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Welcome to our first official year of Tomato Fest! As this is the first year, we're sure you have a lot of questions!
What is Tomato Fest?
Did you know that there are more than 10,000 tomato varieties out there? As most seasoned gardeners and salsa makers know, September is prime time for tomato season and we won't to celebrate this wholesome, hearty, and delicious, (technically) fruit as she should be celebrated. We'll have a salsa making contest from local salsa makers, vendors of all sorts, jumping inflatables for the kids, music, and a stunning tomato display for you to learn all about the different types of tomatoes.
How much is it to enter the Tomato Fest?
FREE for all to enter and observe. Prices for marketplace vary from vendor to vendor. Salsa tasting and voting is $10 per person and you'll receive a punchcard for each salsa maker.
How can I enter the salsa contest?
If you would like to enter the salsa-making contest, follow {this link} to learn about the guidelines, costs and prizes for the salsa-making contest.
I want to be a vendor, how do I sign up?
We'd love to have you! Follow this link to learn more and sign up to participate as a vendor.
Where will 2023 Tomato Fest be held?
None other than at Sweet Pea Farm & Orchard in Parowan.
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136 South 600 West
Parowan, Utah 84761
When is the event?
Saturday, September 9th from 8-3.
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Salsa tasting and juding will go until 1:00 where we begin tallying the votes.
Will there be other food besides salsa?
Beginning at 8:00, Farm Breakfast will be first come first serve as usual. Dry Lakes Ranch Beef will arrive at lunch and will be serving up juicy BLT sandwiches.
Farm Breakfast Prices: $10-$16 per plate.