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July 14, 2012
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pole Green Park, Mechanicsville, Virginia
 
Presented by the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Hanover Parks & Recreation, The Herald Progress, and the Mechanicsville Local

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Contests

Hanover Tomato Contests | Best Dressed Tomato Contest
Little Miss/Tiny Miss Hanover Tomato | Hanover Tomato Coloring Contest

 
Hanover Tomato Contests

recipe contest 01The main ingredient of this contest is the Hanover tomato. Local residents compete for the top honors and bragging rights every year. 

This year's contest and categories have been revamped to bring exciting and tasty new features! Entry forms will be available Spring 2012.

 

2011 Categories & WinnersTomato Salsa

- Smallest Ripe Tomato - Reber Dunkel
- Ugliest Tomato - Reber Dunkel
- Best Tasting Tomato - Donna Tracey
- Best Tasting Salsa -
Thomas Frazier
- Best Tasting Hot Salsa -
David Liggan
- Best Tomato Recipe -
Thomas Frazier
- Best Overall Tomato - Large variety - Donna Tracey
- Best Overall Tomato - Small variety -
Donna Tracey

 

Best Dressed Tomato

This craft contest is always a big hit with children 12 and under. All tomatoes will be judged by age groups on creativity, originality, and overall presentation. To decorate your Hanover Parks and Recreation "Best Dressed Tomato" come by the children's area.Best Dressed Tomato

2011 Best Dressed Tomato Winners
Ages 0-5              
1st place - Madison Marcum
2nd place - Eddie Rios

Ages 6-8              
1st place - Lauren Schenack
2nd place -Tess Fowler

Ages 9-12          
1st place - Ashton Talley
2nd place -Megan Thinnes

Little Miss/Tiny Miss Hanover Tomato

Don’t miss the Little Miss/Tiny Miss Hanover Tomato Pageant! Applications will be available Spring 2012.

2011 Winners
Tiny Miss (Ages 3-4): Miranda Paige Gagnon
Little Miss (Ages 5-7): Sydney Waldrop

Hanover Tomato Coloring ContestHanover Coloring Contest

Coloring "Mr. Mator" has always been a big hit with the children. Coloring page will be available Spring 2012.


 

 

 

 

Updated 9/23/11

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