The TomatoFest (free) is pretty cool and is attended by several hundred folks. Think our best was like 300 +. It is held towards the end of Aug/early Sept - starts at 5:30 and goes til dark. Here is a summary of the events:
Sell limited quantities & types of tomatoes & pepper
Sell books
Sell birdhouses
Sell vegetable growers guide
Pass out Extension pamphlets
Presentations - usually 3 or 4 topics presented 3 times
Tour of the main garden
Tour of the youngster's Garden & Grow (G & G) garden - 5 - 6 plots ~ 20 ' x 30 '
Tables staffed by Master Gardeners to answer questions on: G&G, vegetable gardening & general, MG and becoming one
Free barbeque where we offer hot dogs, brats, salsa (usually 3 or 4 types) & chips
The main feature - the Tomato tasting and rating. This is the only thing held inside. We offer 30 - 40 + types of tomatoes and each person can judge them.
