Events
Tomato-themed events are the heart of the festival. There’s something for everyone leading up to the big day, and throughout the day and evening of Saturday, August 8. We’re not done yet. We’ll update this page right up through the big day as we add and finalize events. Please click the title of any event for more information, including entry forms or details.
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, August 5 | ||
| Children’s Art Competition-Entry drop-off | Y-CAP, 1021 Russell St. | 10a-4p |
| Tomato King and Queen Competition | Lipstick Lounge, 1400 Woodland St. | 7p |
| Thursday, August 6 | ||
| Wine Tasting/Tomato Pairing | Rumours East, 1112 Woodland St. | 5:30-8p |
| Phot-O-Mato Exhibit Opening | Exchange Gallery, Walnut Exchange, 1000 Main St. | 6-8p |
| Tomato Wine Dinner | Marche, 1000 Main St. | 6-8p |
| Friday, August 7 | ||
| Children’s Art Competition-Judging and Show | Y-CAP, 1021 Russell St. | 5-7p |
| Tomato Art Preview Party | Art & Invention Gallery, 1106 Woodland St. | 6:30-9p |
| Friends of Fanny’s at the Whistle Stop Stage | Fanny’s House of Music, 1101 Holly St. | 7-9p |
| Bloody Mary Competition-Preliminaries | Three Crow Bar, 1024 Woodland St. | 7p |
| Saturday, August 8 | ||
| Tomato Children’s Fun Run | Five Points | 7a |
| Tomato 5K | Five Points | 7:30a |
| Tomato Fairy/Elf Costume Contest | Bass Park, 16th and Holly Streets | 8:30a |
| Children’s Crafts | Bongo Java East, 107 S. 11th St. | 9a-noon |
| New Orleans-Style Second Line Parade | Corner of Holly and 11th Sts. | 9a |
| Halfbrass | Main Stage at 5 Points | 10a |
| Faux Paw Fashion Show | The Green Room Acoustic Stage at ArtHouse Gardens, 1108 Woodland St. | 10a |
| Tomato Toss and Bobbing | Wags and Whiskers at 5 Points | 10a-1:30p |
| Children’s Art Competition-Show | Y-CAP, 1021 Russell St. | 10a-2p |
| Family Painting Fun with Rosemary Wade | Y-CAP, 1021 Russell St. | 10a-2p |
| KidsFest | East End United Methodist Church, 1212 Holly St. | 10a-2p |
| West African Drum Circle | Y-CAP, 1021 Russell St. | 10a-2p |
| Tour artEMBRACE studios | Y-CAP, 1021 Russell St. | 10a-2p |
| Phot-O-Mato Exhibit at Exchange Gallery | Walnut Exchange, 1000 Main St. | 10a-5p |
| Tomato Bazaar | Five Points | 10a-6p |
| Tomato Art Show | Art & Invention Gallery, 1106 Woodland St. | 10a-8p |
| The FolklahomaAppalachi-Groovetrain | Main Stage at 5 Points | 10:30a |
| The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe performed by Street Theater Company | The Green Room Acoustic Stage at ArtHouse Gardens, 1108 Woodland St. | 11a |
| THE RED CAPS | Main Stage at 5 Points | 11:15a |
| tommy keenum | Main Stage at 5 Points | 12p |
| Live music | The Green Room Acoustic Stage at ArtHouse Gardens, 1108 Woodland St. | 12p |
| Tat-Matoes: Temporary Tomato Tattoos | Kustom Thrills Tattoo, Walnut Exchange | 12p |
| Tomatolympics | Billups Art, 1008C Woodland St. | 12-5p |
| Wendy Jans | Main Stage at 5 Points | 12:45p |
| Live music | The Green Room Acoustic Stage at ArtHouse Gardens, 1108 Woodland St. | 1p |
| William F. Gibbs | Main Stage at 5 Points | 1:30p |
| Live music | The Green Room Acoustic Stage at ArtHouse Gardens, 1108 Woodland St. | 2p |
| Tomato Haiku Winners | Main stage at 5 Points | 2p |
| Fanny’s Tomatillos | Fanny’s House of Music, 1101 Holly St. | 2-3p |
| Tee Dee Young | Main Stage at 5 Points | 2:15p |
| Jen Woodhouse | Main Stage at 5 Points | 3p |
| Live music | The Green Room Acoustic Stage at ArtHouse Gardens, 1108 Woodland St. | 3p |
| Red Head Contest | Clearview Fashion Show Stage | 3p |
| Bloody Mary Competition-Finals | Three Crow Bar, 1024 Woodland St. | 3p |
| Most Beautiful Tomato Contest | Clearview Fashion Show Stage | 3:30p |
| 3rd Annual All East Nashville Fashion Show | Clearview Fashion Show Stage | 4p |
| Live music | The Green Room Acoustic Stage at ArtHouse Gardens, 1108 Woodland St. | 4p |
| Tomato Soup Recipe Contest | Ambrose House, 122 South 12th St. | 4p |
| Wet Burrito Contest | Nuvo Burrito, 1000 Main St. at Walnut Exchange | 4p |
| Mike Cullison | Main Stage at 5 Points | 4:15p |
| Justin Kalk Orchestra | Main Stage at 5 Points | 5p |
| Music on the Whistle Stop Stage | Fanny’s House of Music, 1101 Holly St. | 5-7p |
| Homemade Water | Main Stage at 5 Points | 5:45p |
| KNAPSACKHEROES! | Main Stage at 5 Points | 6:45p |
| The Young Republic | Main Stage at 5 Points | 7:45p |
| Music on the Whistle Stop Stage | Fanny’s House of Music, 1101 Holly St. | 8p |
| Trinity James and Big Bad | Main Stage at 5 Points | 8:45p |
| Heirloom Tomato Tasting | The Turnip Truck, 970 Woodland St. | All day |
| Giant Ice Cream Sundae Extravaganza | Pied Piper Creamery | TBA |
| How Many Tomatoes in This Jar? | Wonders on Woodland, 1110 Woodland St. | TBA |
| Biggest, Littlest, Ugliest Tomato Competition | TBA | TBA |
