PIERCETON — The 18th annual Heirloom Tomato Festival in Pierceton continues to grow.
This year’s festival had a wide variety of activities, including an annual baking contest, live music, a historical tour, and even Bloody Mary drinks available in a sectioned-off area.
A type of tomato known as Mickey’s Mystery was one of many on display in the old Train Depot Saturday af the festival. News Now Warsaw photo by Dan Spalding.
Despite a few sprinkles, the event continues to grow and now takes up nearly all of Brower Park.
This year, organizers added a cherry tomato spitting contest that attracted nearly 20 contestants. The top participant had a 26-foot toss.
Officials hope to bring back the contest next year.
Below are a few photos from the event. News Now Warsaw photos by Dan Spalding.
Spectators check out some of the displays in the Train Depot Saturday at the
the 18th annual Heirloom Tomato Festival in Pierceton. News Now Warsaw photo by Dan Spalding.
Taste testing was part of the fun Saturday.
Shiela Ronk, left, cuts a slice of tomato basil sourdough for Teresa Bosteter who prepared the dish which was part of festival’s baking contest. Bosteter said it was the first time she tried making it and was happy with the outcome. News Now Warsaw photo by Dan Spalding.
Some adult beverages were available in a closed off area.
A marker highlights the longest effort in the cherry tomato spitting contest, which was a new event at this year’s festival. News Now Warsaw photo by Dan Spalding.
Trivial facts could be found at different parks of Saturday’s festival. News Now Warsaw photo by Dan Spalding.
