Hanover Tomato Festival
Frequently Asked Questions
General Event Questions
When, where and what time is the Hanover Tomato Festival?
How do I get to Pole Green Park?
Is there an admission cost to attend the festival?
Is this Festival a rain or shine event?
Is food available for purchase at the Festival?
Are dogs allowed at the Festival?
Can I purchase Hanover Tomatoes at the Festival?
Are your tomatoes really from Hanover?
How many people usually attend this Festival?
Is there handicapped parking?
Are wheelchairs available to use at the Festival?
Will there be activities for the children?
Vendor Questions
How can I participate as a non food vendor?
What is the deadline to send in my application?
Do you accept applications online?
How will I find out if my non food vendor application has been approved or not?
If I get approved to participate as a non food vendor, what do I need to bring with me to the festival?
Is there a different cost to particiapte as a non profit agency?
How can I get on the food vendor waiting list?
Can I request a specific booth or cornor space?
Do you allow Franchised or Trademark representatives to become vendors?
Where can I find a list of participating vendors?
Entertainment/Contest Questions
My band would like to be a part of the entertainment. Where should I send my demo CD?
How can I particiapte in the hanover Tomato Recipe Contest?
How can I suggest a category to be added to the Hanover Tomato Recipe Contest?
When is the Little Miss/Tiny Miss Hanover
Tomato Pageant? How can I apply?
How can my child particiapte in the Mr. Mator coloring contest?
Will my child need to bring anything to participate in the "Best Dressed Tomato" Contest the day of the Festival?
General Event Questions
When, where and what time is the Hanover Tomato Festival?
July 10, 2010
Pole Green Park, 8996 Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
9am-4pm
Is there an admission cost to attend the festival?
No.
Is this Festival a rain or shine event?
Yes, the Festival will be held rain or shine.
Is food available for purchase at the Festival?
You can purchase food at the Festival.
Are dogs allowed at the Festival?
Non aggressive dogs are allowed at the Festival and must be on a leash at all times.
Can I purchase Hanover Tomatoes at the Festival?
Hanover Tomatoes will be available for purchase at the Festival while supplies last.
Are your tomatoes really from Hanover?
Yes, the tomatoes being sold at the Hanover Tomato Festival are supplied by Dodd's Acres Farm, located on Market Road in the Black Creek area of Hanover County. The Dodd's have worked their Hanover County 300-acre farm since the mid 1970's.
How many people usually attend this Festival?
Last year over 42,000 were in attendance.
Is there handicapped parking?
Yes there is handicapped parking. Please be sure to have your parking pass displayed prior to arriving at Pole Green Park.
Are wheelchairs available to use at the Festival?
Wheelchairs are not available to use at the Festival.
Will there be activities for the children?
There will be plenty of activities for children including face painting, arts & crafts, games, mechanical rides, Best Dressed Hanover Tomato Contest, and much more.
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Vendor Questions
How can I participate as a non food vendor?
Please complete the Vendor application and submit it with applicable fee(s).
What is the deadline to send in my application?
We are now accepting applications and they will be accepted until all spaces are filled.
Do you accept on line applications?
Applications are not accepted on line but are available for download here.
How will I find out if my Vendor application has been approved or not?
Vendors who are approved to participate in the Festival will receive notification by email or telephone. Those applications not approved will be returned.
If I get approved to participate as a Vendor, what do I need to bring with me to the festival?
Please bring your own tables, chairs, tables, and all other items needed for your booth space. If you have requested and been approved for electricity, you must bring your own extension cord. If your booth requires electricity there will be an additional fee of $75. Please complete the Electricity Request Form and return it with your application along with additional fee.
Is there a different cost to participate as a non profit agency?
All Vendors pay $125 per booth space. Government Agencies will receive one booth space at no charge and will be charged $125 per additional space.
How can I apply to be a Food Vendor?
Please email us your business name and address so that we can mail you a food vendor application packet. Please keep in mind that space is limited.
Can I request a specific booth or corner space?
We are not taking requests for a specific booth or corner space. The Hanover Tomato Festival Executive Board reserves the right to assign booth spaces according to the event layout.
Do you allow Franchised or Trademark representatives to become vendors?
Yes, only one representative per company/product will be approved. Applications will be considered on a first come, first serve basis.
Where do I find a list of participating vendors?
Once approved, vendors will be listed on the web site’s vendor page. This page will be updated periodically.
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Entertainment/Contest Questions
My band would like to be a part of the entertainment. Where should I send my demo CD?
Please mail you demo CD to Hanover Tomato Festival, PO Box 2440, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. Demos will not be returned.
How can I participate in the Hanover Tomato Recipe Contest?
Please complete the Hanover Tomato Recipe Contest Form located on the Contests page.
How can I suggest a category to be added to the Hanover Tomato Recipe Contest?
Please email your suggestions to us.
When is the Little Miss/Tiny Miss Hanover Tomato pageant? How can I apply?
Applications will be accepted in the spring. Check our Contests page to obtain the application once it is available.
How can my child participate in the coloring contest? Check our Contests page for more information and to download the coloring sheet.
Will my child need to bring anything to participate in the “Best Dressed Tomato” Contest the day of the Festival?
No. All supplies will be available for dressing up the tomatoes.
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