second contest that day will be a Vegetable Sculpture Competition. Using fruits and vegetables that can be grown in Missouri (no exotics please, and that means bananas and other things that don't grow here), construct a vegetable sculpture. There will be youth and adult divisions. Winners will be determined by the Tomato King, and entries must be at the market by 8:30 AM.
During the band's break at 10 AM, we'll announce the illustrious winners, and the Tomato King will bestow gifts or certificates on the winners.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tomato Fest Contest Rules
During the Tomato Fest on August 7th, there will be two contests. The Royal Tomato King will be crowned and will preside over two different competitions. First, there will be a Tomato Contest. You can enter tomatoes in four categories:
1. Biggest Tomato
2. Smallest Tomato
3. Most Outrageously Shaped Tomato
4. Miss Congeniality/Personality (for the best decorated tomato; watch that Bedazzler...it's rough on tomatoes)
Each category has an adult and youth division, so please bring your entries regardless of your age. The Biggest Tomato will be determined based on weight, and the other categories will be at the discretion of the Tomato King. Entries must be at the market by 8:30 AM, so get there early to avoid the line at the entry table. The winners will be announced around 10 AM that morning, and we'll be sure to send pictures to the Leader of all the fabulous winners.
The second contest that day will be a Vegetable Sculpture Competition. You'll need your creative juices for this one. Using fruits and vegetables that can be grown in Missouri (no exotics please, and that means bananas and other things that don't grow here), construct a sculpture of whatever suits your fancy. It can be a house, a dog, a file cabinet...the possibilities are possibly endless! And just like the Tomato Contest, there will be youth and adult divisions. Winners will be determined by the Tomato King, and entries must be at the market by 8:30 AM. Once again, come early! During the band's break at 10 AM, we'll announce the illustrious winners, and the Tomato King will bestow gifts on the winners. (Okay, so it might just be certificates for Tomato Contest winners and a free t-shirt or tote bag for Vegetable Sculpture winners, but you'll be the envy of everyone and bragging rights last until the Tomato Fest next year!)
I hope you have toothpicks, tomatoes, paint, and zucchini at the ready. Don't forget, entries need to be at the market by 8:30 AM.
1. Biggest Tomato
2. Smallest Tomato
3. Most Outrageously Shaped Tomato
4. Miss Congeniality/Personality (for the best decorated tomato; watch that Bedazzler...it's rough on tomatoes)
Each category has an adult and youth division, so please bring your entries regardless of your age. The Biggest Tomato will be determined based on weight, and the other categories will be at the discretion of the Tomato King. Entries must be at the market by 8:30 AM, so get there early to avoid the line at the entry table. The winners will be announced around 10 AM that morning, and we'll be sure to send pictures to the Leader of all the fabulous winners.
The second contest that day will be a Vegetable Sculpture Competition. You'll need your creative juices for this one. Using fruits and vegetables that can be grown in Missouri (no exotics please, and that means bananas and other things that don't grow here), construct a sculpture of whatever suits your fancy. It can be a house, a dog, a file cabinet...the possibilities are possibly endless! And just like the Tomato Contest, there will be youth and adult divisions. Winners will be determined by the Tomato King, and entries must be at the market by 8:30 AM. Once again, come early! During the band's break at 10 AM, we'll announce the illustrious winners, and the Tomato King will bestow gifts on the winners. (Okay, so it might just be certificates for Tomato Contest winners and a free t-shirt or tote bag for Vegetable Sculpture winners, but you'll be the envy of everyone and bragging rights last until the Tomato Fest next year!)
I hope you have toothpicks, tomatoes, paint, and zucchini at the ready. Don't forget, entries need to be at the market by 8:30 AM.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
August 1st Vendors and Tomato Fest !
Team Miller's Homestead Produce - breads, soaps, honey, and produce
Carter's Produce - fresh vegetables
Frogs Hair Baskets
Mama's Sweet Treats & Breads - fresh baked breads and rolls
St. Andrew's United Methodist Church - fresh baked items & plants
Pampering by Lisa - bath/body products and pet treats
Lalk's Berry Farm - fresh picked blackberries
Barefoot Body & Soapworks - handcrafted soaps and lotions
Don Coke - fresh honey, including honeycombs and wooden creations
Cutie Pies - mini pies
Wood Unlimited - Cedar Arbors, Adirondack Chairs, chests and much more!
Crafty Creations - garden stone, produce, spices and plants
The Bug Doctor - unidentified creature in your garden? Bring the little
critter in to find out who's keeping you company in your garden.
Joyce McCartney - Quilted "Log Cabin" Style Afghans
Janet's Jewels - handcrafted jewelry
2 Debbie's Crafts & more - jams, jellies, produce, syrup, birdhouses and
more
Harold Ray Underwood - Wood crafted items
The Patchwork Attic - fruit jams and baked good items
Katie Payne - produce and baked items
Faye Newkirk - Produce
Get Healthy DeSoto
Sydney's Country Farm - beans, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet banana peppers,
Italian peppers and more!
Community Gardens - produce
Homemade Simple by Suz - breads, mixes, produce
Carter's Produce - fresh vegetables
Frogs Hair Baskets
Mama's Sweet Treats & Breads - fresh baked breads and rolls
St. Andrew's United Methodist Church - fresh baked items & plants
Pampering by Lisa - bath/body products and pet treats
Lalk's Berry Farm - fresh picked blackberries
Barefoot Body & Soapworks - handcrafted soaps and lotions
Don Coke - fresh honey, including honeycombs and wooden creations
Cutie Pies - mini pies
Wood Unlimited - Cedar Arbors, Adirondack Chairs, chests and much more!
Crafty Creations - garden stone, produce, spices and plants
The Bug Doctor - unidentified creature in your garden? Bring the little
critter in to find out who's keeping you company in your garden.
Joyce McCartney - Quilted "Log Cabin" Style Afghans
Janet's Jewels - handcrafted jewelry
2 Debbie's Crafts & more - jams, jellies, produce, syrup, birdhouses and
more
Harold Ray Underwood - Wood crafted items
The Patchwork Attic - fruit jams and baked good items
Katie Payne - produce and baked items
Faye Newkirk - Produce
Get Healthy DeSoto
Sydney's Country Farm - beans, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet banana peppers,
Italian peppers and more!
Community Gardens - produce
Homemade Simple by Suz - breads, mixes, produce
Monday, July 27, 2009
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