30th Annual TOMATO FEST

The 30th Annual Tomato Fest 
 
  
Jacksonville, Texas is known as the Tomato Capital of the World. This title was given to the city back in the early 1900's, when our tasty tomatoes were shipped across the country in state-of-the-art refrigerated rail cars. Nowadays, people from all parts still know a trip to Jacksonville will procure a box or two of our famous tomatoes.
In celebration of our renowned crop, visitors arrive for the annual Tomato fest, held every second Saturday in June, just as the tomatoes ripen. Tomato Fest welcomes festival-goers to gather tomatoes to take home, anticipating their transformation into relishes, salsa, stews and more.

The festival boasts over 26 various activities for the entire family to enjoy. Activities include: Motorcycle, Tractor and Antique Car Shows, Various Tournaments (fishing, soccer & tennis), Arts/crafts/information Booths, Food Court, Farmer's Market, Salsa Contest, Tomato Shed Tour, Tomato Shoot, Tomato Eating Contest (celebrities & kiddos), Live Entertainment, History Display, Tomato Peeling, Tomato Mashing Contest and many Kids' Activities.
The final event of the evening is the 9th Annual Chili's Street Dance at Chili's Grill & Bar located at 1225 S. Jackson from 7:00 - 10:00 pm with live entertainment provided by Lady Chazz & the Tramps.