Grainger County Tomato Festival this week

The annual Grainger County Tomato Festival starts this week in Rutledge, TN. Go here for more details.

Tentative Festival Calendar and Schedule

Free Admission,  Free Parking,
Food, Fun, Crafts & Demonstrations
Antique Engines, Civil War Encampment, (beside the Art Show), National Guard
Fresh Grainger County Tomatoes & Produce for Sale
ALL WEEKEND!!

Friday, July 24, 2009
Dealer Setup - 8AM until ??
Early Shopping - Noon until ??
Art Show Entries due by 5 PM - Rutledge Elementary (Old Middle School)
"Grainger County Opree" - 7PM. Ticket required.

 

Saturday, July 25, 2009
5K Fun Run 7:30 AM
Festival Opens - 9 AM
Tomato Festival - 9 AM through 9 PM
Art & Humanities Show - 9 AM through 7 PM - in the Middle School
Ridge Runners Tomato Festival Car Show 9 AM - 4 PM -
Children's Activities 10 AM through 6 PM
****The Famous Tomato Wars 10 AM**** - Behind Vo-Tech Building
Live Music & Dancing 9 AM through 6 PM Stage 1 & 2

 

Sunday, July 26, 2009
Sunday Morning Vesper Service - 10 AM - Civil War Worship
Art & Humanities Show - Middle School - Noon through 5 PM
Live Music 12 PM through 5 PM
Children's Activities Noon through 5 PM