ELLINGER PRESENTS 80TH ANNUAL TOMATO FESTIVAL
The 80th annual Tomato Festival is set for the last weekend in May – the 27th – 29th at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Community Center.
Festivities will begin on Friday evening with a chef’s choice competition. Early Saturday morning, the BBQ cook-off will begin with those winners being announced after the judging that afternoon. Saturday evening from 8:00pm to 12:00am will be a Dollar Dance where admission is just $1 with music by Darrel Appelt and The Hit Men.
A special horse show will be held on Sunday morning around 9:00am on Grove Street in front of MAD Taxidermy. Rudy Galindo is the experienced rider who will put his horse through its paces. The parade will start at 10:00am Sunday morning. Registration for the parade will begin at 7:30am on the corner of Munn and Jarmon Streets.
Immediately following the parade will be a special ceremony honoring the veterans and military with a special recognition to Vietnam Veterans.
Something new to the festival this year is a tomato growing contest. All entries must be entered before 11:00am on Sunday morning. First place will receive $50, second place $25 and third place, $10.
Also being featured at the 80th annual tomato festival, a bake sale, a variety wheel, ring toss, and a live auction.
For more information visit www.EllingerTexas.com.