Venture Richmond Inside Buzz

07.19.2007

Venture Richmond

Representing the merger of Richmond Renaissance, City Celebrations, River District Alliance and Richmond Riverfront Corporation.

10^th Annual Shockoe Tomato Festival at the 17^th Street Farmers' Market
Saturday, July 21st from 11am-4pm

10^th Annual Shockoe Tomato Festival at the 17^th Street Farmers' Market

Shockoe Tomato Turns 10!

On Saturday, July 21^st from 11am-4pm, Ukrop's Super Markets, Inc. and First Market Bank present the 10^th Annual Shockoe Tomato Festival at the 17^th Street Farmers' Market - a fun filled family event. To celebrate this momentous anniversary, the Shockoe Tomato Festival has a new layout, new music performers and lots of new vendors.

The New Oldz Band is first up with down home regional roots music, followed by the Jazz Satterwhite Group from Washington, D.C., and don't miss the juggling magician and the jump rope squad. And as for the new tomato dishes, don't pass up the opportunity to taste homemade tomato fudge.

Back again is the Tastiest Tomato contest which challenges professionals as well as backyard gardeners for the best tasting tomato within all of Richmond! To register for this challenge, call us at 646-0310. Also, don't miss Zuppa's gazpacho and Grandpa Eddie's Alabama BBQ.

For the children there will be a juggling magician, a face-painter and a tent filled with fun and educational activities including tomato-themed arts and crafts. For the extended families, No Bones About It will be on-hand selling gourmet dog treats. For those interested in unique treasures, we will have a wide selection of choices, ranging from handcrafted items such as shaker benches, soy candles, and leather belts to hard-to-find antique bottles. From wood chicks made of twigs to original paintings, this Shockoe Tomato Festival will be worth celebrating. Join us as the City's favorite festival rounds out a decade of fun and excitement.

For more information, call 646-0310 or visit our website at www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com. The 17^th Street Farmers' Market is located at 17^th & E. Main Streets in the historic Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond's River District. RAIN OR SHINE. FREE ADMISSION.