Lauderdale County Tomato Festival

Lauderdale County Tomato Festival

Lauderdale County Tomato Festival is an annual celebration of the tomato in Ripley, Tennessee, U.S.A.

In addition to a tomato contest and an attempt to break the record for the "World's Longest 'Mater Sandwich", festival events have included carnival rides, an exhibit of "special treasures", and a display of antique cards.

History

The festival began in 1984, being held at the town square. Events have included local talent, tomato tasting, and fun activities for children.

References

*"Memphis Flyer", issue 439, July 17 1997 [http://www.memphisflyer.com/backissues/issue439/t_featur439.htm "Tomato Time – Vance finally pays a long-overdue visit to the Lauderdale County Tomato Festival."]
* [http://www.wreg.com/Global/story.asp?S=3566679 WREG-TV Recipes from the Lauderdale County Tomato Festival]
* [http://www.craftsreport.com/october99/showalternatives.html Crafts Report, October 1999 – Food Festivals: A Mouth-Watering Alternative to the Craft Show Circuit]
* [http://www.lakereelfoot.com/Lake_Info/Olakes/body_olakes.html LakeReelfoot.com – Mississippi River Information]

External links

* [http://www.lauderdalecountytn.org/2007tomatofestival.html Lauderdale Chamber – 2007 Lauderdale County Tomato Festival] ]
* [http://www.lctn.com/tomato-festival/ CSS Internet's "Lauderdale County Home Page" – Information on previous Tomato Festivals] ]


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