Saturday, August 1, 2026

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9am-1pm

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L&N Depot

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Tomatoes, tomahtoes, we've got 'em all!

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Saturday, August 1, 2026 〰️ 9am-1pm 〰️ L&N Depot 〰️ Tomatoes, tomahtoes, we've got 'em all! 〰️

Tomatoes are a popular and versatile local food and we want to celebrate it! Join us for our annual TomatoFEST celebration!

WHEN: Saturday, August 1 from 9a-1p

WHERE: The Riverwalk behind the L&N Depot

Expand each section below to learn more about the exciting things you can find at TomatoFEST.

  • Click HERE to view/download the TomatoFEST schedule.

  • Click HERE to view/download the TomatoFEST map.

  • Parking at the event is LIMITED.

    We will have a team managing the event lot so we can make the best use of all parking space. However, if the event lot fills up, you can also park at any of the following public parking spaces:

    • Sycamore St to Hiwassee River

    • Peachtree St/Tennessee St to Sycamore St

    • Peachtree St/Tennessee St to United Methodist Church

    • Hiwassee St/Valley River Ave to Bill Hughes Ave

    • Bill Hughes Ave to Alpine St

    • Alpine St to Cherry St

    • Hiwassee St/Valley River Ave to Willow St/McClelland St

    • Willow St/McClelland St to Depot St

    • N. Church St Hiwassee St to Willow St

    • Public Parking Lot off Central St (behind Gray Matters Boutique)

  • Step into the L&N Depot and learn how to make a different dish every hour!

    9:30a: Tomato Pie

    10:30a: Caprese Salad

    11:30a: How to Use Freeze-dried Tomatoes

  • Create beautiful art with vegetable stamps ~ Add your touch to a “community quilt” ~ Engage your imagination in our sensory play area!

    The Nantahala Regional Library is bringing their Book Adventure Mobile (BAM) so you can pop in for a quick story!

    Knot To Love will be on-hand to provide fun face painting!

    *Please NOTE: The Family Fun Tent is not a babysitting service. Our volunteers are not licensed childcare providers. We ask that parents remain present while their children are at the Family Fun Tent. Even better, parents can join in the fun!

  • Help us decide who makes the best Bloody Mary in Cherokee and Clay counties!

    Tasting and voting will take place between 10a-1:00p in the Hackney Building.

    If you’d like to judge our Bloody Mary contest, tickets cost $10 and entitle you to a tasting from each competitor and a single vote for your favorite entry. You must be 21 or older to participate.